Wish Me Luck - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction 

In the idyllic Irish countryside, a leprechaun waits at the base of the rainbow in the hope that you can find his pot of gold. That’s the setting of Wish Me Luck from Genii, which uses not one, not two, but three bonus rounds to spice up a familiar 5-reel layout with 20 paylines. Here’s wishing you luck as you spin.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

When it comes to luck and slots, Irish folklore seems the perfect inspiration. Leprechauns and pots of gold and four-leaf clovers are just what you want to see when searching for your fortune. Just think of the Luck O The Irish Fortune Spins slot. Here we see some familiar imagery, from the leprechaun himself to a plentiful supply of the colour green. This isn’t just a magical slot though, it’s set in a more realistic world of rolling fields and man-made paths (though admittedly with a distant castle in sight). The reels are quite small, but this allows the background to expand. Rather than a merry Irish jig, there’s more focus on birdsong in the soundtrack. From the title and setting, it’s clear you’re about to embark on a journey and you’re hoping the luck of the Irish will come with you. 

Wish Me Luck RTP and Variance

So, just how lucky are the Irish? If you’ve played Genii free slots before, you may have some idea of what to expect, but you also need to remember that the final fall of the reels is always random. You can make generalised predictions based on overall averages, but you never know for sure until the reels stop. With all of that in mind, don’t be too disappointed by the slightly low 95.62% RTP, and stick to your responsible game plan regardless. As for frequency of wins, there’s no official variance, so you’ll have to play the demo to get a feel for it.

How to Play Wish Me Luck

Time to follow the rainbow:

1. The loading screen has some guidance. Once the reels appear, you’ll also see instructions floating either side of them. If you need more detail, you can find rules and paytable behind the info button near the bottom.
2. Next to the info button you’ll see a volume speaker on one side and your total balance, recent win and current bet on the other. In other words, everything you need to know for sensible budgeting.
3. Once you know how much you have in the bank and how much you can afford to lose, you can make a decision about the most appropriate level for your bet. Between the info at the bottom and the reels above, you’ll see the up and down arrows of the bet adjustor.
4. There are two other buttons at the same level as the bet adjustor. The first, slightly smaller, is autoplay. You can change your wager again, then set between 5 and 100 automatic spins at that wager. What you can’t do is set a loss or single win limit to ensure it stops when you reach the end of your budget.
5. If you want to keep things completely under control and know you can walk away happy, it may be better to press the larger button, which is the regular spin. You can then review your budget and settings after every result.
6. Other important things to remember when playing responsibly include taking regular breaks to clear your head, and to always try out the demo version of a slot, even if you want to play for real money later (which, of course, you may not want to do. Free play can be just as fun, especially if played with realistic limits).

When the fun stops, stop.

Bet & Win Sizes 

The bet range starts at a minimum of 0.20 and can be increased up to a maximum of 25.00, which is reasonable for all but the most cautious or the biggest high rollers.

Like most slots, you win by matching symbols across a payline. More unusually, the symbols vary over your need for a two-, three- or four-match minimum to win. What they do have in common is that it’s always five matches for the maximum prize:

10, J, Q - 1

K, A - 1.50

Wish Me Luck logo - 2.50

Wild - 5

Wishing Well - 35

Rainbow - 60

(Values based on minimum wager)

Wish Me Luck Bonus Features

There’s no free spins bonus in Wish Me Luck, but there are three rather exciting bonus features:

Wishing Well Bonus

Triggered by three or more Wishing Well Bonus symbols. You’ll be given a set of symbols to choose between, with the prize you reveal being a multiple of your total bet.

Rainbow Run

Triggered by three of more Rainbow Run Bonus symbols. The leprechaun will run the length of the rainbow, collecting prizes as he goes, until the word “Stop” appears.

Pot of Gold Bonus

This is triggered by three pot of gold symbols, which can appear on the second, third and fourth reels. You’ll be presented with a grid containing 12 symbols. You have to find two that match to win a prize.

Wish Me Luck Review

Wish Me Luck isn’t quite the typical Irish-themed slot, despite the prominent appearance of the leprechaun. It’s also a slot set in some fairly idyllic looking countryside with a lovely atmosphere. It’s a shame about the lack of free spins, but the bonus features that are available are a lot of fun and ensure the gameplay is as exciting as it is pretty.
 

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