Goldilocks and the Wild Bears slot review (Quickspin)

Goldilocks and the Wild Bears is a very popular Quickspin slot that is based on the fairytale Goldilocks and the three bears

This gorgeous Quickspin slot was first released in 2012 and became an instant hit amongst slots aficionados from all over the world. In 2017 it was re-released in an HTML5 version, with crisper graphics and the Quickspin Achievements added.

The low variance, high bonus hit frequency and outstanding return to player of nearly 97% combined with beautiful graphics and innovative gameplay have proven to be an irresistible mix of entertainment and pure excitement.

Goldilocks slot gameplay and features

This 5 reel, 25 pay line slot centres around Goldilocks and the 3 bears. Of course, the porridge bowls of the story also play a prominent role in the game. Against the bear’s house in the forest as the backdrop, the reels spin smoothly, as we have come to expect from a Quickspin game. Technically, their slots are among the best in the world.

The minimum bet per spin is €0.25, and the maximum bet is capped at €100 per spin.

The three bears are the premium symbols in the game and will pay out between 8 x and 10 x your total stake when 5 of the same symbols line up on an active win line.

Earn extra multipliers up to 4 x

The bear’s porridge bowls act as multipliers in the game and help you land some big(gish) wins. The more wilds symbols that are part of a winning combination, the higher the multiplier. The maximum multiplier is 4 x.

These extra multipliers are a bear necessity for increasing your bankroll, as 5 of the same symbols do not pay out that much. Again, in typical Quickspin style. Most of their slots are low to medium variance. As a result, you will get a lot of entertainment and gameplay for your money, but it is quite hard to get those massive payouts.

The free spins bonus: collect Goldilocks for extra wilds and more free spins

Goldilocks acts as a scatter symbol, and she can appear on reels 2, 3 and 4. Three scattered Goldilocks activate the free spins bonus, which is very similar to the brilliant Big Bad Wolf bonus round.

You start each free spins bonus round with 10 spins with the possibility to earn more free spins.

Fill the meter for extra rewards

Every scattered Goldilocks during the free spins bonus will fill the Goldilocks meter. This meter has three levels, and by reaching those levels, you will earn extra wilds and extra free spins. After each level one of the three bears will become wild for the rest of the free spins. After level 2 and 3 you also get 2 extra free spins, for a maximum of 14 free spins.

These three levels are quite easy to reach, and you will find that you will fill 2 or 3 levels in most bonus features.

We like this bonus feature: collecting extra wilds and extra free spins add a whole new level of excitement. Another big plus is that this bonus seems to trigger quite often. On the downside, it rarely pays out massive amounts of money. Most Goldilocks bonus rounds will pay out between 25 x and 40 x the total stake.

This slot is not about making insane amounts of money. It’s about having a lot of fun while gambling – and making a little bit of money from time to time.

Our verdict on Goldilocks

We adore this Quickspin slot, which is placed highly in our 10 picks for best Quickspin slot.

It looks fantastic, has a great theme and the bonus feature is original and fun at the same time.

The RTP of 97.09% is excellent and good enough for a spot in our famous top 10 of best-paying slots page.

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