Editorial note: this is a general guide to how Empire of Wilds works. Slot rules, feature availability and RTP can vary between operators and game versions, so always check the in-game information panel before you spin. Slots are games of chance — nothing here is a prediction of results, and no strategy changes the odds.
Empire of Wilds slot review
Empire of Wilds is a Design Works Gaming slot built like a traditional three-reel machine, with a single payline across the middle row. Its one mechanic is a pair of arrow wilds, one pointing up and one pointing down, that can nudge onto that line from the rows beside it. There is no bonus round and no free spins, and the maximum win is 200x stake, paid for three upward wilds.
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How Empire of Wilds plays
Every win needs three symbols on the centre line, so the rows above and below it only matter when a wild is waiting to move. The styling is retro, and the paytable sticks to fruit-machine staples: bars are the low pays and red sevens the medium ones, with three double red sevens paying 20x stake and three single red sevens 10x.
The nudging wilds
The wilds are the whole show, and each carries an arrow. An upward wild that lands in the row below the payline nudges up onto it, and a downward wild that lands in the row above nudges down. Once on the line, a wild substitutes for other symbols to complete a win, so a spin that stops with nothing in the middle can still pay.
The wilds also pay among themselves, and they hold the three top prizes:
- Three upward wilds: 200x stake
- Three downward wilds: 100x stake
- Any mix of three wilds: 40x stake
With no bonus round to build towards, the nudge is the only extra on any spin, which keeps the game close to the feel of a land-based three-reel machine.
Game information
| Provider | Design Works Gaming |
|---|---|
| Reels and lines | 3 reels, 1 payline across the centre row |
| Volatility | Low to medium |
| Maximum win | 200x stake |
| RTP | Shown in the game’s information panel |
| Stake per spin (UK) | From 25p. UK stakes are capped at £5 a spin (£2 for players aged 18 to 24) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Empire of Wilds?
Design Works Gaming, the studio behind Golden Grand and 10X Fortune. Both of those are among the tiles at the top of this page.
Does Empire of Wilds have free spins?
No. There is no bonus round or free spins, so the two nudging wilds are the game’s only feature.
What is the top prize?
Three upward wilds on the payline pay 200x stake, which is the maximum win. Three downward wilds pay 100x.
What is the RTP?
The game’s information panel shows it. RTP can differ between operators and game versions, so check the panel in the version you play.
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