Rise of the Mountain King

Rise of the Mountain King: Overview

The developer SG Digital returns after a five-month break with Rise of the Mountain King. NextGen Gaming The new slot, Rise of the Mountain King, from SG Digital is heavily inspired by previous creations and stands out with its thematic elements akin to its closest competitors. 300 Shields Extreme and Pillars of Asgard Theme-wise, it stands alongside other slots yet offers a unique experience. In the Hall of the Mountain King released last year by Quickspin Both games have epic soundtracks inspired by Edvard Grieg's famous piece, In the Hall of the Mountain King, which becomes instantly recognizable once you listen to it.

When you start the game, you'll be captivated by the exceptional audiovisual quality, with cartoonish visual reels that lead you through the mist to a distant mysterious fortress. The visuals are impressive, but the sound takes center stage.

To make progress and reach the fortress of the Mountain King, players adjust their bets between 30 pence/cent and up to 15 dollars/euros per spin. This game is known for its high volatility and a return to player percentage between 96.31% and 96.84% with Buy Pass. Although simpler than its Asgardian predecessor with 30 fixed paylines, it remains complex with numerous gameplay features.

The game begins with a paytable that identifies 10 regular symbols, with 6 low-paying and 4 high-paying ones, including metal-styled royals and a damsel and troll symbol. The highest value symbol, the damsel, rewards players with 13.3 times their stake. Meanwhile, the wild symbol, represented by the king, pays even more at 16.7 times the stake and can substitute for other symbols.

Rise of the Mountain King: Features

When 3 or more wilds appear during gameplay, it activates the King's Respin feature. First winnings are calculated, then a respin is granted. If scatters are involved, they also become wilds, and the respins continue until no new wilds appear, or all positions turn wild, leading to a final payout calculation.

The scatter symbol is crucial to activate the Rise of the Multiplier feature, requiring 3 to 5 in view to grant 8-10 free spins and multipliers of 5x, 20x, or 250x depending on the amount. As the round progresses, players gather scatters that add spins and boost wild multipliers up to 100x. Expect huge wins by combining wild multipliers during these spins.

Players have a gamble feature allowing them to bet their winnings on a card's color or suit for doubling or quadrupling their win, but a wrong guess will forfeit the prize.

Another feature is the Buy Pass option, where players can skip straight to the bonus round for 100x their stake. This gives them 8 free spins with a x5 wild multiplier, or they can pay half the stake for a chance to trigger it through a 50/50 wheel spin.

Rise of the Mountain King: Verdict

NextGen Gaming has released an impressive slot, Rise of the Mountain King, which may even surpass their previous bests. While it doesn't visually surpass Asgard, the accompanying score more than compensates for it, delivering thrilling gameplay.

With its high volatility, the game may be challenging, yet it's filled with excitement, especially when you activate the bonus rounds and can win up to 50,000 times the stake.

The slot uses a fluctuating math model, reflecting moods between the plot's characters. Adapting to these swings can prove rewarding for those interested in dynamic fantasy slots with exciting features.