Six reels, 4,096 ways and a 100-spin jungle bonus
Landing 3 or more Free Spin scatter symbols anywhere on the reels triggers the bonus round, awarding 8, 15, 25, or 100 free spins for 3, 4, 5, or 6 scatters.
Inside the free spins round, just 2 scatters are enough to add more spins, and there's no cap on how many times the feature can be retriggered.
A colossal diamond wild appears on reels 2 through 6, substituting for every symbol except the scatter and carrying a random 2x, 3x, or 5x multiplier on any win it completes.
The top-paying ape symbol can stack across all 6 reels, opening the door to the game's theoretical maximum win of 49,152 times your bet.
With 6 reels and 4 rows, Epic Ape uses a ways-to-win structure rather than fixed paylines, so matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left is all it takes to win.
Choose a bet size before spinning; the old review notes wagers ranging from small change up to $250 per spin depending on the platform.
Hit spin and watch for stacked ape symbols and the wild diamond, which can land on reels 2 through 6 and substitute for regular symbols.
Get 3 or more Free Spin scatter symbols anywhere on the reels to launch the bonus round with a set number of free spins.
During free spins, watch for wild diamonds carrying 2x, 3x, or 5x multipliers, and pick up extra spins whenever 2 or more scatters reappear.
The free spins bonus is Epic Ape's centerpiece, kicking off when 3 or more Free Spin scatter symbols land anywhere on the reels for an award of 8, 15, 25, or 100 spins depending on the count; once inside the round, just 2 scatters are enough to add more spins with no limit on how many times it can retrigger, and every wild diamond that helps complete a win during this stretch brings a random 2x, 3x, or 5x multiplier along with it.
Playtech leans hard into king-kong theatrics with Epic Ape, a video slot that sends a colossal gorilla and a cast of jungle predators across 6 reels and 4 rows. The game runs entirely in the browser on desktop and mobile, so there’s nothing to install and no plugins to worry about — just load it up on a phone, tablet, or computer and start spinning.
The structure favors patience over constant small wins: the base game is fairly quiet, but the free spins round is where Epic Ape earns its name, offering up to 100 spins that can retrigger indefinitely and wild diamonds that stack multipliers as high as 5x. Stacked ape symbols across all 6 reels give the game its headline number — a theoretical max win of 49,152 times your bet — though sessions between big hits can run dry given the game’s higher-volatility feel.
There’s no progressive jackpot or fixed top prize here, but the combination of an unlimited retrigger mechanic and multiplier wilds means a well-timed bonus round can produce genuinely spectacular results. It’s Playtech playing it safe with a proven formula, executed on a bigger scale.
Epic Ape runs on 6 reels and 4 rows with 4096 ways to win, meaning matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left side form winning combinations instead of fixed paylines.
Landing 3 or more Free Spin scatter symbols anywhere on the reels triggers the bonus round, awarding 8, 15, 25, or 100 free spins depending on how many scatters land.
Yes. Once inside the free spins round, just 2 scatters are enough to add more spins, and there is no limit to how many times the feature can retrigger.
The wild is a colossal diamond that appears on reels 2 through 6 and substitutes for all symbols except the scatter, adding a random 2x, 3x, or 5x multiplier to any win it completes.
The theoretical maximum win is 12 times 4096 ways, which works out to 49,152 times your bet, achieved by filling the reels with stacked ape symbols.
Yes, Epic Ape runs instantly in the browser on Android, iPhone, and iPad as well as desktop, with no download or installation required.
Epic Ape free play is for entertainment only. If gambling is a problem, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be 18+ to play.