Black Wolf: Hold & Win by 3 Oaks Gaming – A Howling Good Time for Aussie Players on Joe Fortune

Black Wolf: Hold & Win is an engaging video pokie that brings the thrill of the wild right to your screens. With captivating graphics and dynamic features, this game offers players an adventurous experience filled with opportunities to win big. Perfect for both casual players and seasoned veterans, Black Wolf will keep you entertained for hours.

Some details regarding the game’s mathematics and specific payout values are not publicly disclosed.


Property Value Notes for AU Players
Reel Count 5
Row Count 4
Paylines 25
RTP 95.65% Third-party estimate; not provider-certified
Volatility Medium
Min Bet $0.25
Max Bet $60.00
Max Win 2000x bet Grand Jackpot

RTP Section

This game offers a single RTP profile of 95.65%, which is typical for many mid-range pokies. Players should keep this in mind when planning their betting strategy.


How the Pokie Plays

Black Wolf features a standard 5×4 grid with 25 paylines. Wins are formed from left to right, and players can enjoy a variety of symbols that contribute to the excitement. High-paying symbols like the Moose and Bobcat deliver substantial rewards, while low-paying symbols provide frequent, smaller wins.

Symbol Category Role
Moose High-paying Payouts as noted in the paytable
Bobcat High-paying Payouts as noted in the paytable
Eagle Medium-paying Payouts as noted in the paytable
Owl Medium-paying Payouts as noted in the paytable
A Low-paying Payouts as noted in the paytable
K Low-paying Payouts as noted in the paytable
Q Low-paying Payouts as noted in the paytable
J Low-paying Payouts as noted in the paytable
Black Wolf (Wild) Wild Substitutes all regular symbols except Scatter, Bonus, Boost, Mystery
Huntress (Scatter) Scatter Triggers Free Spins
Moon Bonus Bonus symbol Counts for Hold & Win bonus
Boost Boost symbol Collects Bonus values
Mystery (Purple Moon) Mystery symbol Transforms into Bonus or Jackpot symbol

Paytable

Symbol Payouts
Moose 3: 1×, 4: 4×, 5: 16×
Bobcat 3: 0.8×, 4: 3×, 5: 12×
Eagle 3: 0.6×, 4: 2.4×, 5: 10×
Owl 3: 0.6×, 4: 2.4×, 5: 10×
A 3: 0.4×, 4: 1.2×, 5: 4×
K 3: 0.4×, 4: 1.2×, 5: 4×
Q 3: 0.2×, 4: 0.8×, 5: 2×
J 3: 0.2×, 4: 0.8×, 5: 2×
Wild (Black Wolf) 3: 1×, 4: 6×, 5: 20×

Free Spins Feature

Trigger 8 Free Spins by landing 3 or more Huntress scatters anywhere on your reels. The excitement continues with the potential to retrigger this feature for more spins, enhancing your chances for big wins.

Feature Details
Trigger 3+ Huntress scatters
Initial Spins 8
Retrigger 3+ scatters during free spins awards 8 more spins
Special Symbols Boost, Mystery, Bonus

Hold and Win Bonus Feature

This feature requires landing 6 or more Moon Bonus symbols (or 5 Bonus + 1 Boost) to activate. Collecting bonus symbols adds an exhilarating layer to your gameplay as you aim for huge payouts.

Feature Details
Initial Respins 3
Respins Reset On Each new Bonus symbol collected
Symbols Sticky Yes
Max Symbols 20
End Condition Respins exhausted or full grid
Payout Collection Sum of all Bonus values + any jackpot
Jackpots Mini: 20×, Minor: 50×, Major: 100×, Grand: 2000×
Mystery Transformation Converts to Bonus or Jackpot
Bonus Meter Tracks symbols for in-game progression

Boost Feature

Finding a Boost symbol alongside Bonus or Mystery symbols will activate this feature. It collects the values of all visible Bonus symbols for added wins.

Feature Details
Activation Boost + Bonus or Mystery symbols
Placement Base Game: Reel 3 only; Bonus Games: Any reel

Volatility / Maths — Known vs Unknown

Math Aspect Details
Volatility Medium – balanced frequency/payout profile
Hit Frequency Not publicly disclosed
Cascade Logic Not publicly disclosed
Multipliers Not publicly disclosed

Joe Fortune Takeaway

  • Enjoy a medium volatility experience that balances wins and risks.
  • Free Spins and Hold and Win features offer multiple ways to win.
  • Max jackpot potential of 2000x provides exciting opportunities.
  • Accessible betting range from $0.25 to $60.00 makes it suitable for all players.