Slot Pelican Pete

Game overview

Pelican Pete is a cheerful Aristocrat slot set on the coast. The main character is a pelican, and the reels carry seaside items such as fish, an anchor, a treasure chest, a starfish and a sunset, all in bright ocean colours. The graphics are basic, with few animations, but the game runs smoothly and the rules are easy to follow, which makes it a sensible choice for newer players.

Its main attraction is a free spins round with sticky wilds, the same idea that powers other Aristocrat classics.

Rules and how wins are paid

There are five reels and up to 50 paylines. You choose how many lines to play and the bet per line, and the total stake is the two multiplied together. Wins pay for matching symbols on a line from the left.

Symbols

The card values J, Q, K, A, 9 and 10 are the low pays. The fish, the anchor, the treasure chest and the starfish sit in the middle, and the sunset is the best of the regular symbols. Pelican Pete is the wild and the lighthouse is the scatter.

Special features

Pelican Pete wild

The pelican replaces every symbol except the scatter, helping to complete line wins in the base game.

Gamble

Every win can be gambled. You guess the card to try to multiply the amount, and a wrong guess loses it.

Free spins

Three or more lighthouse scatters start the free spins. In this round every Pelican Pete wild that lands stays in its position until the feature finishes. The wilds build up over the spins, so the screen tends to get stronger the longer the bonus lasts. More scatters during the round add extra spins.

Bet settings, bonus buy and RTP

There is no bonus buy. The bet per line runs from 0.01 to 0.10 credits on the version reviewed, multiplied by the number of active lines. Published RTP figures for this game differ between review sites, so check the help screen of the version you play, and remember that casinos may run lower RTP versions.

How to play, step by step

1. Pick the number of lines, up to 50.
2. Set the bet per line.
3. Spin and use the pelican wild to complete lines.
4. Land three or more lighthouses to start the free spins with sticky wilds.
5. Decide whether to take a win or gamble it.

Tips before you play

Playing fewer lines lowers the cost of each spin, but it also means fewer chances to connect the sticky wilds in the bonus. Choose a setup that fits your budget, set a limit before you begin, and stop when you reach it.