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GAME DETAILS

Rating
Overall Ranking
#370
Gamesys Ranking
#1
Software
Gamesys
Game Types
Online Slots Video Slots
Game themes
Ancient Fantasy
Release date
16.01.2017
RTP
94.98%

Secrets of the Phoenix Slot Overview

Secrets of the Phoenix slot is a gorgeous new game from Gamesys that is well worth checking out. What makes it a keeper is a twist on the cascading win feature that creates a truly standout performance. We’ll keep the suspense up and hold that back till a bit later in the review. Suffice to say that once it occurs, then the potential of the game becomes apparent and it is very difficult to put down.

Gamesys have created an impressive slot, based around an Aztec theme which is apparent in the imaginative symbols that populate the game. The reels are set against a background of floating Avatar style mountains, covered in thick bush, temples, and waterfalls.

Fantastic animations punctuate the action, such as flaming symbols, and roasting pay lines. Sound is a bit more subdued with no real soundtrack, but excellent effects accompany spins and key moments in the game.

Secrets of the Phoenix slot machine is a joy for the senses, but its gameplay manages to outshine it all. When combined with its winning potential you have a slot that is head and shoulders above the crowded slot market.

How to play Secrets of the Phoenix Slot Game

Gamesys have designed the game using 5 reels, 3 rows, and 25 pay lines. Paylines are set, but coin size can be altered from 0.01 up to 8, giving bet levels of 0.25 coins up to 200 at the most. Set the level that suits your bankroll and hit spin to start the fun.

The fun can be had on desktop and mobile devices, in both real money and free play versions. We recommend giving the slot a crack in free play mode if you are dubious, as this will give it a chance to shine and show off what it is capable of – which is a lot.

Aztec Symbology

Every symbol used in Secrets of the Phoenix is original and beautifully drawn. The six low/mid pay symbols look like ancient carvings lifted straight from a temple. The value of three of these is 5x or 10x the coin value and five of a kind are worth 30x for the low pay, and 100x for the mid-level symbols which are all solid amounts.

The blue, green, and golden phoenix orbs are even better.

two of these – win 2x the coin value;
five of the blue and green orbs – up to 250x;
golden orb – an epic 500x;

The fiery red phoenix is the wild and has the power to substitute for any symbol except the scatter. The wild also has the ability to expand and create even more winners. If a whole reel of symbols clears away as a result of a win, then it gets replaced by a stacked wild. This can occur over multiple reels to create even more winning combinations.

The scatter is a surprise. Instead of triggering bonus games as it normally would, 3, 4, or five of these multiply the value of the total coins by x4, x8, and x20. Get five of these and watch the Aztec treasure come pouring in.

Raining Reels equals a ton of fun

As we have seen, two or three or more of a kind creates a winning combination. When a winner lands, the symbols vanish, and more fall into place, meaning that wins can cascade one after another. This style is popular at the moment but may not suit all players.

What truly sets the cascading wins of Secret of the Phoenix apart from other slots that use this mechanic is the way it can be used to trigger free spins. Not only does it cause wins to roll into other wins but if you get four winners in a row, the game rewards you with 7 free spins. At the most, 8 winners in a row come with a massive 25 free spins.

Free spins galore in the belly of the temple

When free spins are awarded the reels slide down, and the action moves inside one of the sacred temples. During this feature, Raining Reels prove their fantastic worth once again by triggering more free spins when three or more winners land in a row.

Now, the fun factor of this bonus feature cannot be stated highly enough. Of course, we could have experienced a bout of beginners luck, but we had an absolute ball. The Raining Reels caused a seemingly endless amount of cascading wins and extra free spins. The feature just refused to end. By the end wins had piled up and we were gagging to repeat the experience all over again.

What makes Secrets of the Phoenix slot so special

The key to the games’ success is the way the extra features interplay with each other. In particular, the way the Raining Reels can add up and award free spins is absolutely genius. It has been done so well that it has even managed to win over players who were originally opposed to the cascading wins system.

When you get a good roll of wins during the bonus game, and free spins are racking up, and coins are flying, it is a beautiful phenomenon to behold. This feature alone warrants a test drive and makes the slot a special one.

The rest of the game has been designed to a high standard as well. The Aztec theme is not a new one, but Gamesys has made the most of it to craft original symbols and a lush background that compliments the action on the reels. Some may have wanted more in the way of a relaxing soundtrack, perhaps gentle panpipes? But this is a minor niggle that has no real bearing on the slot.

The resulting game is a success for Gamesys and one that can be enjoyed by any slots fan. Here you have the potential for heart-racing consecutive wins, a generous bonus game, all wrapped up in a pretty package. Thoroughly recommended.