"Wild Yield" is a captivating and innovative video slot game developed by Relax Gaming, offering players an unconventional gaming experience with its 259 ways to win. The game is set on a unique 5x5 grid, where winning combinations can be formed in various directions – vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, starting from the leftmost reel. This layout not only adds an element of surprise but also expands the possibilities for forming winning combinations.
In "Wild Yield," the symbols are divided into two categories: low-paying and high-paying symbols. The lower-value symbols are represented by wooden J-A royals, each offering a payout of 1x the bet for landing five of a kind. On the other hand, the higher-value symbols are themed around a garden, featuring aubergines, lettuces, tomatoes, and pumpkins. These symbols are more lucrative, with five-of-a-kind wins paying out between 1.5x and 3x the stake, depending on the symbol. As suggested by its name, wild symbols are central to the gameplay in "Wild Yield." These symbols have the ability to substitute for any other pay symbols, increasing the chances of hitting winning combinations. Additionally, landing five wilds can yield a payout of 3x the bet. Wild symbols are also integral to the game's various features, especially when it comes to the Weather symbols.
One of the game's unique aspects is the inclusion of Weather symbols. These symbols come in different types, each with its own distinct effect – Tornado, Rain, Lightning, Earthquake, Frost, and Fire (the latter only appearing during free spins). When a Weather symbol lands on the grid, it activates one or two patterns from its group, transforming the symbols within the pattern into wilds. This transformation can significantly enhance the gameplay by creating more opportunities for winning combinations. Free spins are another exciting feature of "Wild Yield." Players can trigger 6 free spins by collecting 3 scatter symbols in a single base game spin. Each additional scatter symbol on the triggering spin awards an extra free spin. During the free spins round, any positions transformed into wild symbols are marked on a sideboard adjacent to the reels. This sideboard plays a crucial role, as it carries over to any extra free spins purchased at the end of the bonus round. If fewer than 10 Weather symbols land during the free spins, players have the option to buy an additional free spin for a specified price.