African Elephant at Betwarts Casino: what the numbers tell you
Pragmatic Play's African Elephant is a 5x4 high-volatility slot where Free Spins feature guaranteed wild shapes. It returns 96.04% to players.
What African Elephant gives you to play with
Wild shapes change the grid. African Elephant is a 5-reel, 4-row slot set in a savanna theme, released in 2023 by Pragmatic Play. Wins form across 20 paylines from left to right. The game's defining feature is the Wild Shape: a geometric outline appears randomly on any base game spin, turning all symbols inside it into Wilds. High volatility means wins come less often and can be much bigger. The Free Spins mode lifts the atmosphere into nighttime, with Wild Shapes guaranteed every spin.
Players with patience, bigger wins ahead. This slot suits players with a bank large enough for high volatility swings and enough patience to chase bigger hits. Minimum bet sits at NZ$0.20, so casual spinners can join in. Maximum bet reaches NZ$100 for those playing the long game. The bought Free Spins bonus costs NZ$500 at the top example bet, adding another option for players who want to skip the base game grind.
Free Spins guarantee Wild Shapes every spin. Free Spins shape every serious run on African Elephant. Land 3, 4 or 5 Bonus scatters anywhere to trigger 10, 15 or 25 spins. Every single free spin carries a guaranteed Wild Shape, stacking the odds in your favour. Retriggering adds the same spin counts again. The mode runs until you reach the 15,000x win cap or run out of spins, whichever comes first. That cap can end your round early if the win climbs high enough.
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You can see upfront what African Elephant pays back, how often wins arrive, and what the biggest possible win is.
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NZ$1 500 000
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African Elephant symbol payouts at a glance
These payouts show what you win in dollars at a NZ$2 bet. More matching symbols on a payline means more money.
Premium symbols
Wild3+ NZ$5 · 5+ NZ$150
Rhino3+ NZ$4 · 5+ NZ$60
Zebra3+ NZ$2.50 · 5+ NZ$25Regular symbols
Wildebeest3+ NZ$2.50 · 5+ NZ$15
Cheetah3+ NZ$1.50 · 5+ NZ$10
Meerkat3+ NZ$1 · 5+ NZ$10African Elephant free spins: what changes in the bonus round
How many free spins do you get? Land 3, 4, or 5 bonus scatters anywhere to start 10, 15, or 25 free spins. The wild shape forms on every spin in this round. Retriggerable with the same counts. A 15000x cap ends the round early. Special nighttime savanna background marks the bonus mode.
What happens when the geometric outline forms? On each base game spin, a geometric outline may appear at random across the grid. All positions inside that outline turn into wild symbols with a golden-orange fire glow and green vine border. This shape shifts the grid to create new winning combinations.
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African Elephant returns 96.04% to 96.07% per 100 staked
RTP is the average amount a slot returns over an enormous number of spins. Each RTP figure here applies only to the play condition shown next to it. One applies to the standard game; the other applies when you buy Free Spins.
RTP 96.04% · Standard game
RTP 96.07% · Buy Free Spins bonus
What nobody can promise about this spin
African Elephant bonus timing. The Free Spins bonus arrives without warning on any spin. You cannot plan when it comes or count on reaching it in your session. Some players trigger it quickly; others play longer before it lands.
Your session is independent. One session's result is decided by chance, not by the RTP figure. The 96.04% applies across thousands of spins by many players, not to yours today. Your outcome could be better or worse than the average.
Understand the ceiling. The maximum win of NZ$1,500,000 is a ceiling that very few players reach. It sits far beyond the typical outcome. Plan your bet around money you can afford to lose, not around this peak.
What does the bonus cost?
Pay NZ$500 to trigger Free Spins immediately instead of waiting for bonus scatters. Your bet remains NZ$5. The spins run at the same stake with guaranteed wild shapes on every spin.
What you need to know about African Elephant
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How do you keep African Elephant fun?
Before your session starts. Decide how much you can afford to spend on African Elephant in one session without affecting your bills or savings. Set that amount as your total budget before you start playing.
Stop loss and win limit. Choose a point to stop playing, even if you are ahead. High volatility means wins can be rare and substantial, and a big win can tempt you to keep spinning. Plan your exit.
Your account's safety tools. Use your Betwarts Casino account's deposit limits, loss limits and session time reminders. These tools help you stay within your plan across all your play, not just this slot.
Reach out for help. If African Elephant or any game stops feeling like fun, or if you ever feel you are chasing losses, use self-exclusion or take a break. The Gambling Helpline New Zealand and The Problem Gambling Foundation are here for support.