Wild Rockets Slot Machine

Wild Rockets is a NetEnt video slot, a 720-way gaming machine boasting a refreshing fireworks theme. The theme is not the only unusual thing about Wild Rockets; it also sports an unconventional 5-reel layout with a different number of symbols in each row. Play the game here for free, with no spammy ads and no download required.

Technically, there are five rows only applied on the middle reel. Reels 2 and 4 have 4 symbols each, and reels 1 and 5 have 3 symbols. One look at the interface and you'll notice the striking inverted triangle shape of the reel grid.

The visuals are hip, with two youngsters on the side of the reels. These two are rebels, a teenage boy and a girl showing off their firecrackers, ready to wage war in the next alley. The already described layout allows for the slot to have up to 720 ways to win. Also, you can turn on the Win Both Ways engine and improve your winning odds by investing some extra cash.

Choosing a fireworks theme limits one's possibility to include various symbols into the paytable, so we guess that was the reason for the NetEnt team to list standard playing card symbols as low-value icons. As for the high values, they are represented by red Chinese firecrackers, purple rockets, blue firework rockets in a container, an orange Catherine Wheel and three yellow bombs.

The Wild symbol will only appear on the middle reels. It's represented by three rockets fired up and ready to blow. The Wild will turn any symbol above or below it into a Wild based on the direction of the rockets. After a neat animation of the rockets flying you will see the word WILD on all the affected symbols and you will receive a payout if a winning combo is complete.

The Scatter is a box full of rockets and this symbol pays in any position. Five of the Scatters will bring you a balance boost of 200 coins! Also, anything from 3 to 5 Scatters on the screen will initiate the Free Spin round, and the player will get from 10 to 50 free spins. More spins can be added to the reward total, if more Scatters land during the feature.

Wild Rockets comes complete with 4 inbuilt betting levels. Betting level 1 puts 50 coins to the stake, but raising the level to 4 risks 200 coins per spin. Autoplay offers 10 to 1,000 automatic spins at the same stakes, and the Max Bet button raises every wager-related setting to the max.

Overall, Wild Rockets is a very fun slot to play if you're feeling a bit mischievous. It does not come with an accumulated jackpot, and the payout percentage is at the respectable 96.70%. Perhaps the developer could have included another extra feature into Wild Rockets to make things more dynamic; on the other hand, the player is free to activate Win Both Ways at any point. In the base game, watch out for the red firecrackers, as they bring a payout of 250 times the stake. Whizz! Boom! Bang!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Wild Rockets slots?

Wild Rockets by NetEnt has an RTP (Return to Player) of 96.70%, which is above the industry average and makes it one of the better-returning NetEnt titles. This solid RTP, combined with up to 720 ways to win and the optional Win Both Ways feature, gives Wild Rockets strong long-term value for real money players.

Can I play Wild Rockets slots for real money?

Yes, Wild Rockets is available to play for real money at NetEnt-powered online casinos. The Wild Rockets real money slots game can be found at licensed casinos in regulated markets including the UK. Its 96.70% RTP and 720 ways-to-win format make it a worthwhile choice for real money play at stakes from betting level 1 (50 coins) up to level 4 (200 coins per spin).

What is the unusual reel layout in Wild Rockets?

Wild Rockets uses an inverted triangle reel grid rather than the standard rectangular layout. Reels 1 and 5 have 3 symbol rows, reels 2 and 4 have 4, and only the middle reel carries the full 5 rows. This creates the distinctive narrowing shape and is what generates the game's 720 ways to win.

How does the Wild symbol work in Wild Rockets?

The Wild in Wild Rockets appears only on the middle reel, depicted as three rockets ready to launch. When it lands, it converts all symbols directly above or below it into Wilds in the direction the rockets are pointing. After the rockets fly, all affected positions display WILD and any completed winning combinations pay out.

How many free spins can you win in Wild Rockets?

Landing 3, 4 or 5 Scatter symbols (a box full of rockets) anywhere on the reels awards 10, 25 or 50 free spins respectively. The bonus can be extended further if additional Scatters land during the free spins round. Five Scatters in the base game also pay a direct prize of 200 coins on top of the free spins award.

What is the Win Both Ways feature in Wild Rockets?

The Win Both Ways feature in Wild Rockets is an optional paid enhancement that allows winning combinations to pay from both left-to-right and right-to-left across the 720 ways to win. Activating it requires an additional wager on top of the base bet, but effectively doubles the number of paying directions and increases the frequency of wins per spin.