Evoplay’s latest release, Safari Coins, strips away conventional payline mechanics in favour of a bonus-centric design that rewards patience and calculated risk. The 3-reel, 5-row game centres entirely on its Bonus Game, where four fixed jackpots and mystery symbol mechanics create the kind of volatility high-stakes players actively seek.

Design and Atmosphere

The African savannah setting is executed with real visual restraint and atmosphere. A hazy landscape backdrop, carved wooden frames, and tribal patterning anchor the design, whilst purple-tinted reels shimmer with handprints and paw marks. Golden coin symbols and mystery elements pop against earthy tones, creating visual hierarchy without veering into cartoon territory. The lion motif functions as both thematic anchor and mechanical centrepiece rather than mere decoration.

Mechanics and Feature Structure

Safari Coins eliminates regular winning combinations entirely. Any three matching symbols on the middle row trigger the Bonus Game, where symbols lock in place and players receive three spins. Each new symbol resets the spin counter, potentially extending the feature until all 15 reel positions fill or spins expire.

During the Bonus Game, the Lion symbol collects values from all active symbols. Mystery symbols, meanwhile, transform into other types at the round’s conclusion. The Lion’s Roar feature applies multipliers (x2 to x15) to random reel positions, stacking bonuses until the feature ends. There are four fixed jackpots on offer: MINI (10x), MEGA (20x), SUPER (50x), and GRAND (1000x). The GRAND jackpot triggers only by filling all 15 positions during the Bonus Game.

Volatility and Player Value

Evoplay has positioned this as a high-volatility release, pairing the aggressive swing potential with a 96.21% RTP that sits modestly above the 96% industry benchmark. The 5,365x maximum win is substantial, though achievable only through the GRAND jackpot combined with optimal multiplier stacking. Bet flexibility spans 0.10 to 75 per spin, which means both conservative and aggressive betting profiles get catered for.

The Bonus Buy feature offers two entry points: 37x stake for direct Bonus Game access, or 64x stake for guaranteed Bonus Game plus Lion’s Roar activation. This design choice acknowledges what modern players actually want: feature acceleration without eliminating the natural trigger path entirely.

Verdict

Safari Coins represents a deliberate mechanical departure from Evoplay’s traditional offerings. The elimination of base game wins creates psychological intensity around Bonus Game triggers, and the stacking multiplier system rewards extended bonus play. Whether this bonus-only approach appeals depends entirely on your preference for volatile, feature-driven mechanics over conventional payline gameplay.