Boomanji is a Betsoft release from 2013 that has quietly built a reputation as one of the studio’s better-value titles. The colourful, almost retro-futuristic fruit theme disguises what is genuinely a high-volatility slot with one of the stronger RTPs Betsoft has published — making it more interesting under the hood than the cheerful visuals first suggest.

The game runs on 20 paylines with a both-ways-pays mechanic, meaning symbols pay from left to right and right to left simultaneously. That effectively doubles your winning opportunities on every spin. Bets range from $0.02 to $0.40. The fruit theme is colourful and slightly neon-tinged, with a bold, graphic style that feels deliberately retro without being derivative.

The bonus mechanic combines both-ways pays with a Free Spins round featuring expanding wilds. During Free Spins, wild symbols expand to cover full reels and pay in both directions — creating scenarios where a single wild reel can anchor wins from multiple symbol combinations simultaneously. It’s a clean and effective feature, and the expanding wilds land with satisfying visual impact when they connect. No Bonus Buy is available, so the feature must be triggered through base-game play.

Boomanji’s RTP of 97.63% is notably high, and the high volatility means that when the Free Spins round fires up with expanding wilds active, the returns can be meaningfully above average. The max win is 200x your stake — not enormous by modern standards, but the elevated RTP gives this game genuine long-term value. Medium-session players will feel the difference.

Boomanji is a solid pick for players who prioritise return quality over flashy mechanics. The high RTP and both-ways pays structure make it better value than many contemporary titles, particularly for those comfortable with occasional dry spells.