Jungle adventures never seem to lose their charm, and Congo Cash XL gives us yet another excuse to explore the untamed wilderness — this time with a bit of retro flair. Wild Streak Gaming and Pragmatic Play have teamed up to expand on the original Congo Cash, quite literally, with a bigger grid and an amped-up Jewel Board mechanic. Sure, it might not win awards for jaw-dropping visuals, but it carries a nostalgic charm, like finding an old map of hidden treasure in the attic.
The slot features a 6-reel, 4-3-3-3-3-4 grid layout with 1,296 ways to win. Wins are formed by matching symbols on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost side. With bets starting at just 0.25, the game ensures accessibility. The jungle-themed symbols, from vibrant wildlife to glimmering jewels, keep the theme alive as you spin to uncover potential treasures hidden within.
Wild Streak Gaming is no stranger to creative collaborations with Pragmatic Play, having brought us hits like Queen of Atlantis and Dragon Kingdom: Eyes of Fire. With Congo Cash XL, the developer continues its tradition of adding innovative features while staying true to its established gameplay style.
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The symbols in Congo Cash XL are a mixture of jungle creatures and classic slot elements. Low-paying symbols include the usual card royals (10 to A), while the high-paying symbols feature animals like frogs, lemurs, and gorillas. The complete paytable is given below:
Symbol | Payout for 3, 4, 5, and 6 of a kind |
10 | 0.50x, 1x, 1.50x, 3x |
J | 0.50x, 1x, 1.50x, 3x |
Q | 0.50x, 1x, 1.50x, 3x |
K | 0.50x, 1x, 1.50x, 3x |
A | 0.50x, 1x, 1.50x, 3x |
Frog | 0.50x, 1.50x, 2x, 4x |
Lemur | 0.50x, 1.50x, 2x, 4x |
Mandrill | 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x |
Leopard | 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x |
Gorilla | 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x, 20x |
The diamond acts as the game’s wild, appearing on reels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Its main role is substituting for all other paying symbols except the Butterfly, Congo Cash, and XL symbols to help form winning combinations.
The Jewel Board sits atop the reels, with rewards like cash prizes, fixed jackpots, and free spins. Each spin refreshes the jewels displayed on reels 2 through 5. To claim these rewards, you need two Butterfly symbols on the first and last reels, plus at least one Congo Cash or Congo Cash XL symbol on the middle reels. The standard Congo Cash symbol awards the prize directly above its reel, while the XL symbol randomly selects up to five prizes from the Jewel Board. Prizes range from cash multipliers of up to 200x your bet to three fixed jackpots: the Minor (20x), Major (80x), and Grand (2,000x).
Landing a jewel with a free spins reward triggers the bonus round, starting with 8 to 100 spins, depending on the value shown. During the free spins, a wild is guaranteed to land on the reel where the triggering jewel appeared. The Jewel Board remains active, meaning additional free spins and other rewards can potentially be collected within the feature.
The Butterflies on reels 1 and 6 are your key to unlocking the Jewel Board prizes. Paired with Congo Cash or XL symbols, these Butterflies create a link between the reels and the board. While their appearance isn’t guaranteed on every spin, they bring the possibility of high-value rewards when they do flutter in.
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