Penny Pelican - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

When you see a slot has five reels and 20 paylines, you may think it is nothing special and you have seen it all before. BGaming has proved this theory wrong, as Penny Pelican makes up for its simple format with tons of charm and several very exciting features. Check out our Penny Pelican slot review, then give it a spin. You may also want to take advantage of a no deposit sign up bonus. 

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

Some animals can bring a smile to your face on sight, such as the pelican. There is no other bird like it, mostly due to its iconic beak (perfect for storing gold coins). If an online slot features a pelican, you hope it is a fun one. The Penny Pelican online slot lives up to expectations.

There are other animals here, mostly fishermen’s prey such as fish, starfish and crabs. Other symbols, such as the anchor and treasure chest, also lean nautical. When you see the idyllic setting - a broad and calm expanse of water surrounded by gentle hills and the homely human settlements of a fishermen’s village - you will want to step straight into this world. 

Penny Pelican is colourful without being garish. A cartoony feel to the graphics on the reels adds a sense of fun, as does the lively music interspersed with the cries of seagulls and the energetic animation of winning combinations.

Penny Pelican RTP and variance

Even with a free slot, one of the first things you look for in a slot review is the RTP and variance. It is reassuring when average returns are good, even if you also know that individual games are rarely average. Penny Pelican’s 96 per cent RTP is the threshold we prefer in an online slot, whilst high variance is probably better suited to risk-takers who don’t mind wins being less frequent if this means they are higher.

How to play Penny Pelican

There is nothing out of the ordinary in this BGAMING slot, but here are a few tips:

1. A slot review can only tell you so much. Check out the info button for a full guide to the rules and paytable.
2. Next to the info button is the settings gear. Options include quick spin, spacebar to spin, on/off switches for music and sound effects, and a sliding meter for the volume.
3. There is a simple mute button back on the main screen, in the top corner.
4. Playing a free slot doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be careful with your virtual money. Use the arrows to set a sensible bet and keep an eye on your balance display.
5. In line with this, have a proper budget set before you start. That includes a loss limit so you don’t chase losses and a single win limit to walk away satisfied.
6. You have two options when you want to spin: use the big regular spin button and take it one turn at a time or use autoplay. Not only can you set a number of automatic spins but also there are advanced settings to incorporate your winnings.

When the fun stops, stop playing. Take regular breaks and remember that timeout and self-exclusion functions are available.

Bet & win sizes 

Free slot or not, you have to make a bet. The minimum bet is 0.20 and the maximum is 50.00.

A dynamic paytable shows the payouts for three, four or five matches across a payline. The top prizes for the minimum wager are:

• Ten, jack, queen = 0.25
• King, ace = 0.50
• Anchor = 1.00
• Starfish = 1.50
• Shell = 2.00
• Chest = 3.00
• Crab = 5.00
• Fish = 7.50

Max-win 3,812x

Volatility Medium

Top RTP 96.01%

Penny Pelican bonus features 

Another essential part of any slot review is a guide to the bonus features:

Multipliers

A wild symbol is pretty exciting on its own thanks to its ability to substitute for other paying icons. The wild is even better in Penny Pelican as it can randomly manifest a 2x or 3x multiplier.

Free spins

The bonus symbol only appears on the first, third and fifth reels, with landing three triggering the free spins round. The number of spins is random, determined by the fortune wheel, but it could be any number from 9 to 18. During the free spins, all wilds become sticky.

Penny Pelican review: our verdict

The Penny Pelican slot is fun, charming, and a real pleasure to play. There is very little to criticise, from the graphics to the features. It is not going to win any awards for innovation, but its ability to make you smile and give you some thrills makes it more than worthwhile. It is very different to the Eye of Horus slot.
 

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