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Design and theme
85 %
Features and playability
85 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
Slot machine details and review Water Tiger
Endorphinaβs Water Tiger is a slot machine with a very specific target: the Orient audience. The inspiration for it comes from the Chinese Zodiac and the Water Tiger Year, which was back in 2022. In slot machine form, it translates into a game area with 5×3 reels, which has a total of 20 active paylines.
Every slot machine must be developed by a company that invented, designed and put it into operation. Many players eventually find that they only enjoy playing on machines from specific software provider, so they narrow down their selection by preferred brand.
A slot with medium volatility. Wins are less frequent, but more often of higher value. The game is less stable and you can expect longer periods without winning, suitable for players who can tolerate higher risk and are more after bigger wins. More about volatility here.
Slot theme and symbols
Water Tiger is an Endorphina slot machine, and it delivers a Chinese Zodiac-inspired line-up of symbols. The Water Tiger is one of the creatures mentioned there, and it is the main focus for the design of this slot with five reels. Some symbols have that expected theme connection, particularly the higher-value ones. The rest are basic Royals, half a dozen of them and about as ugly as they can be. There was no effort to make those Royals a bit more theme-appropriate, unfortunately.
Water Tiger theme and symbols
Gameplay-wise, Water Tiger delivers a medium to high volatility experience, with plenty of losing rounds, but also with the chance to hit a big prize from time to time. It doesnβt deliver impressive prizes at its best, unfortunately, as it pays at most 1,666x the stake. RTP-wise, itβs doing fine, at 96.03%. The regular side of this five-reel slot has you forming 3 to 5 symbol combinations to deliver the smaller prizes.
Golden Ship
Gold Coins
Gold Fish
Firecrackers
Hand Fan
Letter A
Letter K
Letter Q
Letter J
Number 10
Number 9
Special Symbols and Slot Features
3D
NO
Autoplay
YES
Free Spins
YES
Gamble Feature
YES
Locking Symbols
NO
Wild Symbol
YES
Win Multiplier
NO
Other features
Bonus buy
Expanding Wild
Scatter Symbol
WILD symbol
One of the more impressive symbols that Water Tiger has to offer is the one that features the creature mentioned in the title. The Water Tiger acts as a wild, and it can land on all reels. It will form its own combinations, and it pays up to 50x the stake, but it is also available to be used as a substitute in regular combinations. During free spins, it becomes an expanding wild.
Scatter symbol
Second, we have the scatter symbol, with the image for it being that of the tigerβs paw print, crafted out of gold and diamonds. Land 3, 4, or 5 of these at the same time to get paid up to 100x the stake and trigger the main feature.
Free Spins
Whenever you get the required 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols, the game will grant you access to 10, 15, or 20 free spins (or will retrigger them, if youβre already in this feature). The added ability is to get expanding wilds on the reels, rather than the regular version.
Risk Game (Gamble)
The game gives you the option to gamble winnings, in a card game where you have to pick a card that is of higher value than the one the dealer has. You do get to see the dealerβs hand before you risk your money, so you can optimize for it and only play when he has a low enough card that you have very high odds. Be careful, though, as you can easily lose the roundβs winnings. Like all gambling games, there is no guarantee here.
Bonus Pop Buy
The Bonus Pop option features three values you can use to get the three variants of free spins: 65x for 10 spins, 105x for 15, or 261x for 25 free spins.
Prize table
Symbol
Multiplier
3x in payline
4x in payline
5x in payline
WILD symbol
5x
25x
50x
Scatter symbol
2x
10x
100x
Golden Ship
2.50x
5x
25x
Gold Coins
2.50x
5x
25x
Gold Fish
2.50x
5x
25x
Firecrackers
1.25x
2.50x
12.50x
Hand Fan
1.25x
2.50x
12.50x
Letter A
1x
2x
10x
Letter K
1x
2x
10x
Letter Q
0.50x
1x
5x
Letter J
0.50x
1x
5x
Number 10
0.50x
1x
5x
Number 9
0.50x
1x
5x
Our rating of the game
Water Tiger
Water Tiger doesnβt deliver enough to make it stand out. It mightβve been interesting when the Chinese New Year came around, back in 2022, when it was the Year of the Water Tiger. Itβs not a great option now, as its medium-high volatility results in wins of only 1,666x, and the list of special features feels too basic. It does have an OK RTP, at 96.03%, but so do most of the other Orient-themed slots you could be playing instead of this one.
80%
Editor's rating
Design and theme
80 %
80 %
Features and playability
80 %
80 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
96 %
How do we rate slot machines?
We evaluate slot machines based on multiple criteria, from which we make our final verdict.
Top-paying wild symbols are available, and they turn into expanding wilds for the free spins.
Has a free spins feature with up to 25 rounds, where wilds have the ability to expand.
The Water Tiger sub-category is not that often seen among the Orient slots.
Its RTP is at the right size, paying back 96.03% of whatβs wagered to its players, long-term.
Comes with three different options if you access the Bonus Pop Buy menu.
Cons
The Medium-High volatility is a downside in any slot machine, since itβs extra risk for the player.
Pays only 1,666x the stake at its best, which is lower than expected for its volatility.
Half a dozen Royal symbols with no connection to the Orient category dominate the reels.
Manufacturer Endorphina
Endorphina is a Prague-based online casino software developer founded in 2012, known for creating visually stunning and mathematically balanced slot games. π° The company combines classic slot mechanics with innovative features and engaging storylines, appealing to both traditional and modern players. Endorphinaβs portfolio includes popular titles like Book of Vlad, Hell Hot 100, and Chance Machine 40, all designed in HTML5 for seamless play across devices. Licensed and regulated by reputable authorities, Endorphina continues to stand out in the iGaming world for its creativity, reliability, and focus on player experience.
18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
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18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
How do we rate bonuses?
The overall bonus rating is determined based on several factors: the amount of the bonus, the company's rating, the ease of obtaining it, the players' rating and the conditions for obtaining the bonus.
Total bonus amount
90 %
Easy to reach
89 %
Bonus conditions
90 %
Casino rating
91 %
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18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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