Werewolf – The Hunt (Spinomenal) – Review & Demo Play

Werewolf - The Hunt - Game Overview

As I fired up Werewolf - The Hunt, it felt like a blend of the earlier parts in Spinomenal’s folktales line. The action plays out on a 5x3 reel set with 50 ways, paying from 3-of-a-kind left to right. Stakes run from €0.5 to €500 per spin, so I could tailor my bet easily. It looks like the outside of Werewolf the Becoming with the inside of Darkest Flame. High-end visuals, and a stack of features, but nothing radically new.

The base game held up thanks to stacked symbols and regular hits. Wins link cleanly, and the paytable splits into low cards J to A and premiums that fit the gothic kit. It’s a reskin job by feel, yet the package hangs together. For me, the mix works when the extras line up. Mystery reveals, countdown wilds, and the two-stage bonus set the tempo. I went in expecting familiar maths and got exactly that.

Symbols in Werewolf - The Hunt

The paytable in Werewolf - The Hunt breaks into two categories. Lows are J through A, worth from 1x to 2x the stake for five-of-a-kind. Premiums show candles, potions, pistols, necklaces, and crosses, paying 3x to 10x for five. All symbols can land stacked. Linking wins are werewolf symbols, which are Wilds. They stand in for any other regular symbol and can form their own lines, valued up to 20x your bet for five. Simple, readable, and built for streaky screens.

Werewolf – The Hunt Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.4
	5	x4
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.4
	5	x3
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.3
	5	x3
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.3
	5	x2
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.2
	5	x2
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.1
	Mystery
	Bonus
	Scatter
	Wild
	Wild

How to Play Werewolf - The Hunt

Getting started in Werewolf - The Hunt is straightforward. Load the slot, set a stake that suits, and press spin. I like to run 100 auto spins first to map hit rates and see which symbols deliver the top payouts. The paytable shows all symbol values, wild rules, and feature triggers. Stacked symbols matter, so I watch for reels lining up in blocks. The 50 ways pay from left to right, so front-loading positions are key.

For features, I track countdown wilds on reels 1, 3, and 5, as they drive the respin ladders. Mystery symbols can turn a dead screen. When I trigger the Bonus Game, I look for level-ups early. In free spins, choosing the locked Wild reel sets the tone. Reel 3 is balanced, while reel 5 with 20 spins gives volume. If the bonus buy is available at 31x, I weigh it against my session pace and RTP version.

Bonus Features in Werewolf - The Hunt

Mystery symbols can drop on any reel and flip into one randomly chosen regular symbol across all instances. Countdown Wilds are the second wild type, landing on reels 1, 3, and 5. When one hits, respins trigger. These wilds appear with up to 3 lives, stick for the sequence, and the counter drops by one per spin. Respins continue until no countdown wild shows a value of at least 1. This mode can stitch wins across the 50 lines.

Three bonus symbols in view start the Bonus Game. You get 3 spins on a 3-tier fortune wheel. Each stop can award cash prizes, extra spins, or a level-up that moves you to an inner wheel with bigger segments. The multipliers top out at 100x the bet, and the game tallies all collected prizes at the end. I found the wheel snappy and fair for a low-to-mid burst, with the level-up hit being the moment to watch.

Three Scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5 launch free spins. One reel is covered with an expanded Wild for the whole feature. You choose from five setups: 10 spins with a locked Wild on reel 1, up to 20 spins with a locked Wild on reel 5, with middle options at 12, 14, and 18. It’s a neat trade-off between spins and position. There’s also a bonus buy for free spins at a fixed cost of 31x the bet, not offered in every jurisdiction.

Bonus Buy Feature

10-20 free spins The free spins round can be instantly triggered from the base game by buying it for 31x current bet.
Feature Cost:	x31 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-

Werewolf - The Hunt RTP, Volatility and Max Win

I rate Werewolf - The Hunt as a medium level slot on volatility, with regular returns and the odd swing. The max win is capped at 1,000x the stake, so it’s not the most explosive, yet it pays often enough to keep the rhythm. RTP comes in ranges. I’ve seen configurations at 88.97%, 91.97%, 93.75%, and 96.01%. Different platforms may run different versions, which shifts the house edge, so I always check the in-game info in real money mode.

Final Thoughts on Werewolf - The Hunt

Werewolf - The Hunt is a fun spin with great artwork and enough features to keep me engaged. It does feel like a reskin, and the 1,000x max win sits on the modest side, but the package works. Mystery symbols, countdown wild respins, a tidy bonus wheel, and free spins with sticky stacked wilds give steady action. If you want fresh mechanics, this won’t surprise you. If you want familiar maths with polished delivery, it ticks the box.