Wild Times Slot

Wild Times Slot

Being the leading suppliers of traditional fruit machines in British pubs for over three decades, it’s not surprising that Barcrest, as a software provider, has established itself as an expert in the classic fruit machine category at online casinos as well.

At first glance, Wild Times may seem like more of the same, but in all honesty, if you enjoy classic 3-reel fruit machines, Barcrest has enhanced this new online slot game to provide a bit of extra excitement and enjoyment from your fruit-themed spins.

While Wild Times could rely solely on its visual appeal, luckily it doesn’t stop there. With multiplying wilds, win both ways, and a fresh approach to Barcrest’s big bet feature, the game adds to the simple fun.

Theme

I get it, the fruit theme has been overdone over the years, or has it? Slot machine features evolve constantly, as do graphics and sound effects. What was a top game in a genre a decade ago can now feel outdated and out of touch.

Wild Times plays on this notion and introduces a higher level of graphics for the Barcrest studio. The colors are rich and vibrant, elevating it beyond titles like the classic Wild Knights. We caught a glimpse of this in Black Magic Fruits recently, but even that slot falls short of Wild Times as a polished product.

This game almost resembles a land-based Vegas-style video slot rather than a simple 3-reel fruity. And speaking of casino slots, you’ll finally get to see some animated big win sequences. While this may not be groundbreaking, the addition of new graphics, audio elements, and win sequences would enhance the gaming experience on their own, even if this were a standard Barcrest game.

Features

Similar to many other 3-reel, 3-row titles from Barcrest, Wild Times has a minimum bet of 0.10 credits and a maximum win of 500.00 credits. It’s not geared towards high rollers, but by utilizing Barcrest’s big bet feature in this game, you can activate 27 active paylines. While we’re accustomed to the big bet feature affecting RTP in these games, the way it’s implemented here is quite clever as it transforms the game into a pay-any-ways machine.

The wild symbols remain fixed but offer a new feature in the form of a lucky spinning wheel bonus. When a wild symbol lands, it randomly offers multipliers of 5/6/8 or even 10x. Landing more than one wild symbol results in stacked multipliers, adding real excitement to what is otherwise a standard fixed wild symbol gameplay.

Summary

If you appreciate classic symbols like bars, melons, and cherries, Wild Times checks off all the traditional fruit game requirements. Its strength lies in not just introducing new gameplay features but also enhancing the audiovisual experience for the classic fruity theme without sacrificing playability. With full mobile compatibility and optimization, we believe Barcrest has a winning game on their hands. Are you prepared for a wild adventure?

Jesse Miller iGaming Writer

Last Updated: April 21, 2025