Fruitinator Wild

Fruitinator, developed by Merkur Gaming, is a classic fruit-themed slot that brings the nostalgia of traditional fruit machines to the digital age. This game offers a straightforward approach to online slots, focusing on simplicity and potentially lucrative payouts.

Fruitinator embraces a retro fruit machine theme, reminiscent of the classic slot cabinets found in traditional casinos and pubs. The game's visual style features 2D depictions of fruits, bells, and lucky number 7s, creating a familiar and comforting atmosphere for players who appreciate vintage slot aesthetics. The background is simple, allowing the symbols to take center stage.

Core Game and Mechanics

Fruitinator plays out on a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 5 paylines. The game offers a betting range from 5p to £10 per spin, making it accessible to players with various budgets. The return to player (RTP) is 96%, which is in line with the industry average.

The game is classified as low to medium variance, suggesting a balance between frequent smaller wins and the potential for larger payouts. Players can win up to 1,000 times their stake on a single payline.

The paytable includes the following symbols and their respective payouts for five of a kind:

1. Flaming 7: 1,000x
2. Silver bell: 500x
3. Watermelon: 150x
4. Plum: 150x
5. Orange: 50x
6. Lemon: 50x
7. Cherries: 40x

To form a winning combination, players need to land 3 to 5 matching symbols on a payline.

Bonus Features

Unlike many modern slots, Fruitinator does not include traditional bonus features such as free spins, wild symbols, or scatter pays. However, it does offer two gamble features that players can engage with after any winning spin:

1. Card Gamble Feature:
   • Players choose between red or black to predict the color of the next card.
   • Correct guesses double the winnings.
   • Incorrect guesses result in losing the initial win.
2. Multiplier Ladder Gamble Feature:
   • Players are presented with a ladder displaying multipliers from 0x to 140x.
   • The game starts at a random position on the ladder.
   • A marker blinks between two values.
   • If the higher value is hit, players climb up the ladder.
   • If the lower value is hit, the marker blinks between 0 and the lower value.
   • Players can collect half their winnings at any time during this feature.
   • The feature continues until the player collects or reaches the maximum win of £140,000.

Both gamble features allow players to potentially increase their winnings, adding an element of risk and excitement to the base game.

The maximum win in Fruitinator is 5,000 times the stake, achievable by filling the entire screen with Flaming 7 symbols. While this is a rare occurrence, it provides a significant potential payout for lucky players.