Evolution Dreamcatcher Review & Playing Strategy

Wheel of Fortune History

Wheels of Fortune are based on a simpler form of a roulette wheel. There are many different types of wheel, the most popular being the “Big 6” which the Evolution Dream Catcher is based on.

If you play in land-based casinos you’ll normally find Wheels placed strategically near the cashiers’ desk. The casino is hoping to tempt people with their last few chips for one or two spins of the wheel before they leave.

The wheel of fortune entered mainstream popularity when Merv Griffen, a TV producer, introduced one in the TV show “The Wheel of Fortune” in the 1970s.

The Evolution Gaming version is not the first live version. Betgames have a live Wheel of Fortune, but Evolution’s version has a number of unique differences that make the payout structure more appetising for adrenaline junkies.

How to play Evolution Dream Catcher

Roll forward to 2017 and Evolution have evolved the game further to attract a new audience to live casino games and perhaps provide a crossover game for slots players who love the big wins.

Dream Catcher in a Nutshell

• The wheel has 54 equal segments.
• 52 of the segments are marked with a number (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 & 40).
• 2 of the segments are marked with a multiplier symbol (2x & 7x).
• You bet on the number you think the wheel will stop at.
• Each of the numbers has a different payout value. It’s easy to remember as the payouts are the same as the number value. 1 pays out your stake x 1, 5 pays out your stake x 5 etc.
• If the wheel lands on the multiplier symbol then all bets remain and the wheel is spun again until it stops on a number. That payout is then multiplied by the multiplier. e.g. if the multiplier is 7x and then wheel then lands on 5 you get your stake x 5 x 7. (35 x payout).

Each number has a different payout and frequency that it appears on the wheel.

• Number 1 (Yellow) occupies 23 segments.
• Number 2 (Blue) occupies 15 segments.
• Number 5 (Purple) occupies 7 segments.
• Number 10 (Green) occupies 4 segments.
• Number 20 (Orange) occupies 2 segments.
• Number 40 (Red) occupies 1 segment.
• Multiplier 2x occupies 1 segment.
• Multiplier 7x occupies 1 segment.

Return to Player

The RTP for Dream Catcher is 96.58%.

Top Dream Catcher Playing Strategies

Like all games of chance, playing and winning strategies are always in the player’s mind. For Dream Catcher, this is no different; being a relatively new game, it’s sometimes difficult to know how to bet.

So I will provide you with my top tips for betting on Evolution Dream Catcher. The aim is to provide you with longer playing sessions and more opportunities to win.

Tip #1 – No strategy can guarantee you’ll win; only strategies will help you have a more extended playing session and make your bankroll last.

Tip #2 – Treat the Wheel like a roulette wheel, so consider bets that cover a large portion of the Wheel to give you the greatest chance of a return.

Tip #3 – Only bet what you can afford to lose. Bet proportionally to the amount of bankroll you have. If your bankroll is small, you should place small bets. Big bets on a small bankroll mean you’ll lose quickly. A stake of 10% of your total bankroll is more than enough when playing Dream Catcher.

Tip #4 – Assess your attitude to risk.

• Do you want an extended playtime and be able to turn over your bankroll lots of times? – Then pick a Low-Risk Strategy.
• If you don’t mind a short session and the risk of losing your money relatively quickly but with the chance of a good win, choose a medium Risk Strategy.
• Play a high-risk strategy if you’re gung-ho and lust after the big wins. It may not last long, your emotions will be tested, and you’ll likely lose everything quickly.

Strategies

Low Risk

A good low-risk strategy would be to bet on Number One, Two and Ten – which covers 77% of the Wheel – that’s 42 Segments out of 54.

Place one unit on 10, 3 units on one and two units on 2; total bet six units – you’ll break even if one or two lands and five units profit if ten lands.
This is a slow-build strategy – you won’t win big or lose big you’ll turn your bankroll over often. Cash out when you’ve doubled your bankroll.

Medium Risk

A good medium-risk strategy is to bet on Two, Five and 10. This will cover 26 Segments – 48% of the Wheel, giving you a 50-50 chance.

