Rise of Pyramids Hold & Win Slot Review
Rise of Pyramids is a cluster slot with a unique 3-4-5-6-5-4-3 grid, blending ancient Egyptian and futuristic themes. Wins are formed when 8 or more matching symbols appear in a cluster. This Pragmatic Play game features medium-high volatility, with an RTP that varies between 94%, 95%, and 95.97%, and a maximum win of 5,000x the bet. Bet sizes range from 0.20 to 250 credits per spin.
Symbols and Paytable
The reels feature traditional and cybernetic versions of Egyptian gods and symbols. The Wild (Ankh) substitutes for all regular symbols and, when part of a win, destroys adjacent symbols, creating additional payout opportunities. The Scatter triggers free spins, while Money symbols activate the Money Respin round with fixed multipliers.
Bonus and Special Features
Cascades
Rise of Pyramids includes a cascade mechanic alongside its cluster pay system. Winning symbols disappear, allowing new symbols to drop in, potentially creating multiple consecutive wins in a single spin. Cascades continue until no new winning combinations are formed.
Hold and Win Mechanic
The Money Respin feature is triggered when 4 or more Money symbols land, awarding payouts ranging from 0.5x to 1,000x the bet. Triggering symbols remain locked while players receive 3 respins, during which only bonus symbols with multipliers can appear. Each new Money symbol resets the respin counter, extending the round. At the end of the feature, all multipliers are summed, forming the final payout.
Free Spins
Landing 4 or more Scatters triggers 10 free spins. Each additional Scatter during the feature awards +2 extra spins. In the bonus round, after every cascade, a progressive multiplier increases by +1 and does not reset between spins. The estimated free spins hit frequency is 1 in 320 spins.
Bonus Buy Feature
Players can purchase free spins for 80x the bet or the Money Respin feature for 30x the bet.