African Simba

African Simba Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Novomatic (Greentube)
Release Date	16.10.2012
Theme	Africa, Safari, Animals
Layout	5×3
Paylines	243 ways
Bet Range	0.01 to 50 (currency units)
Core Mechanics	Wild symbol, Scatter symbol, Free Spins, 3× Multiplier, Gamble feature
Technology	FLASH, JS, HTML5 (mobile‑friendly)

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	9, 10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Flamingo, Meerkats, Buffalo	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Giraffe	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Lion (Simba)	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Kilimanjaro / Sunset	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

African Simba Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins with Multiplier	3 or more scatter symbols	12 free spins	During free spins, all wins are multiplied by 3×	Can be retriggered by landing more scatters
Gamble Feature	After any win		Guess card color to double win	Can be repeated until loss

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of African Simba?	The official RTP is approximately 95.2%.
How many ways to win does African Simba have?	It uses 243 ways to win instead of traditional paylines.
What triggers the free spins?	Landing three or more scatter symbols (Kilimanjaro/sunset) triggers 12 free spins with a 3× multiplier.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes, additional scatters during free spins can retrigger more free spins.
What does the wild symbol do?	The Lion (Simba) wild substitutes for all symbols except the scatter to help form wins.
Is there a gamble feature?	Yes, after any win you can gamble to double your winnings by guessing the card color.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 100× your bet.
What is the volatility of the game?	The game has medium volatility.

African Simba Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses