Red Phoenix Rising

Five reels in four rows is not the most common setup you come across in Red Tiger Gaming slots, yet this time it is in use. The phoenix rising from the ashes should be a familiar theme for everyone, as it has been present in European mythology for millennials. For some reason it is associated with Oriental cultures in the game, probably to tie it in with dragons.

Theme

The music is definitely Chinese, or at least what I perceive as Chinese music. Sound effects offer a bit more variety, especially as big wins hit the lines. The background offers a view at some sort of temple complex, whereas the reels are decorated with Phoenix feathers. The symbols offer the usual base selection of card values, combined with feathers, trees, seeds and the bird itself. When it comes to graphics everything has been finished to high quality.

Betting Options and Functions

This time around there are forty paylines to bet on, though they all remain fixed as is the style in Red Tiger games. The lines run from left to right, with a minimum of three symbols needed for a win, while the maximum is five symbols. Betting level runs from 0.20 to 100 coins, though this depends a bit on the casino and denomination.

Unlike most other games from this publisher, the wild doesn’t pay out any wins this time around. It simply functions as a wild. The playing card ranks pay between 5 and 96 times the line bet, while the higher value symbols pay out between 16 and 388 times your line bet. If that seems a low you should check out why at special features below.

Features

The main bonus feature seems to be the win multiplier. This offers multipliers for all basic wins topping up at 88x. During the base game, the feature triggers at random. There’s plenty of steps before you reach the top number, but every little bit helps when it comes to cashing in coins.

When three Phoenix symbols appear simultaneously the player is awarded free spins. A random number is awarded, with the possibility to trigger more. With each spin, the win multiplier rises higher.

You can also claim a special bonus prize if you manage to land the Phoenix egg on the middle reel. Though this too will require a lot of spins.

Our Take

As you can expect from a game with 88x win multiplier the variance is exceedingly high. It takes quite a while to trigger any of the features, with mostly small wins being multiplied. If you do manage to land the free spins or the Phoenix egg, you are in for a proper payout though. Only for those comfortable with long dry spells.