Coven Rising

Slot Overview

Coven Rising is a Pragmatic Play video slot with medium volatility and a 96.42% theoretical RTP. It uses an unusual 1-4-7-6-7-6-7-4-1 reel layout, where clusters of at least 5 identical symbols award prizes. The stake range starts at €0.20 and extends to €240 per spin, so there is a substantial gap between the minimum and maximum options. Several features add variety to the cluster format, such as symbol upgrades, Coin rewards, and various modifiers. The highest possible payout stands at 5,000x the stake.

Slot Theme

Coven Rising adopts a sinister occult style, set in a desolate forest where four hooded witches surround a circular ritual grid. Stone, tangled roots, skulls, arcane inscriptions, and flashes of magical light give the scene a suitably grim character.

6 coloured rune gems act as the standard symbols, each with 5 visual tiers that gain more elaborate details at higher values. Free Spins add brighter sigils and luminous effects to the display. In addition, ominous music and supernatural sound effects complement the dark ritual theme throughout.

Slot Bonuses & Features

Scatter Symbol: 3 to 6 Scatters trigger Free Spins, with 12, 16, 20, or 24 spins awarded respectively. During the bonus, every 2 or more Scatters grant 2 additional spins per symbol.

Coin Symbols: Coin symbols display random values from 1x to 500x the base bet. Their values form part of the Green Witch modifier.

Blank Symbol: Blanks provide no reward value and cannot contribute to a win. Certain Witch modifiers can transform these positions into other icons.

Wild Symbol: Wilds substitute for standard pay figures. They cannot replace Scatters, Coins, or Witch symbols.

Witch Symbols

A Witch may appear at random in the centre of the grid, either in standard or upgraded form. Each Witch has a separate modifier:

• Green Witch: All visible Coin values are collected before the Coins receive fresh random amounts. The upgraded version can place 1 to 5 additional Coins on the grid before collection. Free Spins also introduce a persistent Coin mechanic.
• Red Witch: 1 random pay symbol advances by a single value level. The upgraded version raises every pay icon by 1 tier instead. Any upgrades attained during Free Spins remain in place until the bonus concludes.

• Yellow Witch: Up to 5 Blanks transform into random figures. The upgraded variant changes every available Blank.
• Blue Witch: The central position becomes a Wild. The upgraded variant also places 2 additional Wilds at random positions.

Free Spins Feature: 3 or more Scatters trigger the bonus, with all Witch modifiers available throughout the feature.

Ante Bet: The regular stake option remains available alongside a 3x Ante Bet. The latter gives a 7x greater probability of Free Spins.

Buy Feature: 2 direct bonus choices are available. Free Spins costs 100x the base bet, whereas Super Free Spins costs 200x. Super Free Spins does not permit Blank Symbols in the centre position.

Conclusion

Coven Rising takes a less conventional route through its circular grid and 4 Witch modifiers. Each Witch has a distinct role, from Coin collection and symbol upgrades to Wild additions and Blank replacements, with enhanced variants that extend these effects. The result has more depth than a typical cluster slot, although the numerous rules may take time to understand. A 5,000x maximum win and 2 bonus purchases add further options, but the unusual format may not suit every player.