Animal Instinct

Animal Instinct Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Playtech
Release Date	August 15, 2023
Theme	African Safari, Big Five animals
Layout	5×4
Paylines	40
Bet Range	0.08–240 (currency units)
Core Mechanics	Power Collect feature, Five Animal Free Games (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo), Sunset Wilds, HTML5 cross‑platform compatibility
Technology	HTML5, mobile‑friendly
Compatibility	Playable on desktop, tablet, mobile

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
High Tier	Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard, Elephant, Lion	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Sunset Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	African Tribesman	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Animal Instinct Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Power Collect	Power Collect symbol on reels 2‑4		Collects all instances of one animal symbol, fills meter, transforms into Wild
Lion Free Games	Scatter + highest Gold (Lion) meter	Free spins	One random animal becomes Wild each spin
Elephant Free Games	Scatter + highest Red (Elephant) meter	10 free spins	Row of multipliers (2× to 25×) applies to Power Collect wins	Multipliers shift and refresh each time used
Leopard Bonus	Scatter + highest Green (Leopard) meter	Instant cash prize	Flip scatters to reveal prize and multiplier up to 5×
Rhino Free Games	Scatter + highest Pink (Rhino) meter	10 free spins	Power Collect symbols are double‑stacked
Buffalo Free Games	Scatter + highest Blue (Buffalo) meter	Free spins	Stacked wilds added on reels 2,3,4 (55,40,65) that remain until feature ends

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Animal Instinct?	The RTP is 95.51%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	You can win up to 7,553× your bet.
How many paylines does the game have?	There are 40 fixed paylines.
What triggers the bonus features?	Landing Power Collect symbols triggers the Collect feature; landing Scatters on reels 1, 3 and 5 triggers one of five Animal Free Games based on meter levels.
Can I play on mobile?	Yes, the game uses HTML5 and is compatible with mobile, tablet and desktop devices.
What is the volatility?	The volatility is medium‑high.
What are the special symbols?	Special symbols include the Sunset Wild, Power Collect, and African Tribesman Scatter.

Animal Instinct Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses