Wilderland Slot Review

Review of Wilderland Slot

Wilderland is a fantastic slot game from NetEnt, released on 24.03.2020 and already a familiar sight in many casino lobbies. The slot takes the usual five reel, three row set-up and wraps it in an enchanting presentation that feels very polished. From the first spin I liked how the game looked and moved, and it immediately gave me that impression of a carefully thought-out NetEnt release.

Under the pretty surface, Wilderland plays like a classic video slot with a twist. The regular spins stay interesting, but the slot really wakes up whenever wilds, scatters and Walking Wilds enter the activation zone. Once I had seen the features a few times, the flow became clear, and the game settled into a pleasing rhythm that mixed gentle base game spins with patches of strong feature-driven action.

Wilderland Game Metrics and Experience

In pure numbers, Wilderland offers a five reel, three row layout with 20 paylines, paying from left to right for three to five matching symbols. The default return to player is 96.16%, and the volatility sits on the low side of medium, so the slot leans towards frequent smaller hits. Bets range from 0.20 up to a hefty 400 per spin, making it suitable for cautious players and high rollers alike.

On paper, the maximum win is around 240 times your stake, so Wilderland does not chase huge headline payouts. Instead the maths model concentrates on balance, offering regular feature triggers and a fair number of winning spins. With a hit frequency of about 40%, I often found myself collecting small to medium prizes while waiting for clusters of Walking Wilds to line up and provide the more memorable moments.

Traditional and Experimental Gameplay in Wilderland

Wilderland suits anyone who likes a blend of traditional slot play and more experimental mechanics. The base game uses familiar line wins, yet the activation zone in the middle row changes how you look at each spin. When ordinary wilds land next to each other there, they change into Walking Wilds and trigger features, so I often found myself following them across the reels rather than just counting line hits.

Forest Theme and Winnings in Wilderland

Wilderland takes place in a moonlit enchanted forest, filled with fairies, elves and glowing plants. The background art and animations are high quality, giving the reels a calm, almost storybook feel while still keeping things sharp and modern. I liked how the sound design stays gentle most of the time, then swells slightly whenever Walking Wilds move or a feature teases, which helps the immersion without feeling distracting.

Behind the visuals, the mechanics stay quite straightforward. You have 20 fixed paylines across the five reels, and wins come from matching three to five symbols from left to right on one of those lines. With frequent hits and Walking Wilds drifting across the screen, Wilderland usually feels like a slot where the balance leans towards steady play, with occasional bursts whenever several special symbols connect in the centre.

Special Symbols in Wilderland

Wilderland uses a set of wild symbols and scatters that do far more than just substitute. Ordinary wilds behave as usual on most positions, helping complete regular line wins. However, once two or more wilds land next to each other in the activation zone, they transform into Walking Wilds and stay on the grid, shifting one reel left after each spin until they leave the screen entirely.

During the Forest Treasure feature, special Walking Wilds appear that change how the reels pay. Expanding Walking Wilds cover a whole reel as they travel, x2 Walking Wilds apply a multiplier to wins they contribute to, and Scatter Walking Wilds can help trigger free spins while still moving like regular Walking Wilds. These extra wild types only show up during Forest Treasure, which keeps that feature feeling quite distinct from the base game.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x6
	4	x2.5
	3	x1
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x0.9
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x0.75
	5	x3.5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.6
	5	x3.5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.3
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.3
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	Scatter

Bonus Features in Wilderland

The Forest Treasure feature in Wilderland revolves around the activation zone on the middle row. When two or more wild symbols land next to each other there, Forest Treasure starts and those symbols become Walking Wilds. On each following spin they move one reel to the left, and as long as at least one remains on the screen, the feature continues, giving you multiple chances to stack wins from a single triggering spin.

The Magic Wild feature adds an extra layer of suspense. If a full row of Walking Wilds disappears from reel one and there are no other Walking Wilds on the reels, the vanished stack can reappear on reel five. When this happens, the Walking Wilds start their journey across the grid again, which can effectively extend a run of Forest Treasure spins without needing a fresh trigger from the base game.

The free spins round in Wilderland activates when three or more scatters, or Scatter Walking Wilds, land in view. During free spins, the activation zone expands to cover all three rows, so wild combinations can turn into Walking Wilds on many more positions. A Walking Wild is added to reel five at the start, and extra Walking or x2 Wilds can arrive with additional scatters. Free spins continue until every wild has walked off the reels.

Final Thoughts on Wilderland

At first glance, Wilderland can look a bit confusing, with activation zones, Walking Wilds and several feature names to learn, but it all comes together quite quickly once you start spinning. After a few sessions I found it to be a very playable NetEnt slot, mixing soft volatility with engaging wild mechanics. For me, it works best as a relaxing, visually pleasing game with enough features to hold attention.

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