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Wild Jester from Booming Games: Slot Review - jokes and payouts galore!

Venture back into medieval times and witness a magical jester at work as he entertains the masses.

Jesters and Jokers have been used as themes for many a slot game. This latest release from software developer Booming Games is about one such Jester who is providing some light-hearted fun for a big crowd back in medieval times. The main difference between this Wild Jester and all others is that he has the power to turn you into a king with unimaginable riches. So sit back and let this lovable buffoon provide the entertainment as you ascend to the throne.

It is a 5 reel slot game with 25 paylines that includes Free Spins, 2-Way Pay, a Wild Reel, and a Gamble mode.

Wild Jester Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature to highlight is that the game features a permanent stacked Wild on reel 4. This means that all of the symbols that appear on reel 4 will be Wild symbols except for the odd Scatter symbol that will show up from time to time. This reel offers the chance to land some huge wins when it comes into play.

The Wild symbol is represented by a colourful Jester hat with the word “Wild” below it. Like most Wild symbols, it substitutes for all other symbols apart from the Scatter and Special symbols. Make sure to keep a close eye on this symbol when playing the game as it is highest paying symbol in the game. Manage to land 5 Wild symbols on an active payline while betting at the maximum value then you'll be treated to a fantastic payout of 20,000 coins!

The Special symbol is denoted by the smiling Wild Jester and if you land 3 or more Special symbols on an active payline then you’ll activate the 2-Way Pay feature. This special feature pays out not only from left to right but also right to left and when triggered, it becomes available for the next 10 Spins. Land 3 more Special symbols while in this feature and you will be awarded 10 more 2-Way Pay Spins.

The Scatter symbol is represented by a knight sporting a jester hat. Land 3 or more of these symbols anywhere on the reels and you will activate the Free Spins game. In this feature, you'll receive 10 Free Spins and if you get 3 more Scatters while in Free Spins mode then you'll be awarded an additional 10 Free Spins.

The last feature to discuss is the Gamble game. This is triggered whenever you create a winning combination on the reels. When activated, you’ll be taken to a new screen where you get to play a Double-Or-Nothing round. The game is a simple one and involves choosing the correct symbol from two options. Guess correctly and your win will be doubled. It is quite a risky game to play as if you choose the wrong symbol then you will lose all your current winnings and be taken back to the main game. You can play this game up to 10 times in a row or until your winnings total 10,000. It is also possible to stop playing this game at any time and collect your current winnings by pressing the “Collect” button while in this feature.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are sleek and the design of the game is highly polished. The backdrop of the game is a medieval court where the jester frolicks about in front of a crowd. The reels are set against a brick wall complete with nicely detailed velvet curtains. Symbols consist of the Wild Jester, a Jester Hat, a Knight, and your standard A- J icons. The animations are top-notch as symbols spring into life and blink and flash whenever you land a win on the reels. You’ll also notice that the Wild symbol unfurls to cover an entire reel whenever it is part of a winning combination. It is a really nice touch.

The music has a real regal flavour to it and is full of loud trumpets and horn sounds. It suits the medieval theme of the game nicely.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 25 paylines, a reasonable RTP of 95.76%, and a low maximum payout worth 490X your wager.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04, 0.05, 0.06, 0.07, 0.08, 0.09, 0.10, 0.11, 0.12, 0.13, 0.14, 0.15, 0.16, 0.17, 0.18..500.00

Based on an original bet of 0.01:

  • Jester Hat Wild Symbol: 0.50 for 3X, 10.00 for 4X, 100.00 for 5X
  • Jester Symbol: 0.20 for 2X, 1.00 for 3X, 1.00 for 4X, 20.00 for 5X
  • Knight Symbol: 0.01 for 3X, 0.10 for 4X, 1.00 for 5X
  • A Symbol: 0.15 for 3X, 0.75 for 4X, 3.00 for 5X
  • K Symbol: 0.10 for 3X, 0.50 for 4X, 2.00 for 5X
  • Q Symbol: 0.10 for 3X, 0.25 for 4X, 1.00 for 5X
  • J Symbol: 0.05 for 3X, 0.10 for 4X, 0.50 for 5X

Our Verdict on Wild Jester

Wild Jester is made by software developer Booming Game and it's a very fun slot to play. It is wonderfully designed and contains some interesting features that provide plenty of replay value. I was able to trigger the Free Spins game quite a few times while playing and when you activate the Two-Way Pay feature, the rewards can be huge. The game is a fresh new take on the Jester/Joker theme and when you consider there is also a 400X maximum payout to aim for then this slot is definitely worth a few spins of your time!

Laugh your way to a massive payout in Wild Jester!