Great Wild Elk

Great Wild Elk Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	NextGen Gaming
Release Date	July 21 2016
Theme	Fantasy, Norse mythology, Wildlife
Layout	5×3
Paylines	10
Bet Range	0.10–20 (currency varies by operator)
Core Mechanics	Elk’s Light random symbol transformation, Sticky wild on reel 3 during free spins, Enduring Win accumulation, Call of the Elk respins
Software provider	NextGen Gaming
Platform compatibility	Desktop, mobile, tablet

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	Colored runes	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Snake, Squirrel, Eagle	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Spirit, Elf	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Great Wild Elk	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Tree Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Great Wild Elk Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Elk’s Light	Random at start of any spin		Transforms all rune symbols into one high‑value symbol for that spin
Free Spins with Enduring Win	Wild in a winning combination	4–10 free spins	Wild stays sticky on reel 3; wins accumulate as Enduring Win; scatters pay that value
Call of the Elk respins	After free spins end	One respin	Respins award enduring win and scatter prizes; additional respins if scatter lands

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does the game have?	The game has ten fixed paylines.
What triggers free spins?	A wild elk in a winning combination triggers four to ten free spins.
What is the Elk’s Light feature?	It randomly transforms all rune symbols into one high‑value symbol before a spin.
How does the Enduring Win work?	The win that triggers free spins becomes the Enduring Win and increases with each wild win; scatters pay that value during free spins.
What happens after free spins end?	The Call of the Elk respin feature begins, awarding the Enduring Win and scatter prizes with possible additional respins.

Great Wild Elk Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses