Well of Wonders from Thunderkick: Slot Review - a fairy good slot!

You know the old story, you see an old wishing well and toss a coin into it and any wish you make will be granted. It is said that if the coin lands heads up then the guardian of the wishing well would grant a wish but if the coin lands tails up then the wish would be ignored. The tradition of throwing coins into wells still exists today as people from all around the world throw them into fountains as well as wishing wells in parks, forests, and even shopping malls. Thunderkick decided to make a game about this fortuitous object and the guardians of this wishing well are a bunch of fairies that live deep inside a mysterious forest.

Well of Wonders is a 7 reel slot that includes Respins, Multipliers, and a Fairy feature.

Special Features

The first thing I noticed when playing this game was that there was no proper payline structure to follow at all as symbols spew out of the wishing well and float in midair on screen. It is a very original concept and a fascinating way to play a slot game. To land a win in this game, you need to get 3 or more of the same symbol when they float out of the wishing well.

When you do land a win, the winning symbols will disappear to be replaced by new ones. Each consecutive winning combination awards a respin and will also double a multiplier value that can be found at the bottom of the wishing well. Multiplier values range from 1X all the way up to a whopping 32X! So there is potential for some huge wins if you manage to go on a winning streak.

The Wild symbol is represented by a dark blue stone with the letter “W” carved inside it. It substitutes for all other symbols when determining winning combinations in the game. The highest paying symbol in the game is the red jewel and if you manage to land 7 of these symbols in the game then you will be treated to a wonderful 50X your original bet.

The Fairy feature is triggered when you do not land a win from a spin. In this mode, a glowing fairy will pop up and wave her magic wand to remove all single symbols and increase the multiplier value by one position as well as awarding you with a free respin.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics and animations in this game are absolutely beautiful to look at. The wishing well overflows with bright blue magic and the backdrop of this game is a forest that is full of detail and vivid colours. You will notice plants everywhere as well as a huge brown tree just behind the wishing well. Symbols consist of a variety of jewels, shells and odd shapes. The symbols shoot out from the well and magically float in the air. It is very hypnotic to look at and the animations are just amazing in this game.

The music is enchanting and haunting at the same time. It is full of soft piano beats and melodic chanting. It captures the theme of this game superbly as it creates a very relaxing and peaceful environment as you watch symbols magically disappear from the screen.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 7 reels, a reasonable RTP of 96.10% and a maximum payout worth 2,280X your initial bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.10, 0.20, 0.50, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 7.50, 10.00, 20.00, 50.00, 75.00, 100.00

Based on a bet of 0.10:

• Red Jewel Symbol: 0.07 for 3X, 0.15 for 4X, 0.40 for 5X, 1.00 for 6X, 5.00 for 7X
• Yellow Jewel Symbol: 0.05 for 3X, 0.08 for 4X, 0.27 for 5X, 0.70 for 6X, 3.00 for 7X
• Green Diamond Symbol: 0.04 for 3X, 0.07 for 4X, 0.25 for 5X, 0.60 for 6X, 2.50 for 7X
• Red Heart Symbol: 0.03 for 3X, 0.05 for 4X, 0.20 for 5X, 0.40 for 6X, 2.00 for 7X
• Purple Shell Symbol: 0.03 for 3X, 0.05 for 4X, 0.19 for 5X, 0.38 for 6X, 1.80 for 7X
• Orange Shell Symbol: 0.03 for 3X, 0.05 for 4X, 0.18 for 5X, 0.36 for 6X, 1.50 for 7X
• Yellow Shell Symbol: 0.02 for 3X, 0.04 for 4X, 0.17 for 5X, 0.34 for 6X, 1.20 for 7X
• Green Shell Symbol: 0.02 for 3X, 0.04 for 4X, 0.16 for 5X, 0.32 for 6X, 1.00 for 7X
• Blue Shell Symbol: 0.02 for 3X, 0.04 for 4X, 0.15 for 5X, 0.30 for 6X, 0.80 for 7X

Our Verdict on Well of Wonders

Well of Wonders is made by Thunderkick and it is a visually stunning game both to look at and to play. It is one of the most original slots you will ever play due to the unusual setup of how the symbols display in the game. The slot is of Medium to High variance so you might need to invest a bit of time in this game before you land a decent enough win. The maximum payout for this game is 2,280X your initial wager so this should draw in plenty of players to flip a coin into this well!

Visit a magical forest full of mystery in Well of Wonders!