Penguin City (Yggdrasil Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Penguin City review

I fired up Penguin City and got a proper grin straight away. It is a 5-reel slot with 243 ways that pays both ways for three or more matching symbols. The setup is simple, yet the flow feels lively, with sticky wilds nudging the reels into streaks. What sets it apart is the cheeky theme and a feature that keeps the spins rolling without hard stops. It never feels stale, even when the base game ticks over for a bit.

The plot is mad in the best way. Penguins graft in a grubby takeaway while an Emperor keeps watch, and I am there helping them leg it. Wilds land on reels two and four and can stick if they form a win, which feeds into the Escape Mode. That mode changes the pace and pulls the focus to the middle reel, where stacked action can drop in. When it clicks, the session turns from steady to buzzing.

Penguin City slot features

Symbols stick to a clear ladder. Low pays are the card suits, neat and tidy. High pays are the kitchen bits that fit the takeaway theme, with kitchen knives, noodle soup bowls, pots sloshing over, soy sauce bottles and the noodle boxes at the top. I like how the set reads clean at a glance, so spotting lines is quick. There is a wild symbol that lands only on the second and fourth reels, stepping in to complete pays.

If that wild helps form a win, it becomes sticky for the next spin, which is the nudge you want for streaks. Combinations score from left to right and right to left with three or more like symbols, so the grid feels open. The paytable has no daft clutter, and the hierarchy matches how the reels land in practice. When the sticky wilds line up with the food symbols, you get those tidy runs that keep the balance chugging.

Penguin City Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x8
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.8
	5	x6
	4	x1.4
	3	x0.6
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.4
	5	x4
	4	x1
	3	x0.4
	5	x2.8
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	5	x2.4
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	5	x2.2
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x2
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	Wild

Let’s Plot a Masterplan with the Penguin Escape Mode in Penguin City

Triggering Escape Mode is the heartbeat here. Land a win that includes a wild, and the backdrop shifts as penguins line up beside the reels. That triggering wild stays sticky for the whole mode. On each spin, a penguin takes a crack at getting free. If a win lands, one extra sticky wild can drop in. If it is a dead spin, a symbol on the third reel can be swapped to create a line. You spin on until no win lands.

The Emperor can appear as a stacked wild on the middle reel during this mode, and that sight means a win lands. It is a walking stacked wild that moves down one row with each spin, so you keep collecting until he steps off the grid. That middle reel presence ties the whole sequence together. It is not on every round, but when the Emperor shows, the mode gains proper teeth.

What I like is the flow. Sticky wilds hold the lane, penguins meddle with reels to keep lines alive, and the walking stack adds weight. It creates a streaky arc that fits a win-both-ways layout. Rounds can be short, but chains arrive often enough to keep me engaged. When the penguins add a wild on a win, or flip the third reel on a miss, it feels fair and cheeky rather than stingy or overcooked.

Penguin City slot min/max bets, RTP, volatility and maximum win

Stakes run from 10p to £125 per spin, which suits testers and grinders alike. The RTP sits at 96.2 percent. Volatility leans on the low side in feel, so payouts land often, with the bigger pops tied to sticky runs in Escape Mode. The maximum win caps at 1,647 times your stake on a single spin. With 243 ways and pays both ways, the maths package pushes steady hit rates, then leans on wild chains to lift the session when the grid cooperates.

Penguin City graphics and sound

The look nails the joke. A scruffy takeaway staffed by penguins, cockroaches creeping under the reels, soup bowls dripping and lanterns wobbling. It is cheeky rather than flashy, and it works. The soundtrack sits light in the base game, then picks up when Escape Mode kicks in and the kitchen becomes the stage. Visual cues are clean, so you read the state of play without squinting. It is the kind of polish that makes long sessions feel comfy.

Simple but Truly Charming and Rewarding in Penguin City

As a seasoned spinner, I rate Penguin City as a tidy, light slot that carries itself with a wink. The base ticks over, Escape Mode shows up often, and the walking stack can turn a round on its head, though it is not a frequent guest. Big hits need a bit of stickiness and a fair run, but the ride stays fun even when it teases. For laid-back play with streaky sparks and a theme that lands, this one does the job.