Lucky’s Wild Pub

Pragmatic Play dips into the well-worn Irish luck theme with Lucky’s Wild Pub, but instead of rehashing tired tropes, they’ve brewed up something with a bit more bite. The core mechanic revolves around a trio of collectible bonus coins, each tied to a specific pot above the reels, offering a constant sense of progression and potential reward that sets it apart from the typical leprechaun-chasing fare. This is not your grandfather’s Irish slot. The game’s focus is squarely on the innovative bonus features, making it ideal for seasoned players who are always looking for a fresh twist on established formulas.

Bonus Features and the Tri-Pot System

The heart of Lucky’s Wild Pub lies in its three Bonus Coin symbols: Green (Fortune), Red (Doublin’), and Blue (Life). Each coin, when it lands, is collected into its corresponding pot above the reels. These pots aren’t just for show; they represent distinct gameplay modifiers that can trigger at any time during the base game or respins.

• Green (Fortune) Pot: When the Green Bonus Coin hits, it is collected in the green Fortune pot on top of the screen. Whenever it gets collected it can randomly trigger the POT RESPIN feature with a modifier that upgrades the value of up to 3 coins currently on the screen with a random amount, at the end of random respins.
• Red (Doublin’) Pot: When the Red Bonus Coin hits, it gets collected in the red Doublin’ pot on top of the screen. Whenever it gets collected it can randomly trigger the POT RESPIN feature played on two grids of 5×3 symbols.
• Blue (Life) Pot: When the Blue Bonus Coin hits, it gets collected in the Blue Life pot on top of the screen. Whenever it gets collected it can randomly trigger the POT RESPIN feature with one extra respin, up to a maximum of 4 respins, which resets every time a new Money symbol hits.

The clever part is that the collection of these coins isn’t tied to a specific number of spins or a meter that needs to be filled. The POT RESPIN feature is triggered randomly after the spin, having the modifier of the pot with triggered collected, applied. The subsequent POT RESPIN round is played with all the modifiers that it was triggered with. It’s a system that keeps you guessing and adds an extra layer of anticipation to every spin.

During the POT RESPIN feature, only Money symbols (represented by clovers with cash values) and blanks appear on the reels. If the round was triggered by the Green Bonus Coin, all Money symbols are boosted to match the values collected in the Fortune Pot. If triggered by a Red Bonus Coin, the game expands to two 5×3 grids, providing double the chances to land those valuable Money symbols. And if triggered by the Blue Bonus Coin, you start with 4 respins instead of the standard 3.

The respin feature itself is a classic hold-and-win style mechanic. You start with a set number of respins (3, or 4 with the Blue modifier), and each time a new Money symbol lands, the respin counter resets. The round continues until you either run out of respins or fill all 15 positions on the grid(s). If you are not familiar with the all the nuance of the POT RESPIN feature – launch game demo and check official game help by clicking (i) button.

If you manage to fill all 15 positions during the POT RESPIN, you’re awarded the Grand Jackpot, a hefty 5,000x your bet. This adds a significant high-stakes element to the bonus round. Also worth noting that there are Mini, Minor, and Major jackpots, with values of 10x, 20x, and 150x of total bet, respectively, that may appear during the POT RESPIN game.

The Ambiance: A Cozy, Animated Pub

Lucky’s Wild Pub avoids the overly cartoonish visuals that often plague Irish-themed slots. Instead, it opts for a more realistic, slightly stylized aesthetic. The backdrop depicts a warm, inviting pub interior, complete with wooden furnishings, glowing candles, and cheerful leprechauns enjoying their pints.

The animations are smooth and add to the game’s lively atmosphere. The clinking of glasses, the leprechauns’ jovial movements, and the subtle glow of the pots all contribute to a sense of immersion. The highlight, undoubtedly, is the POT RESPIN feature, where the collected coins burst from their pots with satisfying visual flair, filling the reels with golden potential. The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, with upbeat traditional Irish music and the satisfying thunk of coins landing during the respin feature.

Slot Mechanics and Symbol Interaction

Lucky’s Wild Pub is played on a standard 5×3 grid with 25 fixed paylines. Symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel. The Wild symbol, represented by the “Lucky’s Wild Pub” logo, substitutes for all symbols except the Bonus Coins and Money symbols.

The regular symbols include the typical playing card values (10, J, Q, K, A) adorned with subtle Celtic knotwork, as well as higher-paying symbols like a fiddle, a pie, a beer mug, and two pub patrons (a red-haired woman and a bearded man). There is a certain understated elegance to the symbol designs, which aligns with the overall mature tone of the game.

The interplay between the base game and the POT RESPIN feature is the defining characteristic of Lucky’s Wild Pub. The base game provides a solid foundation, but it’s the constant possibility of triggering those pot modifiers that truly elevates the experience. The randomness of the pot triggers ensures that every spin feels significant, even if it doesn’t result in a large immediate win. It also makes this game stand out among a lot of similar Irish-themed slots. The multiple levels of randomization and the interplay of the different pot bonuses create a dynamic that rewards patience and persistence.