Design and Theme
🖼️ Graphics
A marble hall frames the reels, lit from within like stained glass. Portrait-style highs carry character: a focused Merlin, a scarlet drake, an ice-blue wyrm, and a sharp-eyed owl. Base play feels cool and measured; in the feature, entire reels bloom into the same symbol, turning the calm hall into a wall of matching tiles. Clean UI, no clutter, the orb is the focal sparkle.
🎶 Sound
The score is grand and temple-like, a slow motif that swells on spins. Wins crack in with a brief, sharp burst so outcomes feel decisive. As the feature rolls, the music lifts without drowning the effects. The mix stays tidy for long sessions: music sets the tension, hits punctuate it.
Mechanics
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🥁 Grid size |
5x3 |
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📊 Paylines |
10 |
|
➕ Bonus game |
✅ |
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🤑 Jackpot |
❌ |
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💸 Extra bet / Ante Bet |
❌ |
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🪂 Fixed multipliers |
❌ |
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♻️ Respins |
✅ |
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❎ Gamble |
✅ |
Winning Combinations
Paylines in Rise of Merlin are adjustable — players can activate anywhere from 1 to 10 lines. The tables below show payouts in coins. The final win value depends directly on the chosen number of lines, coin value, and total bet configuration.
Top symbols:
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Symbol |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Merlin |
10 |
100 |
1000 |
5000 |
|
Red Dragon |
5 |
30 |
300 |
1600 |
|
Blue Dragon / Owl |
5 |
20 |
80 |
600 |
Low symbols:
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Symbol |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A / K |
5 |
30 |
120 |
|
Q / J / 10 |
5 |
20 |
80 |
Special Symbols
Wild / Scatter (crystal orb, glowing sphere): This single symbol carries two functions at once:
- As Wild: when orbs appear on an active payline in sequence from the leftmost reel, they form line wins — 10 coins for 2, 100 for 3, 1000 for 4, and 5000 for 5, all calculated from the total stake. These follow the standard left-to-right rule like any other symbol.
- As Scatter: when three or more orbs land anywhere on the reels, regardless of position, they pay as a scatter — 2 coins for 3, 20 for 4, and 200 for 5 — and simultaneously trigger the Free Spins feature.
Bonus Game
Rise of Merlin runs a single main mode: Free Spins with special Expanding symbols.
- The game starts with 8 free spins, then one regular symbol is selected as a Special Expanding one.
- When enough of that symbol land to form a win, it expands to fill its reels and pays in any position; adjacency is not required.
- Re-trigger (3+ Scatters): +8 Free Spins and +1 additional Special Expanding symbol.
An additional gamble feature is available after any base-game win; an optional gamble offers x2 on colour or x4 on suit, up to five steps.
RTP, Volatility, Max Win
RTP — 96.58%. Volatility high. Maximum win capped at x25,000 of the bet.
Our Verdict
The tempo in Rise of Merlin feels balanced yet suspenseful. Base spins flow steadily with occasional small hits that keep the balance alive, while the bonus turns everything into a controlled burst of chaos — expanding symbols fill the screen, and each re-trigger raises the tension. The slot doesn’t rely on noise or distractions: it builds its drama through timing and repetition.
Those who enjoy smooth, rhythmic gameplay with visible progression will find it satisfying. For players preferring something lighter and faster, Starburst offers mirrored reels and respins, while Book of Dead delivers a similar symbol-driven bonus with straightforward pacing.
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