Place 2 units on Two, one on five and one on 10. You’ll break even on Two, making a 2 unit profit on five and seven on 10.

High Risk

A high-risk strategy is to bet on the numbers 10, 20 and 40 – seven segments or 12% of the Wheel.

A one-unit stake on each will return a profit on each number – but you have fewer numbers covered, so you’ll have many losing spins.

You can cover those losing spins by betting on Number 1 with 3 or 4 units. Three will break even four will make a profit. This way, you’ll slow down the losses while retaining the opportunity for a bigger win.

Multipliers

Multipliers can have a big impact on the returns you get. There are two multiplier segments on the Wheel, which, if landed on, will multiply the next win by two or seven times. Getting multiple multipliers, doubling or even tripling up is possible to create huge payouts. You hope that some of these come in with the strategy you’re playing.

Game Interface

The playing interface has been designed so that it can be played on desktop and mobile devices.

Desktop players get two viewing modes to choose from:

Fullscreen HD

and then Classic Mode for those that have less bandwidth or want to see more of the previous results and more of the chat.

Results

The results are displayed in close-up and are confirmed when the winning number is displayed on the interface.

Last Results

The last results are displayed on the right-hand side of the screen and show the last 21 spins.

Mobile Players can play in either portrait or landscape modes. Rotating the screen changes the viewing mode.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Evolution DreamCatcher?

Dreamcatcher is a live wheel of fortune type game, where you bet on which number a spinning wheel will stop on. The game can be played at online casinos that have Evolution Live Dealer games.

Who makes the DreamCatcher Wheel?

TCS John Huxley was responsible for creating and building the Dream Catcher Wheel. In fact, they also make the wheels for Playtech and the other Evolution Wheel games, Monopoly Live and Crazy Time.

How Do You Win on DreamCatcher?

To win on Dream Catcher you need to have placed a bet on a number 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 or 40. If the wheel stops on a segment with the same number you bet on, you have won. The lower the number the higher number of times it appears on the wheel. Number One will win most often.

What Are The Best Strategies for Playing Dreamcatcher?

The best strategies for playing and betting on DreamCatcher are those that increase your chances of winning, while not using up your bankroll too much. There are low risk, medium risk and high-risk strategies, which can you read more about here.

What is the RTP on DreamCatcher?

The Return to Player is 96.58%. Just a bit worse than the even money bets on Roulette at 97.30%

Where can I play DreamCatcher?

DreamCatcher can be played at most Evolution Live Casinos. Ones with bonuses can be found here.

Summary

Dream Catcher is certainly a niche game and aimed squarely as a crossover product for players who haven’t played Live Games before.

While it is simple in its concept, like slots, there isn’t the excitement generated like when you trigger a bonus round. In slots you know you’re going to get something when that happens, it’s just a case of how much.

But with Evolution Dream catcher even if the 7x multiplier is active you still have to get a winning number to receive a payout.

It’s a hugely popular game that can be played for low stakes, with the opportunity to win big. It appeals to players new to live games and also slot players who want a bit of conversation when they play.

I’ve never seen a game this is quite like marmite (you love it or hate it), but the mechanic of the wheel has been used in other games produced by Evolution – so it will always have an important part to play in Live Casino.

The presenters really make the game. Evolution has recruited well. They keep the interest in the game going and generate excitement even when it’s not there.

Similar Games to Dream Catcher

Evolution has produced two games that use the DreamCatcher Wheel:

• Monopoly DreamCatcher has an added RNG Bonus round that is entered when a successful bet lands on a 2 or 4 Rolls Bonus segment. It’s a monopoly themed game, look out for the Community Chest and Chance cards.
• Crazy TIme is DreamCatcher with four bonus rounds. It’s mad and exciting at the same time. Huge wins are possible!

Playtech has produced:

• Spin A Win which has some additional side bets to its main wheel game.
• Adventures Beyond Wonderland has four bonus rounds and is a game involving the fantasy world of Alice in Wonderland.

Pragmatic Play has its Mega Wheel, which is a mash-up of Dream Catcher and Spin A Win.