Creature from the Black Lagoon (NetEnt) – Review & Demo Play

Game Information for Creature from the Black Lagoon

I play Creature from the Black Lagoon by NetEnt on the standard 5 reels, 3 rows, with 20 paylines fixed. Bets range from 0.2 to 100, with a 96.47% RTP and high volatility, so I expect swings and steady hit windows. The slot leans on the 1954 film, and the layout runs well on mobile and desktop. I like how the theme frames the action without clutter, and the set-up gives me enough pace to time features across sessions.

Paytable & Paylines in Creature from the Black Lagoon

The paytable mirrors the film cast. Low-value icons are the hunting knife and the vintage camera, each paying $100 for five in a row. Oxygen tanks and binoculars sit above them, paying $125 for five. The four main characters carry the line, Lucas returns $400 for five, Carl $500, David $600, and Kay tops the sheet at $750 for five. With 20 paylines, lining characters left to right keeps returns tidy when the grid behaves.

The Free Spins symbol appears as submerged text, and that’s the scatter. The wild is the game logo and substitutes for all regular symbols, apart from the free spins and the target symbols. That mix keeps the base game straightforward while setting up the feature path. I find the symbol set readable at a glance, so I can track when a wild nudge will land, and when a scatter tease feels live.

Creature from the Black Lagoon Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x37.5
	4	x12.5
	3	x1.25
	5	x30
	4	x10
	3	x1
	5	x25
	4	x7.5
	3	x0.75
	5	x20
	4	x5
	3	x0.5
	5	x6.25
	4	x2
	3	x0.25
	5	x6.25
	4	x2
	3	x0.25
	5	x5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.2
	Scatter

Game Features in Creature from the Black Lagoon

My base plan is simple. I work the 20 fixed lines and let wilds stitch wins. Regular Wilds sub in to finish lines. Sticky Wilds and Spreading Wilds come into play around features, pairing with re-spin chances when they land. The flow keeps me engaged even when the grid is quiet, since any wild hold can tug a near miss across. The game retains the 1954 vibe with the scientists’ Amazon trip stitched into the background art and sound.

Bonus Features in Creature from the Black Lagoon

Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatters triggers Free Spins. Here the target symbol matters. Each target collected counts as a shot at the creature on the Health Meter. After 1–2 shots, wild symbols convert into sticky wilds that remain on the reels for one re-spin. With 3–5 shots, the first spreading wild activates, making wilds spread one position to the left and hold for a re-spin. It’s a clean climb that shapes the bonus rhythm.

At 6–8 shots, a second spreading wild level kicks in, so wilds spread one position left and right and stay for a re-spin. Hitting 9 shots awards an extra 10 free spins, with spreading behaviour active both ways. This structure gives me a clear chase. I stack target hits early, then let sticky and spreading wilds stitch across lines. When the meter fills on schedule, the bonus can push through clusters rather than isolated lines.

Our Verdict on Creature from the Black Lagoon

Creature from the Black Lagoon is a triumph in staying power for me. The look and sound sell the film crossover without getting in the way, and the wild ladder during Free Spins gives me a proper rescue arc to chase. High volatility with a 96.47% RTP fits my session style, where I accept quieter spells while hunting a charged feature. When wilds start to hold and spread, the grid can flip fast.

I rate the symbol set and paytable clarity. Kay, David, Carl, and Lucas provide a clean high line, with the gear icons handling the lower rungs. The submerged scatter and logo wild keep it obvious when the screen is heating up. I’ve had the best runs when sticky wilds land early in the bonus, then spreading levels open, letting re-spins carry wins across adjacent spots without fuss.

If you’re loading this for the film tie-in, the underwater lair, the target shots, and the Health Meter all stitch the theme into the maths. The fastest route I’ve seen to the 750x-your-stake jackpot came with stacked sticky wilds, extra spins, and both spreading stages active. It’s a tidy package that I come back to when I fancy a monster slot with a clear feature ladder and solid rhythm across spins.