Monkeys VS Sharks - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

From the brilliant and perhaps slightly bonkers minds at World Match comes Monkeys Vs Sharks, a 5 reel, 3 row online slot game with up to 25 active paylines. 

This bizarrely themed game comes with two separate bonus features, and the ability to win an astonishing 2,500x the line bet with a regular symbol win during the core game.

Match symbols including - as you may have guessed - monkeys and sharks, while keeping your eyes peeled for the bonus game and free spin symbols. Three of these symbols on the reels triggers the monkey flinging bonus game or a dozen free spins, where all wins are doubled.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

With a bonkers premise such as that pitting monkeys against sharks in a battle to see who rules the land and sea, you should expect lighthearted and humorous graphics, and this title delivers that in spades.

Animation is smooth, and the music is fine, if a little drowned out by the relentless reel sound effects as well as win sound effects.

Monkeys Vs Sharks RTP and Variance

Monkeys Vs Sharks has long term average RTP of 98.48%, which is well above the average for games of this type. The medium variance of this title brings balanced gameplay. While bigger wins are still possible, these will generally speaking take patient play to be realised.

 
How to Play Monkeys Vs Sharks

1. It is always a great idea to check out the paytable when looking at a new game for the first time. The paytable details a wealth of information about the game including win values, how to access bonus features, and crucially the pattern and order of paylines. 
2. Access the paytable by clicking the 'i' icon on the lower left hand side of the screen, then clicking the trophy.
3. Also in the 'i' menu is a quick tutorial of gameplay controls, accessed by clicking the lightbulb and full game rules, accessed by clicking the question mark.
4. Set your bet level by clicking the bet level and lines button at the bottom of the screen. At each click, the display at the bottom of the reels shows what has been selected. The total bet is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
5. Spin the reels once by clicking the play button below the third reel. 
6. To set the reels spinning continuously, click the autoplay button to the right hand side of the lower set of buttons. The display at the bottom of the reels indicates how many autoplay spins have been selected. 
7. Click again to get the amount between 5 and 1,000 you require, then click play to set this in motion. Autoplay can be stopped at any point by clicking the stop button.
8. Please play Monkeys Vs Sharks responsibly by only playing with money you can afford to play with. Set a sensible budget for each play session and stick to it. When the fun stops, stop!

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins 

You can spin the reels of Monkeys Vs Sharks for as little as 0.01, if you select the minimum bet, along with only 1 active payline.

The top bet for a spin is 25.00, set by selecting all 25 paylines and maximising the bet to 1.00.

Matching 5x the hammerhead shark symbol on an active payline returns 2,500x the line bet.

Matching 5x the monkey wearing sunglasses on an active payline returns 1,000x the line bet.

Matching 5x the great white shark on an active payline returns 200x the line bet.

Matching 5x any of the other shark or monkey symbols on an active payline returns between 200x and 100x the line bet.

When more than one payline is active, all wins achieved on a spin are combined and paid out together.

Monkeys Vs Sharks Bonus Features

Matching 3 or more free spin symbols in any location on the reels wins 12 free spins. All wins during free spins are doubled. Free spins are not retriggerable and are played using the bet level that the spin which triggered the bonus.

If you match 3 or more bonus game symbols on the reels, the bonus game begins. During the madcap bonus game, you are given 6 monkeys to catapult into the ocean, hitting and drowning sharks. Each shark carries a monetary value, so their lives were not given in vain! The bonus game is over once all six monkeys have been shot at the sharks.

Monkeys Vs Sharks Review - Our Verdict

Monkeys Vs Sharks is a good enough looking title, with the promise of 2 separate bonus features to keep players engaged. The adaptable paylines and range of betting options make this game something for people with different budgets.

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