Wildhound Derby

Wildhound Derby is a 5-reel slot set around greyhound racing, a traditional British pastime, with the race played out right on the reels. It was released on January 9, 2020, and with the free demo you can step up to the starting line without signing up.

What kind of game is Wildhound Derby?

A racing-themed slot where greyhounds waiting at the starting line sprint across the reels. Matching 3 or more of the same symbol on 30 paylines makes a base win, and the free spins play out like a real race. It’s a Play’n GO slot that blends a sports theme into its bonus features. The race scene isn’t just decoration but the free spins itself, which makes it very immersive.

I heard there are five wilds?

The first wild is the trophy, which substitutes for all symbols except the other wilds and helps create wins in both the base game and the dog race. The rest are the racing dogs, which land on reel 5 in the base game and help build winning lines. When all four dogs reach reel 5, the race starts. That’s why you find yourself watching reel 5 especially often even in the base game.

What do you pick in the dog race?

When the dog race starts, you pick the dog you think will win and cheer it on. At the start, every dog including yours begins on reel 5, and a race indicator appears to the left of the first reel. It’s fun to keep watching the position of your chosen dog. Each time your dog pulls ahead, you almost find yourself leaning toward the screen.

How does the race indicator move?

The race indicator has four rows, and with every spin each row shows the dogs’ progress. As spins continue, the dogs rush to get ahead, which feels like watching a live broadcast. The detailed rules click right away once you enter the race in the demo. The closer to the finish line, the more the tension rises. Because your choice feeds directly into the result, the immersion is outstanding.

What should I check first in the demo?

RTP is 94.65%, and the max win is 15,000x your bet. Bonus buy is not available, and the race only starts when four dogs gather on reel 5. There’s no official volatility figure, so use the demo to compare how often you enter the race and how results turned out depending on which dog you picked. With a fairly high max win cap, the race results are especially worth watching.