Lion Strike - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction to our Lion Strike review

Our Lion Strike online slot review will delve into all the pros and cons of this fantastic slot machine game, how to play, what to expect, and why we think it is a fun one to try.

You can enjoy playing Lion Strike by Rabcat as a free slot game right here at Slots Temple or for real cash at your online casino of choice. Rabcat is known for some really crazy slots games, including Nikola Tesla’s Incredible Machine and Castle Builder 2. 

Rabcat is more mainstream, with a theme we have seen before; however, what makes this Rabcat online slot stand out is the in-game features, such as wild and scatter symbols, free spins and lion spins.

The one let-down is that while Lion Strike appears to boast a decent RTP, it can vary; at the lower end, it is not that great. Read on to find out more.

Game theme & storyline

The theme of Lion Strike is safari, with a bit of a Lion King vibe in the way the text and background are displayed. The symbols offer some beautiful animal graphics.

The background scene of a beautiful savannah at sunrise is stunning and the soundtrack is gorgeous. If really out-there games are your thing, this probably won’t be the one for you; however, if you enjoy a tried-and-tested free slot game theme with good gameplay and features, it is a good one.

Lion Strike RTP and variance

The RTP of Lion Strike usually sits at 96.13 per cent. This is similar to the likes of Money Train 2). This puts it ever so slightly above average; however, we have discovered that the game comes with a customisable RTP range of between 92.08 per cent and 94.08 per cent, depending on the market in which it has been released. This could make the RTP really quite poor and take away from the enjoyment of Lion Strike, as it would be incredibly hard to win. 

Add to this its high volatility and it is definitely not one you will want to play just to win. If you are in it for the gameplay, it is great; what’s more, the potential payouts can be very high

How to play Lion Strike

Below are a couple of steps to get you playing Lion Strike:

1. Start a new game by selecting your wager using the arrows under the total bet box at the bottom of the screen. 
2. Press the play button to play one game at a time; alternatively, hit the autoplay button to let the game run by itself.
3. The gameplay stops once you have won, allowing you to cash out.
4. As a bonus, Lion Strike has a nifty display to the bottom left of the screen that shows you how many ways you have to win at any stage of the game.

Min & max bets + top wins

Lion Strike has a minimum bet of 0.20 and a maximum bet of 20. This rather low top wager amount may be insufficient for some, although it doesn’t affect the gameplay.

The top symbols wins for landing six on a payline are as follows:

• Lion = 20
• Elephant, rhino = 5
• Cheetah, buffalo = 4

The maximum feature win in the super spins is 14,580x your wager.

Lion Strike bonus features

There are several bonus features:

Wilds

The wilds substitute for all symbols except the scatter. They appear in the free spins.

Multiplier wilds

The multiplier wilds also substitute for all symbols except the scatters. They double the win if they are part of a winning combination in the super free spins. 

Scatters and free spins

The scatter symbols are the key to landing free spins in the base game. Three scatters award six free spins, four award nine, and five award twelve free spins. The free spins are played with wilds and the reels expand from four to five rows with 3,125 ways to win.

Landing more scatters in the free spins triggers the super free spins:

• 2 = 3 super free spins
• 3 = 6
• 4 = 9
• 5 = 12

The super free spins are played with multiplier wilds and an extra reel, which creates 15,625 ways to win.

Lion spin

Three lion symbols on reel one trigger the lion spin feature. This greatly increases the chance of landing lion symbols.

Overall review: our verdict

We played this game intensively for our Lion Strike slot review and found it to be a fun free slot game with great graphics and a gorgeous soundtrack; however, it is not the theme, graphics, or even the music that kept us coming back to this one. Lion Strike offers great gameplay with multiple features and we liked the ‘ways to win’ button to the bottom left of the screen.

Overall, it is an online slot we would recommend trying and it has made us quite excited about Rabcat’s other innovations.

If you find yourself playing this one over and over again, make sure you use the timeout and self-exclusion functions to ensure you are gambling responsibly.

Disclaimer: Lion Strike trademark / license is owned by Rabcat. This site is not endorsed by Rabcat.