Alchemy Gaming has experienced moderate success with their underwater-themed game, Aquanauts. Tiger’s Ice, although set in a different time and environment, follows a similar gameplay structure. This time, players are transported back to the Ice Age, where the white and black saber-tooth tiger takes center stage. Both games feature a 5×5 grid with 3,125 ways to win and the notable Echo Rolls mechanic. Randomly activated, Echo Rolls guarantee a win by filling in the gaps left by the Rolling Reels feature. The frozen landscape is adorned with primitive inscriptions, and a bonus wheel offers various enhancements for the feature. However, Tiger’s Ice falls short in terms of its potential, with a maximum win of 20,000x, less than half of its predecessor. Additionally, the return to player (RTP) percentage is slightly lower. Premium symbols reward players with payouts ranging from 1.5 to 6.66 times their stake for landing five of a kind. Wild symbols substitute for other pay symbols to help complete winning combinations, with the potential to award up to 10 times the stake for landing five wilds on a payline. The Rolling Reels mechanic removes winning symbols and replaces them with new ones, continuing as long as wins occur. The Echo Roll feature may trigger after a Rolling Win, filling empty positions with matching symbols for a guaranteed win. The feature collects all winning symbols, potentially increasing its chances of triggering. The Bonus Round is activated by landing three scatters in a Rolling Reels sequence, granting eight free spins. Additional triggering scatters award two extra spins each. Prior to the feature, a Bonus Wheel is spun, providing one or more modifiers. One of the modifiers increases the win multiplier during the bonus round, with a default increase of one. Each scatter landed in the bonus round awards an additional spin. Non-UK players have the option to purchase the bonus round for 100 times their stake and can also utilize the Upsizer feature for extra upgrades. The gameplay footage showcases some smaller base game wins before purchasing the bonus round, ultimately obtaining 12 free spins. Overall, Tiger’s Ice offers a unique and enjoyable gaming experience, complemented by pleasing audiovisuals and smooth gameplay mechanics. The occasional Echo Rolls provide a sense of security, but the ultimate goal is to trigger the bonus round. Utilizing the upgrade wheel effectively is crucial, and non-UK players have the advantage of purchasing additional upgrades. The game’s volatility is deemed very high, but the potential for a solid 20,000x win compensates for it.
