Epic Ape 2
- RTP
- 95.97%
- Volatility
- HIGH
- Max win
- 10,000×
- Hit freq
- -
- Grid
- -
- Bet
- €0.20 - €200.00
- Released
- 2021-07-29
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Our take
High-volatility jungle sequel with progressive jackpots and 50 free spins, but offers minimal innovation over the original Epic Ape.
Playtech's sequel undergoes a visual overhaul—graphics and animations are refreshed—and integrates into the Jackpot Blitz progressive network, offering four-tiered random prizes. The 6×4 layout and 4096 ways remain, alongside the core free-spins feature: the Panther scatter awards up to 50 spins, where multiplier wilds (likely up to 5×, matching the original) boost premium-symbol payouts. The 10,000× max win represents a modest increase over the original's undocumented ceiling, suggesting the progressive integration has inflated the published top prize.
High volatility persists: base-game hit frequency is moderate, with the feature round delivering significant payouts when multiplier wilds align. The integration of progressive jackpots—four tiers accessible at random—adds variance to bonus payouts; players triggering the hold round have an additional chance to win one of the four accumulating prizes, though odds and mechanics are undocumented.
With a 95.97% RTP, Epic Ape 2 is competitive but trails many modern alternatives (96%+ is standard). The substantial overlap with the original's mechanics—same layout, similar free-spins structure, comparable volatility—limits novelty for returning players. The Jackpot Blitz integration and visual refresh are the primary differentiators.
Pros
- Up to 50 free spins with multiplier wilds drive substantial payouts
- Jackpot Blitz integration adds progressive prizes to bonus features
- 10,000× max win is strong and achievable during feature rounds
- 4096 ways to win provides excellent payline coverage
Cons
- 95.97% RTP is competitive but below modern standards (96%+)
- Limited innovation over the original Epic Ape; mechanics are largely unchanged
- Progressive-jackpot odds and mechanics are undocumented
- High volatility creates prolonged dry streaks outside the bonus round
Math breakdown
- Volatility score
- 3 / 5
- Max win
- 10,000x the stake
Gameplay video
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FAQ
- What's new in Epic Ape 2 versus the original?
- The sequel features refreshed graphics, integration into the Jackpot Blitz progressive network (offering four random jackpot tiers), and a slightly higher published max win (10,000× vs. undocumented original). Core mechanics—6×4 layout, 4096 ways, 50 free spins—remain.
- How do free spins trigger?
- Land the Panther scatter to trigger free spins. The round awards up to 50 spins, with multiplier wilds (likely up to 5×) applied to premium symbols for compounding payouts.
- What are the Jackpot Blitz prizes?
- Playtech's Jackpot Blitz network offers four random progressive jackpot tiers, accessible during the hold or bonus round. Specific odds and tier values are undocumented but vary by operator and region.
- What's the maximum win?
- The published max is 10,000×, typically achieved when premium symbols align with multiplier wilds during free spins. Progressive jackpots may inflate this further, though odds are undocumented.
- How does volatility compare to the original?
- Epic Ape 2 matches the original's high volatility. Expect frequent small losses in the base game, balanced by rare but potent free-spins payouts.
