A well-known provider in the world of online casinos, NetEnt has recently adapted Planet of the Apes into a slot machine that our teams took the time to test. An immersive slot machine that inevitably recalls the universe of this saga that has inspired thousands of people around the world. 

NetEnt, an exceptional iGaming provider

NetEnt has made a specialty of adapting certain film franchises into slot machines. Recently, this provider launched Jumanji, Dracula, and The Invisible Man. With Planet of the Apes, this online casino provider thus confirms its expertise.

What is the Planet of the Apes slot machine?

The Planet of the Apes slot machine by NetEnt operates based on a 3x5 grid, with a total of 30 paylines. Its uniqueness? Two distinct game sections, one from the other, the Rise part and the Dawn part. 

These two parts are actually inspired very loosely by two of the early films in the trilogy: Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Each game section has 20 paylines.

The symbols of the Planet of the Apes slot machine

Each world has its own symbols. However, some common elements remain. These are the classic symbols (the card symbols, from J to A) as well as the premium symbols, which correspond to characters from the saga.

Each game section also has its own Wild symbol. These Wild symbols can be Stacked and duplicate from one space to another. Finally, each game section has its own Scatter symbol.

The bonuses of the Planet of the Apes slot machine

Here is an overview of the different gameplay options (bonuses and features) that you can find on the Planet of the Apes slot machine by NetEnt (Planet of the Apes).

The Rise Bonus

The Rise bonus activates as soon as you collect the symbol corresponding to the "Rise" section on the first reel of the game. This is an important symbol that allows you to earn game credits provided, however, that a "Human" or "Monkey" symbol appears on the screen.

The Dawn Bonus

The Dawn section bonus activates as soon as it reveals itself on the very last reel, which is to the right of the game grid. It allows you to transform monkeys and humans into identical symbols, to create winning combinations, and thus enable you to generate winnings.

Free spins bonus

If you obtain 3 Scatter symbols, from one world or another, then you win free spins. Again, two options will be available to you: 

• in Rise mode: the Wild symbols are collected and all are placed randomly on the grid during the last free spin (you will receive 10 free spins)

• in Dawn mode: you are offered 15 free spins. With each new spin, you can collect Wild symbols, Multipliers, or Extra Spins to hopefully generate even higher returns.

The Dual Feature

The Dual feature is unique in its kind. Before each new spin, a symbol will be randomly selected. If it is in its section, it will remain where it is, becoming sticky. If it does not appear in the right world, it will be sent back to the other side.

RTP and profitability of the Planet of the Apes slot machine

The Planet of the Apes slot machine has an RTP (return to player) of 96.33%. This is a return rate that we find attractive. For every 100 euros played, in the long term, the game returns 96.33 to the player (the remainder corresponds to the house edge).

With average volatility, the slot machine is therefore profitable. However, the maximum return is not necessarily the most interesting since it "only" reaches x3,000. Some slot machines are much more appealing (at x10 or even x20,000) but involve significantly higher volatility.

The minimum bet, finally, on this slot machine is 0.01 cent. The maximum bet that you can unlock and wager is only 1 euro. It is therefore an affordable slot machine that suits all budgets. An excellent point in our opinion.

How to test the Planet of the Apes slot machine?

The Planet of the Apes slot machine can be tested for free, in "Demo" mode. This demo mode allows you to discover the game, its features, and its bonuses without having to invest capital. 

The demo options are valid and available across all online casinos offering this slot machine. So do not hesitate to inquire and test it before playing with real money.