Totem Jungle - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Totem Jungle is another double-reel slot from Gaming1 demo slots. With plenty of bonus features, it is a lot of fun to play.

There are two games on offer here and you will need to earn golden bonos to unlock the upper reels. There are eight paylines, including three vertical paylines, to be unlocked with the right combination.

If you like classic gameplay or retro fruities, this game falls somewhere between the two. It is simple to play but there is plenty of complexity in the nudges and locked reels, so use your judgement well or opt for the auto turn option.

There are 19 symbols to root for in this slot. You won’t find wilds and scatters; instead, you are looking for bonos to unlock the bonus games. The gold artefact and the blue diamond are the highest-paying symbols.

There are also five breakout bonus games packed with multipliers for some big instant rewards.

If you have not come across this style of game before, free play spins are the savvy way to get to grips with the gameplay. This slot is fully mobile-optimised for Apple, Android and Windows devices.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

Totem Jungle is quite successful at creating a fun retro game world that switches between an upper and lower game.

We are somewhere in the South American jungle, hunting for the treasure and artefacts of an ancient civilisation. We start by juggling symbols in the mouths of three ancient stone idols, but there is always the feeling that there is something else to uncover.

There is a curious mix of traditional fruitie icons, including grapes, cherries, bells and diamonds, and game-specific symbols, including an Aztec treasure chest and effigy and, weirdly enough, a voodoo doll.

The graphics are crisp and bright with a cartoon aesthetic. Gaming1 has put all the game info on the screen, which gives this slot an old-school look.

The five bonus games serve to expand the gameplay and deepen the potential, while the sounds tie everything together for an enjoyable player experience.

RTP & volatility

Gaming1 hasn't rated the volatility of this slot thanks to the variable gameplay. The theme and simplicity should appeal to most players and the 96 per cent RTP promises above-average returns.

How to play Totem Jungle

The stakes may not be as high as in some slots, but responsible players know the value of setting a session budget.

The player interface is well-laid-out and all the controls are clearly labelled:

1. Seven game control buttons let you set up and launch your game. Start by clicking the question mark to the left of the play button to read the extensive game information.

2. ‘Change stake’ lets players choose between the three options, with ‘change game’ shifting you to the other set of reels.

3. ‘Collect’ and ‘bank’ come into play during the gamble feature if you want to double your wins.

4. Are you ready to play the Jungle Tumble demo slot? Hit the play button on the far right or the play auto button on the far left to launch your game.

Min & max bets + top wins

A quick click of the change stake button will switch players between the three stake options: 0.20, 0.40 and 0.60.

The biggest win on offer is 240 credits, but landing the three blue diamonds is tricky to do.

The top credit wins for three of a kind at max bet are:

- Blue diamond pays 240x
- Red diamond pays 60x
- Green diamond pays 24x
- Bell pays 12x
- Lemon pays 9.60x
- Orange pays 7.20x
- Grapes pay 4.80x
- Cherries pay 2.40x
- Any diamonds pay 1.20x

Bonus features

Lower game features:

- Advances and locked reels

You can win up to four advances or nudges, which you can either use yourself or trust the game to find the best combination.

Land two matching symbols to lock the reels and respin the third reel for the chance of a three-of-a-kind payout.

- Bonos

Look out for the golden bar bonos that unlock your access to the upper game, where you can play the five bonus games.

- Gamble feature

Any win can be gambled. To earn more bonos or a better combination, press play or bank to accept.

Upper Game bonus features

Align symbols to win a bonus game:

- The Dangerous River: stop the piranhas to collect their prizes.

- The Infinite Pillar: accept a prize proposition or keep building for the next one.

- The Sacred Bridge: stop the sequence at any time to light up a multiplier win.

- The Voodoo Village: light a bonfire and see which prize you win.

- The Infernal Wheel: try to find the highest multiplier when the wheels spin.

Overall review: our verdict

Gaming1 has created a few games using the two-reel format, similar to the mechanic used by MGA in games such as El Dioni. It is a lot of fun and gives players plenty of options for wins in both games and the five bonuses.

Earning enough bonos to access the upper game can be a test of your patience and the depth of your pockets. It can also be tough to unlock the potential of the breakout bonus games, but there is plenty to enjoy here in this entertaining format.

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