The Jungle Empire (Booming Games) – Review & Demo Play

The Jungle Empire Overview

I jumped into The Jungle Empire from Booming Games, a December 2022 release set across a 5 reel, 3 row grid with 20 paylines. The studio nailed the classic jungle theme with excellent production values and a clean interface that fits desktop and mobile. Spins feel smooth and the colour work gives the animals real pop without clutter. It looks tidy, reads well at a glance, and the layout keeps the focus on symbols, wilds and the mid reel surprises.

Under the bonnet it runs a high volatility model with a theoretical RTP of 95.80 percent, which is slightly below average. Bets range from £0.20 to £100 per spin, and the hit frequency sits at 27.66 percent. The top payout on a single spin is 1,450x your bet. That package feels fair for a feature slot built around a simple line game and a central reel twist that spices up base play and the bonus.

Game Play in The Jungle Empire

The Jungle Empire is played on 20 fixed paylines. To win combinations, I landed three or more matching symbols on paylines moving from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel. The paytable sits in the menu and spells out symbol values and feature rules, so setting stakes and spinning is quick. The base game ticks along with steady small hits and the occasional set up spin, then feature symbols add a different rhythm.

At random the middle reel can morph into the Bonus Reel. In practice that meant bursts where doubled gorillas, Jungle Wilds, multiplier wilds or Diamond Scatters filled reel three. Even without a feature the base can keep you engaged, but once wilds or scatters appear together the screen state changes and lines connect in better shape. It is a simple loop that works well for short sessions and longer grinds.

The Jungle Empire Theme and Symbols

The theme leans into a humid and tropical environment known as the jungle, framed by cliffs, waterfalls and a deep green board. The art uses a soft watercolour style, so animals stand out without harsh edges. Sound sits in the background with light calls of the wild. It is an easy watch during auto spins, and the centre reel animation is clear enough that you spot a change the moment water washes over it.

There are 7 pay symbols split into 3 low pays and 4 high pays. Lows are the Q, K and A royals, with Aces paying 5x your bet for five of a kind. Highs are colourful animals, namely toucans, elephants, tigers and gorillas, with the gorilla worth the most. Gorillas can also appear doubled on the Bonus Reel, giving you a six of a kind payout on lines, which pays 37.5x your bet.

Special symbols carry the weight. Jungle Wilds substitute for any pay symbol to complete winning combinations, and on the Bonus Reel they can land with 2x multipliers. Diamond Scatters are the gateway to free spins. Three in view will sort the entry, and during the bonus you will also see extra scatter icons that add spins. The way the set handles wilds and gorillas keeps symbol reading clear and consistent.

The Jungle Empire Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x37.5
	5	x25
	4	x12.5
	3	x2.5
	5	x17.5
	4	x8.75
	3	x2
	5	x15
	4	x7.5
	3	x1.5
	5	x12.5
	4	x6.25
	3	x1.25
	5	x5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x3.75
	4	x1.25
	3	x0.2
	5	x3
	4	x1
	3	x0.15
	Scatter
	Wild

The Jungle Empire Features

Free spins trigger when 3 Diamond Scatters land, typically on reels one, three and five, and award 10 free spins. In this round every Jungle Wild that lands on reels 1, 2, 4 and 5 becomes a Sticky Wild and stays until the feature ends. You can also land special +1 or +2 Diamond Scatters that add extra free spins. During free spins the Bonus Reel shows doubled gorillas, Jungle Wilds with 2x, and those +1 or +2 scatters.

The random Bonus Reel also appears in the base game and sits on the middle reel. When it drops, only a tight pool of symbols can land, namely doubled gorillas, Jungle Wilds, multiplier wilds and Diamond Scatters. It is a neat injection that can set up lines or kick off the feature. I hit a few tidy line wins when a doubled gorilla lined with a 2x wild, which felt on point for the maths.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in The Jungle Empire

The Jungle Empire posts a 95.80 percent RTP and high volatility, with a hit frequency of 27.66 percent. The max win is 1,450x your bet, so the ceiling is modest for this style. Stakes run from £0.20 to £100, and there are 20 paylines across a 5x3 layout. The RTP is somewhat subpar, though the feature pace and sticky wilds help the flow. Overall the figures fit a straight line game with a focus on reel three.

Review Summary for The Jungle Empire

For me, The Jungle Empire is a polished jungle slot that combines high production values with fun gameplay features. The random Bonus Reel keeps base spins lively, while free spins with Sticky Wilds deliver the main thrills. The one minus is the somewhat subpar RTP and that capped top payout, yet the package holds up. Players after a sharp theme and a clean feature loop will find enough here. I can give it a general recommendation.