Sticky Bandits Wild Return

Savvy online gamers are always looking out for the best online slot releases, and Sticky Bandits: Wild Return is not to be missed!

Based on the 2017 hit Sticky Bandits, this is the rare sequel that surpasses the original. The classic Western gunfighter ambience is intact, but visuals have been given a boost. Free Spins with sticky wilds remain the top attraction, though a new Quick Slot Bonus Feature is particularly memorable. 

Theme

This game’s release has been hotly-anticipated…

… and the design team hit it out of the park! 

This title was built by Quickspin, a Swedish firm with an interesting history. The company was founded in 2011, putting it on the younger side of companies that can be regularly relied upon for quality online slots – the founders were former directors from NetEnt and Unibet, however, so the level of experience far outstrips the company’s age. Playtech acquired the young firm in 2016; the Quickspin brand has retained its independence and quality control in the meantime.

The design team is clearly flexing here, and the results are impressive. Reels are set in a gleaming saloon – subtle animation infuses the space with tension. Players have the feeling that gunplay could break out at any time. 

Gaming symbols draw on classic Western tropes: there are cigars, plenty of whisky, and dangerous-looking bandits of all genders, all of whom appear as massive 2x3 or 3x3 super symbols. The four playing card suits act as lower-value symbols. 

An old-school slot machine acts as the Quick Slot Bonus icon, opening the way to a charming mini-feature when it appears on the 5th reel.

This game's most important symbol, however...

… is the Laughing Skull Scatter. Three of these bad boys trigger Free Spins mode, players’ best chances for big wins. 

Betting Options and Functions

There are 40 fixed paylines, each paying from left-to-right. Total bet is set simply from 0.20–100.00 times the betting currency.

Player options, payline information, game rules, and more are available via a pop-up menu. Autoplay can be engaged for up to 1,000 spins in a row, with optional win/loss limits available. Turbo play is also available for those who prefer a faster tempo. 

The theoretical return to player (RTP) is excellent at 96.28%.

Features

• The appearance of the Quick Spin Bonus symbol on the fifth reel activates the Quick Slot Machine.
• 1-3 spins are awarded.
• Instant payouts may reach 500x the total bet!

• The appearance of three Laughing Skull Scatter symbols on the reels triggers Lucky Shot Free Spins.
• 7 freebies are awarded.
• Whenever a bandit appears on the reels, a shot is fired, transforming one reel position into a wild.
• If a bandit symbol is transformed, it becomes a sticky wild, remaining in place for the duration of the feature.

Our Take

With excellent features, outstanding RTP, and winning design, players will find this title worthy of their time and bets whether they’re long-time fans of Westerns or not. 

This is modern slot gaming at its best!