Rise of Pyramids Slot Review

Rise of Pyramids Slot Overview

Brace yourself for a journey into a futuristic take on the pyramids in Rise of Pyramids. The video slot was launched on May 16 2024 by Pragmatic Play.

In this review, you will learn about the game's dynamics and entertaining features. 

Game Statistics

Rise of Pyramids is a 2025 release from Pragmatic Play, built around a unique honeycomb layout and strong win potential. Below are the key game specs:

• Reels/Grid: 7-reel format with a 3-4-5-6-5-4-3 layout (hexagonal/honeycomb style)

• RTP: 95.97% (base), increases slightly when bonus features are purchased

• Volatility: Medium to high – expect a mix of steady base game hits and high-value bonuses

• Max Win: Up to 5,000× your total bet

• Bet Range: From €0.20 to €250 per spin (may vary by casino)

• Win Type: Cluster Pays – match 8 or more adjacent symbols to trigger a win

These stats place Rise of Pyramids comfortably in the category of feature-rich, mid-to-high variance slots aimed at players who enjoy both visual flair and strategic depth.

Gameplay & Features

Rise of Pyramids blends traditional slot mechanics with modern innovation. Here's how it plays:

• Tumbling Reels (Avalanche Wins):
  After each win, the winning symbols are removed, and new ones drop down, allowing for consecutive payouts from a single spin.

• Cluster Pay System:
  Wins are triggered when 8 or more matching symbols touch horizontally or vertically. The larger the cluster, the bigger the payout.

• Money Respin Feature:
  Triggered by landing 4 or more Money Symbols (chests). Starts with 3 spins and resets with every new chest. Each symbol holds a multiplier, with potential payouts up to 1,000× per symbol. Special "collect" and "unlock" symbols enhance rewards during this bonus.

• Free Spins Round:
  Land 4 or more pyramid scatters to unlock 10 free spins (plus extra for more scatters). Each win during the free spins increases a multiplier by +1, with no upper limit. The round can also be retriggered.

• Buy Feature Options:
  Players can shortcut to bonuses:

  • Buy the Money Respin for 30× your stake (RTP: ~96%)

  • Buy the Free Spins for 80× your stake (RTP: ~95.96%)

These features, combined with the hexagonal reel structure, offer dynamic and engaging gameplay for both casual and high-stakes players.

Game Dynamics

Once you have opened the game, you notice 6 reels and 7 rows. The paylines are cluster pays that you will play on a default RTP of 95.97%.

There is one other possible RTP which is 95.94%. 

The game has a medium volatility for you to attempt the maximum win of 5000x. Your chances of achieving it are 1 in 2500000000. 

All you need to get started is a minimum bet of 0.20 or a maximum bet of 250. Placing your bet gives you the chance to land both low and high-paying symbols. 

The lows are gems of colours purple, green, blue, yellow and red. The highs are a golden dog, golden bird, female and pharaoh. 

Landing 8 matching symbols earns you 0.2x to 5x while landing 22 or more watching symbols earns you 4x to 250x. You can also land wilds which can land on all reels. 

Entertaining Features

Respins

4 or more money symbols trigger respins which reward you with multipliers from 0.5x to 1000x the bet. The money symbols responsible for triggering the respin will remain on the grid while all other symbols fade away. You can only land money symbols and blanks during the round.

Once respins are triggered, you are awarded 3 respins. 

If a money symbol lands during the round, it is held and the respin count resets. Once the respins run out, the round ends and the values in view are paid. 

Free spins

To activate the Free Spins round, you need to land 4 scatters. The reward for activating the round is 10 Free Spins. You earn 2 extra Free Spins for every extra scatter you land exceeding 4 scatters. 

Additionally, the multiplier becomes available during the round. It applies to all wins, starts as +1 and increases by +1 after each tumble. 

If you land 4 scatters again, you receive 10 Free Spins and an extra 2 Free Spins for every additional scatter landed exceeding 4 scatters. 

Buy feature 

You can cut to the chase for both the Free Spins and Respins. The Free Spins require 80x the bet while respins require 30x the bet. 

Verdict 

While there are few features, the futuristic twist on pyramids is attractive. The Free Spins and respins rounds also kick the thrill up a notch once activated.