Zombie Hunter

Zombie Hunter is a 5-reel, 30-payline horror/action slot developed by SimplePlay, with its widely cited release date being October 1, 2018. The game pits heavily armed female zombie hunters against undead threats, combining traditional paylines with feature-packed mechanics like Extra Reel Wilds, Anti-Zombie Bonus, and Free Spins with wild reel enhancements. One of its distinguishing elements is the Anti-Zombie Bonus: a pick-and-click style sequence where bullets are used across rounds to find an “Anti-Virus” prize, adding a level of strategy beyond plain spinning.

Although it bears a familiar 5×3 layout, the inclusion of Extra Reel Wild mechanics (where entire reels may turn wild during free spins) and the intentional arrangement of scatter, bonus, and free game symbols across specific reels give Zombie Hunter a more premium feel compared to standard slots in the SimplePlay library.

Zombie Hunter blends horror, tactical shooter, and femme action into its aesthetic. The backdrop is a darkened warehouse or abandoned facility, with flickering lights, concrete textures, and glimpses of zombie silhouettes. The color palette is muted—grays, blacks, greens—with splashes of red to accentuate danger symbols.

Symbols include zombie bride, female hunters in tactical gear, weapons (guns, knives, ammo), and utility icons. The Wild is represented as an anti-virus bottle, glowing when active. The Scatter is a radioactivity / hazard sign, and the Free Game / Bonus variants are differentiated by red or bullet-slashed versions of that sign. Animations highlight feature triggers: wild reels flash, zombies stagger, windows crack, and bullets fly in the bonus rounds. Audio design includes ambient industrial hum, gunfire cracks during bonus, and moans or groans in transitional sequences, supporting the action/horror tone without overwhelming the spin pacing.

Players begin by selecting a coin size and number of coins per line, covering all 30 paylines (adjustable). Spin initiates the round. Matching 3–5 identical symbols along a payline from leftmost reel yields payout. The anti-virus wild substitutes for non-scatter/bonus symbols. To trigger Free Spins, you typically need two scatter symbols plus a Free Game symbol on reels 1, 3, and 5, in a designated arrangement. During free spins, between 1 and 3 reels randomly turn into wilds (Extra Reel Wild feature), enhancing coverage. Bonus progression (Anti-Zombie) is triggered by two scatter + one bonus symbol on reels 1, 3, and 5 respectively, entering the pick stage where you have three bullets and eight rounds to locate the Anti-Virus. Autoplay, Max Bet, and Turbo mode may also be available in many jurisdictions.

Free Spins + Extra Reel Wild

When 2 scatters + 1 Free Game symbol align on reels 1, 3 and 5, the Free Spins round begins with 6 spins. During Free Spins, the Extra Reel Wild feature activates: between 1 and 3 full reels are randomly designated as wilds on each spin, substituting for regular symbols (excluding scatter, bonus, Free Game). The Free Spins round does not retrigger (scatter, bonus & free game symbols do not appear during free spins).

Bonus Buy Option: No

Anti-Zombie Bonus (Pick & Shoot)

Triggered when 2 scatters + 1 bonus symbol land on reels 1, 3, and 5 in the base game. In the bonus, players use three bullets over eight rounds to find zombies or ultimately the Anti-Virus. Each round, selecting “Left or Right” navigates a path; killing a zombie yields Zombie Prizes (5×, 10×, 15× the total bet). If you survive to the final round and uncover the Anti-Virus, you get one of Anti-Virus Prizes (50×, 100×, 150×). The bonus ends if you run out of bullets or hit the virus early.

Bonus Buy Option: No

Progressive Jackpot

Zombie Hunter also incorporates a progressive jackpot randomly triggered aside from features. Reports mention minor, major, and mega jackpot tiers that may activate at random during base play.

Bonus Buy Option: No

Symbols include high-value female hunter and bride icons, middle weapon and ammo icons, low weapon accessories, and special wild / scatter / bonus symbols. Here's a simplified structure based on public sources (5-of-a-kind top prizes):

Wild substitutes for all regular symbols except scatter, Free Game, and bonus symbols. Scatter and bonus symbols have specialized placement (scatter appears in reels 1 & 3; Free Game symbol on reel 5; bonus symbol also only on reel 5) in many implementations.

Wins are resolved along 30 fixed paylines, left to right, for matching symbols (3+, adjacent reels). The wild substitution and Extra Reel Wild mechanic expand wage coverage during Free Spins, improving win probability. The major growth potential lies in Anti-Zombie Bonus, where 8 rounds can multiply payout through pick decisions; and in Free Spins with a reel turned wild, which effectively creates re-spins or symbol stacking potential. The progressive jackpot in random moments can also produce outsized wins outside the standard mechanisms.

There is no well-documented sequel called Zombie Hunter 2 in SimplePlay’s lineup. However, SimplePlay’s portfolio includes thematically adjacent slots like Zombie Mode, Horror Busters, and Ghost Hunters. Alternative providers also carry zombie/horror slots with extra reel wilds and pick bonuses—examples include Blood Suckers 2 (NetEnt) and Dead Man’s Trail (Relax Gaming). What distinguishes Zombie Hunter is its alignment of free game + extra reel wild + pick & shoot bonus in one 30-line package.

Zombie Hunter is a robust, feature-rich horror action slot. Its 96.12% RTP and high volatility place it in the more aggressive end of SimplePlay’s catalog. The Anti-Zombie Bonus gives it a strategy layer beyond spins, while the Extra Reel Wild in Free Spins boosts big-win potential. The progressive jackpot adds sporadic surprise upside.

Its drawbacks include the rigid layout (30 lines, fixed coin/line structure), limited retrigger potential in free spins, and variability in top win ceilings across sources. The reliance on specific reel positions for scatter/bonus symbols increases feature difficulty. Overall, the game is well suited for players who enjoy medium to high risk, multiple bonus layers, and zombie theme dynamics rather than pure volatility or minimal-feature slots.