The design in Icy Wilds is rather nice - overlooked by a forest and a sky filled with stars and the shimmering northern lights, the imagery is reminiscent of the hit film Frozen (but minus the Let It Go soundtrack thankfully).
The reels include A to 10 playing cards, all of which award 2, 10 or 25 coins if you land 3, 4 or 5 in combination. They're joined by a rodent, an owl and a big cat. The 3 animals all pay up to 100 coins. Next come the heart-shaped brooch and ring which award up to 125 coins and the crown which pays up to 150 coins. The most rewarding symbol is the princess. She can land in a fully stacked formation and offers 5, 25, 100 or 500 coins.
There isn't a standard wild here - instead, if you land a full stack of the 3 animals or the brooch, ring or crown then you'll be awarded a stacked wild in that position on the following spin. This can occur on multiple reels too!
Icy Wilds also comes with a Free Spins Bonus feature - to trigger it, you'll need to land 3 or more of the bonus symbol (the polar bear) on 3 different reels. Just like the other symbols, the polar bear can land stacked. The more polar bears that land on the same spin, the more free spins you'll be awarded.
This starts at 10 free spins for 3 symbols but increases to 45 free spins if you manage to land 20 polar bears on the same spin. The wild rule also applies here meaning you can benefit from multiple wild reels on each free spin.
Icy Wilds has a gentle feel - the visuals are nicely done, complemented by a tranquil backing track. Don't be mistaken though, this slot can still pack a decent payout punch as it’s very high variance. The free spins, in combination with the stacked wilds offer the best opportunities. The potential from the free spins and stacked wilds make a trip to the Icy Wilds one worth considering – you just need patience, and luck! I also recommend you play Wild North by Play ‘N Go which has a similar theme.