Original Release: IGT, 2002 (? – definitely pre-2010)
Other Releases: PC/Mac (part of IGT Slots Collection), 2010
A slot that’s probably considered “vintage” now from the early video era, but remains a presence on casino floors due to relatively low volatility and low-roller generosity
Wolf Run (IGT, 2002)
Review by: C. M0use
One of IGT’s bigger hits from the 00s early era of video slots, Wolf Run’s simplicity is part of the ongoing appeal. It’s a 5×4 with only 40 possible paylines, but regular line wins are pretty frequent as are bonus games. For my trial run of it I went up 200% in just 10 minutes, so it definitely made a positive first impression!
Of course, as with all slots, that’s not a typical play session. But it does seem like a very good one for low-rolling grinders looking to minimize loss possibilities while sitting on comps, drinks or whatever for a while. Just make sure you get the right one; while the original beat-up old “shorties” from 20 years ago are still scattered about on casino floors, there is a newer version in a taller and shinier cabinet (just spotted it at Vegas Planet Hollywood recently) that has a much higher minimum bet and not-as-favorable odds. The original is a true penny slot, with its analog buttons allowing for as little as 1 cent for the center line going up to 20 cents per line.
I’ve seen numbers around claiming its a 94.98% RTP, which is VERY high for casino floor slots, but I can believe it after trying it out. But the other thing that makes it appealing is that you don’t have to chase rare big wins in a bonus feature to even out to that RTP, it’s more of a steady state than any other slots. Definitely worth keeping an eye out for if that prospect floats your boat. It’s as “unfancy” as it gets but you really make up for that in value!
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