Jungle Books (Yggdrasil Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

How to Play Jungle Books

I first sat down with Jungle Books and found a five-reel slot that shifts between two setups, offering 58 or 68 paylines. Each setup has a host shown on the left of the reels. A guest can drop in at random and bring one of their features. Wins usually count from left to right on the active lines. In the snake setup, wins can count both ways. The flow changes often, so I keep an eye on the host frame to read what’s active.

Feature triggers feel natural once you see them in play. The tiger setup gives a Sticky Respin after any win, and wilds stick for the respin. The honeycomb icon can also spark a respin. With Mowgli running the show, Synced Reels match adjoining reels, while Spreading Wild adds one or two extra wilds in random positions. The panther setup uses a Random Multiplier of x2 to x5 on random wins, which can swing a base spin nicely.

Jungle Books Symbols, Wilds, Scatter

The cast on Jungle Books fits the story. I’m seeing Mowgli and his friends on the sides, while fruit symbols pop to life on the reels when features trigger. The drum-led soundtrack adds pace and a hint of danger. The honeycomb symbol on reel three stands out. When I land it, it can award a prize from 50 to 50,000 coins in the bear setup. That’s a proper shot of value next to the line wins.

Special symbols and stacks do the heavy lifting. Stacked Wilds join the tiger setup and help during the Sticky Respin chain. The snake setup brings an X3 Wild, tripling wins that include it, and turns the reels into win-both-ways. In the bear setup, a Stacked Symbol picks one random symbol to appear stacked across all reels. Across the board, regular J, Q, K, A and fruit make up most hits, with character cameos lighting up the sides.

Jungle Books Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x12
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x3.2
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.8
	5	x2.4
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.6
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.48
	5	x1.6
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.36
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.12
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.12
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.12
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.12
	Wild
	Wild

Bonus Features in Jungle Books

Jungle Books runs on a host and guest system. The host sits on the left and defines the setup, including the number of paylines. A guest can appear at random and add one of their features to the current mix. I like how that keeps the base game lively without sending me off to a separate screen. It’s still the same spin cycle, just with extra powers layered on top for a few rounds.

The panther setup runs with 68 paylines and two neat perks. Wild Fruit joins the action and the Random Multiplier can add x2 to x5 on random wins. The tiger setup is all about pressure. Every win gives a Sticky Respin, while Wilds lock in place and Stacked Wilds can fill space fast. I have seen the honeycomb icon spark the respin too, which strings spins together and pushes hit rates when it gets going.

Mowgli’s setup mixes Synced Reels with Spreading Wild. Adjacent reels can mirror each other, and then one or two extra wilds drop into random positions, which often completes mid-tier lines. The snake setup flips the rules with win-both-ways and an X3 Wild that multiplies all wins that include it. The bear setup adds the Honeycomb Bonus and a Stacked Symbol choice. Land the honeycomb on reel three for a pick worth 50 to 50,000 coins.

Jungle Books RTP, Volatility and Max Win

On the numbers, Jungle Books sits at 96.1 percent RTP and medium volatility. The field can switch between 58 and 68 paylines, and the top potential reaches 5,000x. The dated release year shows how far ahead of its time the feature set was, but it still feels fresh. With win-both-ways active in the snake setup and multipliers up to x5 in the panther setup, I rate the maths model as fair for session play.

Jungle Books Interface

The jungle backdrops shift with each host, all in rich greens with animated animals flanking the reels. Mowgli decorates the grid before you start, which gives the screen a polished touch. Fruit icons spring to life when triggered. The audio pairs well with the theme. Drums set the rhythm and hint at danger without getting in the way. I had no issues reading the frames that show the active host and any visiting guest feature.

Should You Play Jungle Books for Real Money

I’ve gone back to Jungle Books many times because it feels, looks, and sounds right, and the shifting setups keep me engaged. The character-led features are creative and land in the base game, so I’m not waiting on a rare bonus screen to see action. With medium volatility and a fair 96.1 percent RTP, it suits longer sessions. If you enjoy story-driven slots with layered features, this one is worth a proper spin.