Planet of the Apes is a licensed slot NetEnt released in 2017 based on the sci-fi film franchise, and its main hook is that it’s built as two linked slots running side by side — one reel set themed around the apes, the other around the human resistance. Each side runs 5 reels, 3 rows, and 20 paylines for 40 combined paylines, with symbols able to transfer between the two grids.
| Provider | NetEnt |
| RTP | 96.33% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Reels / Rows | 5 / 3 |
| Paylines | 40 (20 per reel set) |
| Max Win | 3,000x bet |
| Release Year | 2017 |
On every spin, a symbol is selected from each of the two reel sets, and matching symbols stick in place and can transfer between the Ape side and the Human side as new symbols land, triggering extra respins along the way. Landing the Rise Bonus symbol on reel 1 pays an extra cash amount for every ape or human character that lands in the designated Rise area, while the Dawn Bonus symbol on reel 5 turns every ape and human symbol into a single random matching symbol. Free spins come in three separate modes — Rise (10 spins built around collecting wilds), Dawn (15 spins where a multiplier climbs up to 5x), and a Combined mode that runs both features back to back — giving the game more bonus variety than most licensed slots attempt.
Pros
- Dual linked reel sets with transferring symbols is a genuinely unusual mechanic
- Three distinct free spins modes (Rise, Dawn, and Combined) add real variety
- 3,000x bet max win is achievable through the Dawn mode’s climbing multiplier
- Strong film-licensed presentation with the franchise’s actual character designs
Cons
- Dual reel-set mechanic takes longer to learn than a standard single-grid slot
- Medium volatility with three separate bonus systems can feel complex for casual play
- As a licensed title it may not stay in casino lobbies as long as evergreen NetEnt originals