First Impressions: Is the New Jumanji Online Slot by Netent Worth the Hype?

When a new online slot hits the market, especially one by a top software provider such as NetEnt, it can be tempting to assume that it will be a great game.

Many punters have been waiting for the release of the Jumanji online slot as it features scenes and graphics from the original 1995 film starring Robin Williams.

The Jumanji online slot was released in celebration of the new Jumanji film (starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Jack Black), but also in remembrance of the original film which is now more than 20 years old!

 Hands-On Slot Test

In order to truly get the full experience of this NetEnt creation, we had to test it first hand. From the very first moment that the slot loads, it's a treat for the eyes and ears.

The opening scene kicks off with the Jumanji board game on the screen and the jungle drumbeat begins to play. As the music builds, the game bursts open in a flash of lights and takes us to the reels of this unique slot.

Set on the board game itself, you'll spot plenty of references to the 1995 movie around the edge of the game screen. 

Monkeys in the kitchen, vines creeping out of a cupboard, the staircase and chandelier, as well as a bookshelf can all be seen in each corner.

 Jungle Fun Gameplay

Available to play from as little as €0.10 per spin or as much as €200 per spin of the reels, we opted for a €10 bet to get started.

Designed with 36 paylines on an irregular set of reels, the gameplay is smooth and the soundtrack is lively. You'll also hear birds chirping, monkeys chattering and bugs buzzing by.

The symbols include wild animals such as rhinos, crocodiles, lions, and pelicans. You'll also find the Jumanji board game, standard card symbols, and a WILD symbol on the reels.

 Impressive Bonus Features

Winning was not difficult to achieve as the symbols line up on a regular basis, but the prizes are unfortunately quite small. If you enjoy smaller wins on a regular basis, then Jumanji definitely delivers.

One thing is for sure, the bonus features found on the Jumanji slot are by far the most exciting reason to play! Triggered at random, a Wild Stampede of rhinos tore across the board (destroying the bookshelf) and tossed WILD symbols onto the reels. This resulted in a Mega Win and definitely makes playing even more worthwhile.

The other bonus features available include Sticky Vines that reward re-spins which increase the win, Monsoon Wilds which fills one or two reels with Wild symbols, and Monkey Mayhem. During this feature, monkeys shuffle random symbols on the board to create potentially rewarding combinations. Those rascals!

There are also special board games, multiple Free Spins features, and much more to be explored.

Overall, Jumanji is definitely a fun casino game to try your hand at. Filled with great ways to keep your eyes and ears busy while you spin the reels, you certainly won't be bored.

The new Jumanji slot launched on the 2nd of July 2018 and is available at all top NetEnt casinos.