Leprechaun Goes Wild: Irish luck from Play'n GO

An Irish theme without the clichés overload

Every studio has an Irish slot, and most of them pile on rainbows, harps and gold coins until the screen is crowded. Play'n GO's Leprechaun Goes Wild keeps the usual props but uses them with some restraint. The little man in the green hat is the star, and as the name suggests, he is closely tied to the wild symbol.

Wins come from lines across the reels, with clovers, pots of gold and other lucky charms as the premium symbols and card ranks filling the gaps. The free spins round is the feature to aim for, and the leprechaun plays a bigger part there than in the base game.

Using the demo well

With 1,000 virtual credits, no account and no download, the Leprechaun Goes Wild demo is a low-pressure way to find out how the game behaves. Some pointers:

• Read the paytable first. It shows which symbol triggers the bonus and how the wild works in each part of the game.
• Play at least 200 spins at a modest stake, around £0.20, before judging it.
• Keep a rough tally of base-game wins against bonus wins. In many Irish-themed slots most of the value sits in the feature; checking that here tells you how patient you need to be.

Leprechaun Goes Wild or another Irish slot?

If you already know Play'n GO through Book of Dead, this one feels gentler and more cheerful, with fewer dead stretches that last forever. It suits short sessions on a phone, where the bright colours read well.

Players who prefer simple, slightly old-school slots with a clear goal tend to like it. If you want cascades or cluster pays, look elsewhere in the studio's catalogue.

When you have played enough for free, the same slot is available for real money at the casinos below.