Nanook the White Ghost - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Nanook the White Ghost is a standard five-reel, 25-payline slot with an interesting wild/scatter mechanic.

Simple to pick up and play on any device that runs Flash, this old-school slot has one symbol to look out for - the white bear that substitutes for all other symbols.

There are nine symbols in this attractive slot - four picture symbols and the royals from ten to ace.

Although there is only one bonus feature, Casino Technology slots has handled it in an inventive way by adding a collection feature that triggers some big wins, including additional free spins or a 600x multiplier.

Due to the variance on offer, you will probably want to try a few risk-free demo spins to get settled in if you are a real-money player.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

Under skies twinkling with stars, the mighty white bear walks the frozen landscape. His spirit protects all peoples of the snowy north.

In Inuit religion, Nanook the white bear is the master of bears, rewarding deserving hunters and punishing transgressions. The name was made popular in the silent classic documentary Nanook of the North, which was made in 1922.

The picture symbols in this game are beautifully drawn, which is a feature of CT Gaming slots. Their unique aesthetic is very much to the fore in the face of the Inuit, the wolf and Nanook himself.

An inquisitive seal and an Atlantic salmon round out the picture symbols. The royals are suitably coated in a thick skin of ice, while the reels are set against a majestic polar landscape.

Unfortunately, the lack of an atmospheric soundtrack really lets this slot down, and the thunk of the reels really breaks the spell that the visuals have woven.

RTP & volatility

This is a super-high volatility slot with a 96.10 per cent RTP. High-risk players will be attracted by the variance but may feel that the 10,000 max prize is not enough of a reward.

How to play Nanook the White Ghost

1. Before you access the game screen, you will be asked whether you want to play with sounds. Click the appropriate symbol to access the game screen

2. Click the ‘i’ to the top left to access the paytable and game rules

3. Click the gear-shaped icon bottom left to access the following menus:
- Line bet
- Lines
- Autoplay between 10 and 1,000 games

4. You can also click the figure to the top right of the screen to adjust the bet denomination or click ‘total bet’ to select a wager. You can then click any symbol on the reels to view your potential payouts

5. To play responsibly, set yourself a session budget based on the money you can afford to lose before clicking the red spin button to the bottom right of the reels

Min & max bets + top wins

CT Gaming lets you get quite granular when it comes to setting your total bet. You can select to play 5, 10, 15, 20 or all 25 lines, with line bets from just 0.01 if you play at the lowest denomination.

It is easy to play around until you find the sweet spot, but most players will be looking at playing between a minimum of 0.25 and a maximum of 25.00 credits per spin.

Considering the super-high volatility and how difficult it is to land free spins, some players will be disappointed by the low top prize of just 10,000 credits.

The best paytable payouts come from landing five of a kind, with the Inuit hunter awarding the top paytable prize:

- Hunter pays 400x
- Nanook pays 100x
- Wolf pays 50x
- Seal and salmon pay 30x
- Royals pay 10x

Max-win 10,000x

Volatility High

Top RTP 96.10%

Bonus features

There is only one bonus feature in this slot, which is triggered by the Nanook wild/scatter symbol.

Free spins: land three or more Nanook symbols anywhere in view to trigger 12 free spins.

Nanook also awards players a multiplier prize of 5x, 20x or 100x for three, four or five of a kind.

During the free spins, all Nanook symbols are collected and prizes are awarded at the end of the feature:

- 13-20 symbols = 3x your stake
- 21-25 symbols = 12 free games plus new collection feature
- 26 or more symbols = 600x your stake

Overall review: our verdict

Nanook the White Ghost is a beautiful slot that doesn’t quite live up to its promise. The lack of immersive sounds and bonus features will leave some players feeling disappointed.

Players attracted by the super-high volatility may find the prizes too low, while others may be frustrated by the difficulty of landing the only bonus.

The Arctic Race slot from Novomatic has a similar aesthetic but a 100,000 top win, instant cash prizes, streak respins, and low volatility for more payouts.

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