The Wild Chase
The Wild Chase
Wild Chase: Tokyo Go (Quickspin): Overview
For those present when Quickspin released the original Wild Chase, the sequel will offer a trip down memory lane. Three years later, the renowned trio has reunited for another spectacular heist, and although the last was supposed to be their grand finale, the challenge presented in Wild Chase Tokyo Go proved too tempting to refuse. And, well, they might also be running low on funds to maintain the luxurious lifestyle of a successful thief.
This time, the attractive trio has left the Riviera behind and has traveled to the land of the rising sun for some high-speed action in a new setting. Developed by Swedish provider Quickspin, the game is quite different from the original, though parts of it will still be familiar. Significantly more volatile than its predecessor, it is played using 5 reels and a default layout of 3-3-4-4-5 rows along with 76 paylines that can expand to a 5×5 grid with 259 ways to win with the help of consecutive wins. If you’re ready for some fast and furious slot action, you can start spinning on any device from as little as €/$0.20 to €/$100 per spin.
This impressive slot takes you to the heart of Tokyo metropolis to enjoy a breathtaking landscape. If you’re a fan of car chase movies, then you’re in for a treat. Set against a neon-lit urban landscape with your Lamborghini car speeding away on the highway, the symbols on the reels exude luxury and excitement. The cool thing about Quickspin’s paytable is that all the symbol values correlate with your current bet and update instantly when you change it. Thanks for that! Either way, on the reels, you’ll see various luxury symbols like champagne bottles, diamond rings, premium watches, gold bars, and diamonds worth from 0.30 to 1.25 times your bet. More rewarding are the four characters represented by a female police officer on a motorcycle, as well as the trio of thieves. The handsome guy is the most rewarding, giving you 2.5 times your total bet. The Wild Chase Tokyo Go logo is the wild and substitutes for all symbols in the game.
Wild Chase: Tokyo Go (Quickspin): Features
Super Respin in action.
Like with the original, Wild Chase Tokyo Go doesn’t feature a free spins function, so prepare for continuous action. Of course, there are still features to benefit from here. When you get a winning combination, no matter which symbol is involved, the Moving Reel Respin feature is triggered and initiates a respin. Up to 43.11% of the RTP is allocated to this feature, so expect to see it activated frequently.
Now, with each respin, the reels expand and the ways to win increase. As you win, the symbols move one position to the left with the furthest left disappearing from view. The other symbols remain in view while another respin is played. This continues until there are no more winning combinations. Completely expanded, the reel set takes a 5×5 format, 259 ways to win, and expands accordingly:
- The 1st respin gives you 90 ways to win.
- The 2nd respin gives you 154 ways to win.
- The 3rd respin gives you 164 ways to win.
- The 4th respin gives you 259 ways to win.
It doesn’t end there. If you get a winning combination on your 4th respin, the Super Respin feature is activated. Played on the fully expanded 5×5, 259 ways to win reel set, all winning symbols are locked in place while the game continues with respins until no new winning symbols are added to the reels. In the best-case scenario, this can lead to wins of up to 2,757 times your bet.
Wild Chase: Tokyo Go (Quickspin): Verdict
Of medium to high variance, Wild Chase: Tokyo Go is all about getting consecutive wins. To have a shot at its true potential, you’ll need to unlock all 259 ways to win. That said, it’s important to understand that the maximum win of 2,757x was the highest prize reached in a billion spins during the game’s testing phase. Even winning 100x or more can be a challenge, as statistically, it only occurs about once in 1,467 spins. In other words, Wild Chase Tokyo Go might not be the “heist” you were looking for.
This is undoubtedly an impressive slot that offers spectacular animations and a great soundtrack, but the game engine and mathematical design unfortunately do not do justice to the visual department in this case, something that is not uncommon for Quickspin. Novices and recreational players will likely enjoy it, but for more seasoned players, it may feel like a game of tag in the retirement home rather than a high-octane car chase.
