Ice Wolf 2: A Frostbitten Sequel

Ice Wolf 2, crafted by the folks over at ELK Studios, drags you into a stark, frozen expanse where wolf packs prowl, hunting not just prey but hefty jackpots. This follow-up to the 2019 original Ice Wolf—which, by the way, dropped alongside ELK’s fan-fave Cygnus—keeps the icy thrill intact but smooths out the edges with sharper visuals and a few fresh twists. If you skipped the first round, no worries: the core vibe remains—think frosty reels, a bonus row, and those addictive Respins after every win. The grid’s split into three zones: the main playing area, an icy layer above it, and the bonus row perched on top. You start with just the main section live, but every winning combo melts the ice above those symbols, unlocking more spots and cranking up your chances to a staggering 100,842 ways to win. Plus, there’s a smorgasbord of goodies like Multipliers and the Wolf Den bonus game, where you could snag a max payout of 10,000 times your bet.

So, why not join the wolf pack? Use every trick in the book to brave the biting cold, thaw out those frozen symbols, and rake in the wins. Fancy a spin? The Ice Wolf 2 demo’s waiting for you.

Theme, Gameplay & Payouts

At its heart, Ice Wolf 2 is a video slot boasting 6 reels and a flexible 3 to 7 rows, offering up to a mind-boggling 100,842 ways to win. Betting’s pretty flexible too, ranging from a modest 0.2 up to a hefty 100. But heads up—the RTP is on the low side at 94%, paired with high volatility, so those big wins might hit like a bolt from the blue but can pile up nicely, especially with the max win set at a juicy 10,000X your stake. The hit frequency clocks in at 20.9%, so expect some action, but don’t hold your breath for constant payouts.

Step inside, and you’re in a cavern carved entirely from ice, where an ancient Viking ship lies frozen in time. The reels are peppered with relics—axes, hammers, crests—and, of course, the titular Ice Wolves roam the grid. Whether you’re on your phone, tablet, or desktop, the game’s ready to roll.

The low-value symbols are your classic card royals: Q, K, and A, paying out a modest 0.25X your bet for six of a kind. Mid-tier symbols include a blue crest, green hammer, and red axe, rewarding between 0.75X and 1.5X for six matches. The high-value icons—blue eagle, green elk, and red wolf—can pay anywhere from 2X to 5X your bet for six symbols. And then there’s a whole menagerie of special symbols: Wilds, Multipliers, Howling Wolves, Golden Wolves, and Ice Wolves, all of which we’ll unpack shortly.

Special Features & Mechanics

What’s the top prize in Ice Wolf 2?

A whopping 10,000 times your bet.

What kind of bells and whistles does Ice Wolf 2 pack?

Loads: Wild Symbols, Ice Breaking Respins, a Bonus Row, Golden Wolf Symbols, Multipliers, Howling Wolf Symbols, Ice Wolf Respins, the Wolf Den Bonus Game, and even a Feature Buy option called X-iter.

Wild Symbols

Two flavors here. Both can stand in for any paying symbol and might come with random Multipliers. Regular Wilds stick around between Respins only if they’re part of a win or trapped under ice, while Golden Wilds are the clingy type—they never let go. Wilds landing on the Bonus Row are sticky until they help form a win.

Ice Breaking Respins

The grid’s split into three layers, but only the main section kicks off each spin. Score a winning line, and the ice above those symbols melts away—exactly the number of symbols that made the win on that reel. Then, a Respin fires up with the newly freed spots active, giving you fresh chances to shatter more ice and rack up wins. No win? The ice creeps back, and the round’s done.

Bonus Row

Perched atop the grid, the Bonus Row is a bit of a mystery box—mostly empty spaces and special symbols that can trigger wins or features. Expect to see Wilds, Multipliers, Scatters, Golden Wolf Symbols, and +1 Spin Symbols hanging out here.

Golden Wolf Symbol

When a Golden Wolf lands on the Bonus Row, it smashes the ice on itself plus the two spots beside it. Then, a wolf dashes down each affected column, clearing all ice and turning those symbols into Wilds, sometimes leaving behind a Multiplier between 2X and 5X. Pretty slick, huh?

Multiplier Symbols

These bad boys show up on the Bonus Row with values ranging from 2X all the way up to 50X. Any active Multiplier boosts all wins, no matter where they land.

Howling Wolf Symbols

These howl only on reels 2 through 6 in the main grid. Once they land, they turn left or right, let out a howl, and blast away ice in a 90-degree cone. Wild Symbols caught in the howl get their Multipliers juiced up. After the serenade, the Howling Wolf morphs into a Wild Symbol.

Ice Wolf Respin

If an Ice Wolf symbol is active on reels 2 to 6 at spin’s end, you get a Respin where all Ice Wolf symbols stick around. Before the reels stop, a wolf runs down each column with an active Ice Wolf, clearing ice and leaving a trail of Wilds behind. It’s like a frosty stampede.

Wolf Den Bonus Game

Land an active Scatter on the Bonus Row, and bam—you’re awarded 5 spins. A new section called the Wolf Den pops up beneath the grid, where Ice Wolves might trigger on each spin, activating up to 4 Ice Wolf symbols that run down columns, clearing ice and turning symbols Wild. Plus, during this bonus, +1 Spin Symbols can appear on the Bonus Row, giving you extra spins if you’re lucky.

Feature Buy (X-iter)

Want to skip the wait? For a price based on your bet, you can buy into various features:

2.5X = Bonus Hunter: one spin with triple the chance to trigger the bonus game.

10X = Call of The Wild: one spin guaranteed to trigger a wolf feature.

25X = Ice Breaker: one spin with all ice cleared and 100,824 ways to win.

100X = Bonus Game: one spin guaranteed to trigger the Wolf Den Bonus Game.

250X = Super Bonus Game: guaranteed Wolf Den Bonus Game with all ice cleared.

Final Thoughts on Ice Wolf 2

After six long years since the original Ice Wolf dropped in late 2019, fans have been chomping at the bit for this sequel. So, what’s changed? Honestly, it’s a bit like catching up with an old friend who’s had a facelift—same core, but sharper, icier, and with a max win that’s quadrupled from 2,500X to a whopping 10,000X your bet. The graphics? They’ve been buffed up nicely—crisper, more detailed, and definitely more frosty, though the vibe remains rugged and harsh, far from your typical cozy winter or Christmas slot. That barren cave setting actually makes it stand out in a sea of holiday-themed releases, which, frankly, is a breath of fresh (or frozen) air.

Now, about the gameplay—ELK Studios keeps their signature style, but with a twist. The RTP is still on the stingy side at 94%, which might make some players raise an eyebrow, but the potential for big wins is there if you’re patient. The Ice Breaking Respins remain the heart of the action: every win melts some ice, unlocking more symbols and spins until the magic runs dry. New additions like the Howling Wolf and Ice Wolf Respins add some spice, but the real prize lies in cracking open the Bonus Row, where Multipliers can soar up to 50X, extra Wilds lurk, and the Wolf Den Bonus Game can really turn the tide. In that bonus, Ice Wolves stampede across the reels, leaving Wilds in their wake, and extra spins can stack up to keep the party going.

All told, Ice Wolf 2 is a feature-packed beast, brimming with special symbols and bonuses that feel like a proper evolution rather than just a rehash. If you’re curious, give the demo a whirl—you might just find yourself howling along.

In short, Ice Wolf 2 takes the sturdy bones of its predecessor and turns it into a high-volatility, ice-shattering Respin extravaganza.