ELK Studios has introduced Bonzo’s Bananza, a jungle-themed online slot centered on a temple guarded by a fictional monkey character. The release joins a lineup of recent titles from the developer, reflecting continued output across multiple themes and mechanics. The studio confirmed that the game features a 5×5 grid and integrates several bonus elements designed to support extended gameplay.

The theme focuses on a fictional temple setting where Bonzo, described as its guardian, becomes distracted by bananas, allowing treasure hunters access to hidden riches. The game incorporates stacked nudging wilds, multiplier wilds, sticky wilds, respins, a bonus round and a super bonus round. The developer lists a maximum potential payout of up to 10,000 times the stake.

ELK Studios describes the game concept directly: “Deep in the South American jungle stands a hidden temple guarded by Bonzo, a brilliant and arrogant monkey. His only weakness is the Banana. When love takes over, Bonzo forgets his duty entirely, giving treasure hunters the perfect chance to raid the temple.”

Mechanics And Gameplay Structure

Bonzo’s Bananza operates on a 5-reel, 5-row format with 259 win ways. The title uses a highly volatile mathematical model and carries a theoretical return-to-player percentage of 94 percent according to product information. Betting levels range from relatively low entry stakes to higher wagering options, enabling a broad range of player participation.

The game includes several wild symbols with specific functions. Monkey wilds can expand across entire reels and apply multipliers. Banana wilds move vertically on the grid, triggering respins until they exit view. When these symbols interact, the multiplier effect may increase further.

Bonus rounds activate when scatter symbols appear in sufficient numbers. Landing three bonus symbols starts free spins, while four or five scatters introduce additional wild symbols at the start of the feature. Respins triggered by wild symbols do not reduce the number of free spins remaining.

ELK also includes a feature-buy system called X-iter, which allows players to access various bonus modes directly by increasing their stake. Options range from improved chances of triggering free spins to guaranteed bonus features.

Additional Releases And Portfolio Context

Bonzo’s Bananza arrives alongside several other recent titles from the developer. Arcanum launched earlier in February, featuring a 6-column, 7-row grid with persistent multipliers, symbol transformations and multiple bonus modes. The developer describes the narrative setting as follows: “Arcanum is an element from which ancient magic is forged. A wizard travels the land, searching for its power. He locates a valley where a shimmering portal hums with energy, leading him to the ancient symbols where Arcanum’s essence lies waiting.”

Earlier releases include Tropicool 5, Ice Wolf 2, Cygnus 6, World Eaters and Toro 911. Each title features different mechanics, ranging from expanding reels and respins to symbol transformations and bonus rounds. Maximum win potential varies across releases, with some titles offering up to 50,000 times the bet.

Bonzo’s Bananza now forms part of ELK Studios’ active slot catalog, available alongside earlier releases in regulated online gaming markets.