Jurassic Park is a film franchise. But it is also the name given to a slot machine developed by Microgaming, one of the leading iGaming suppliers of slots and games on the market.

At 8Fortuna, we love to test, discover, and analyze. That’s why our experts recently delved into this one, to understand everything: 

• how it works,

• what its specific features are (symbols, bonuses, RTP…)

• what the best strategies are to hope to win money.

A comprehensive analysis that will hopefully give you the desire to discover it too.

What is Jurassic Park, the Microgaming slot machine

Jurassic Park is a slot machine that was launched by the provider Microgaming in 2014. It is a somewhat older slot machine, whose name inevitably recalls the film saga started in 1993 by Steven Spielberg.

It is therefore not surprising that this slot machine is based on the same theme, namely that of the world of dinosaurs. On this slot, 3D dinosaurs and authentic sound clips have been integrated to make the experience even more immersive.

The grid of the Jurassic Park slot machine operates on the basis of a 5x4. In total, there are 243 paylines offered. A slot machine which also offers, as you will see later, numerous bonus elements to significantly enhance its final multiplier.

The symbols of Jurassic Park

We counted 10 symbols in total on the Jurassic Park slot machine. As always in this type of game, they are divided into several segments, with classic symbols, which represent different types of dinosaurs (T-Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, and Dilophosaurus) that you can find in the film. They appear quite frequently, but are the ones that pay the least.

There are also premium symbols, which are represented by the main characters from the film (the very first). These include professors Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm, as well as John Hammond, the creator of the park. These symbols are rarer, but they pay the most.

The highest-paying symbol is the Scatter symbol. It represents the mosquito trapped in amber, which is responsible for the "recreation" of living dinosaurs. Indeed, its DNA was mixed with that of a frog, in order to fill in the gaps of the genetic code and thus bring all sorts of "monsters" to life.

Finally, there is the Wild symbol. It is the logo of the park, namely a black T-Rex on a red background. It has its own multipliers and can substitute for any symbol to complete combinations, except for the Scatter symbol.

Unlocking bonuses on Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park is a slot machine with bonuses. Unlocking and enjoying it is really not difficult. During your spin, a "T-Rex Alert" alarm might go off if the dedicated symbol appears. This appears if three Scatter symbols (or more) show up.

If that is the case, 35 wilds will appear on the reels for the next six spins. Depending on the combinations that are made, you may expect to win bonus games. There are, in fact, five different modes of free spins that will be offered to you.

The bonus you will play will be selected purely randomly. After 25 bonuses, however, you will have the chance to choose the one that appeals to you the most, for 12 free spins:

• Tyrannosaurus rex: with the "Wild Reels" function, stacked wilds are placed on all reels. T-Rexes appear in groups of 3, guaranteeing a win with each appearance.

• Velociraptor: this bonus offers divisible wilds and multipliers. A wild can split into two to form a combination, allowing for winnings equivalent to six symbols (double a win of five). Multiplier wilds add a random multiplier of 4x, 5x, or 6x.

• Brachiosaurus: this bonus incorporates mystery multipliers, applying a multiplier of 2x to 6x on each spin.

• Triceratops: this bonus includes "Running Wilds", where a stack of three wilds grows by one symbol per spin. An incomplete stack triggers a respin to complete it, and a complete stack grants an additional respin.

• Dilophosaurus: with "Winning Wilds", a dilophosaurus can turn a symbol into a wild by spitting on it. This wild remains active until it forms a winning combination.

How to play Jurassic Park by Microgaming?

The game starts with the betting phase. A small nuance here. In fact, you do not directly bet your own money, but rather a coin size, which varies from 0.01 to 0.05. The number of coins ranges from 1 to 10. Chis creates a betting range between 0.30 and 15 per spin.

You can then launch the spin. Depending on the possible combinations made, you will be informed of the outcome. Either you win money, or you lose your game, or you access the various bonus games and can thus improve your multipliers.

Volatility, RTP, and possible payout

The volatility on the Jurassic Park slot machine is considered to be significant, although not extremely high. The RTP (return to player) of the game is 96.67%. This is in the high average of slot machines. A figure that is standard for a provider like Microgaming.