Released on May 16, 2024, Wolf’s Moon stands as one of Zillion Games’ most formative titles – a 5×4 slot that marked the studio’s early exploration of the Hold & Win mechanic and the now-signature Boost symbol. It’s the kind of game that doesn’t just echo the forest it shaped the trail that later releases followed.
The Night That Started It All
When Wolf’s Moon first arrived, it didn’t need complex math or experimental twists to captivate. Its strength lay in clarity. The game’s Boost symbol became an instantly recognizable part of Zillion’s design DNA – simple, functional, and rewarding.
Here’s how it works: when Bonus symbols land together with a Boost symbol, every coefficient from those Bonus coins flies into the Boost, instantly converting into winnings and crediting the player’s balance. This means Wolf’s Moon allows for two parallel ways to win-through traditional paylines and through Boost-triggered instant rewards.
It’s a clean mechanic that keeps every spin suspenseful: even when lines don’t pay, a single Boost can turn scattered coins into a surprise payout.
From Spin to Storm: Entering the Bonus
In Wolf’s Moon, the Boost symbol isn’t just a collector it’s a gatekeeper. It plays a vital role in triggering the Hold & Win bonus game, the heart of the experience.
There are two possible entry paths from the main game:
- Six Bonus symbols, or
- Five Bonus symbols plus one Boost symbol.
Either combination opens the Hold & Win feature, where coins lock in place and the reels re-spin for fresh chances to add more symbols and grow rewards.
Alongside this, Wolf’s Moon also features a classic Free Spins mode, activated by three Scatter symbols. Free Spins bring the familiar rhythm of retriggers land three Scatters again during the feature, and the reels will reward you with extra spins to extend the hunt.
Secrets Beneath the Pines
Part of the charm of Wolf’s Moon lies in its layered feature set. The Mystery symbol is a wild card that can reveal any jackpot except the GRAND, maintaining suspense right until the reels stop. And for those chasing the ultimate prize, the GRAND jackpot is claimed only when the 20th symbol appears during the Hold & Win mode, the final reveal, the full moon moment.
The Game That Shaped a Lineage
Looking back, Wolf’s Moon is more than just a game, it’s a prototype that spawned evolution. After its launch, Zillion Games built eight successors inspired by its framework, experimenting with lore, spin speed, and front-end features like Random Wilds, custom pop-ups, and visual boosts.
Each of those newer titles carried a spark from Wolf’s Moon but the original remains a landmark. A clean 25-line structure, RTP 95.25%, medium volatility, and a max win of x1300 make it both accessible and steady, while its mechanics still define a design language Zillion continues to refine.
A Legacy in the Moonlight
Every studio has a starting howl. For Zillion Games, it came under the glow of Wolf’s Moon, a symbol of experimentation, foundation, and persistence. What began as a faithful reinterpretation of classic Hold & Win structure became the first chapter of a style that now defines the brand’s rhythm: transparent, responsive, and built for excitement in motion.
When the reels spin and the Boost symbol glows, you’re not just playing a slot, you’re revisiting the night where Zillion’s evolution began.