Circle of Life

Circle of Life Overview

Circle of Life is a video slot from Hacksaw Gaming that runs on a 5×4 grid supported by 14 fixed paylines. The game operates on high volatility and an RTP of 96.33%. Bets start at €0,10 and reach €50,00 per spin. Additionally, the maximum payout is set at 15,000x the bet.

Circle of Life Theme

Circle of Life presents a monochromatic cemetery-themed layout that features a tree in the background and 2 faceless female statues positioned beside the grid.

The slot uses 10-A figures styled to match its setting, which are accompanied by 5 icons, such as a sun, a sun with angel wings, a hand holding an apple, an eye encircled by a snake, and a root-shaped apple. Additionally, the game is further complemented by the soundtrack.

Bonuses & Features

Tree of Life

The Tree symbol progresses through 4 stages and acts as a Wild, by substituting for all paytable symbols and revealing an additive multiplier that ranges from 2x to 100x. In case more than 1 Tree is part of the same win, their values combine. A Tree involved in a winning line triggers a Respin and expands upward by 1 row into a Tree of Life.

Respins continue as long as wins that involve that Tree or any other Tree occur, and the symbol keeps expanding. Once it reaches the top row, it is removed on the next Respin or spin.

Circle of Life

This symbol activates when a Tree of Life reaches full height. It triggers during a Respin before the grid settles and can land on an additive multiplier, a multiplicative multiplier, or a Skull. Additive values run from 2x to 100x, and multiplicative values apply a 2x boost. The outcome adds to the Tree’s value. A Skull ends the Respins, and the Circle is removed.

Spreading FS symbols

Multiple FS symbols trigger one of the Bonus Games. A Tree and an FS symbol never occupy the same reel during a spin.

Origin Bonus Game

3 FS Scatters turn into expanding symbols that cover their entire reels after wins are paid. Each covered position adds a set number of Free Spins. The round follows the same structure as the base game. Additional FS symbols award between 4 and 12 spins.

Eternal Bonus Game

4 FS symbols unlock this round. Its structure mirrors the Origin Bonus but adds a feature in which a reel becomes active when a Circle of Life triggers on it. Active reels remain this way throughout the round and guarantee a Tree on every spin. Extra Scatters add 4 to 12 spins.

Hidden Epic Bonus

5 Spreading FS symbols during the base game unlock this mode. It follows the Eternal Bonus structure, though reels 2 and 4 start in an active state. New Scatter symbols do not appear in this round.

Bonus Buy

4 purchase options are offered:

• BonusHunt FeatureSpins: Costs 5x the bet and increases the chance to trigger a Bonus Game by 5x.
• Life or Death FeatureSpins: Costs 70x the bet and guarantees at least 2 Tree symbols per spin.
• Origin Bonus Game: Costs 100x the bet and awards a minimum of 10 spins with sticky Tree of Life symbols.
• Eternal Bonus Game: Costs 300x the bet and grants at least 15 spins with active reels that guarantee a Tree on every spin.

Conclusion

Circle of Life puts its focus on symbol expansion and multiplier stacking, supported by Respins and a clear progression system. Bonus rounds build on the base mechanics, with each feature maintaining the same pace. Additional buy-in options provide fixed access points for those who prefer more control over feature entry.