Pyramid Scheme is an ancient Egypt-themed slot by Massive Studios.
The game uses a unique pyramid-shaped grid where symbols cascade to form wins with adjacent symbol combinations.
It offers a maximum payout of 20,000x the base bet, along with Golden Triangles, Multiplier Pots, Free Games, and various enhanced modes.
Reel Config
Changeable
Paylines
Etc.
RTP
96.56%
Volatility
-
Max Win
20,000x
Bonus Buy
110x
The feature structure places particular emphasis on symbol changes and reward enhancement. Special-purpose symbols contribute to changes in how combinations are formed. Reward-value enhancement is one of the roles covered by payout-related mechanics.
An extensive feature set brings together a wide range of special mechanics, giving the game more individual systems to explore alongside its core format.
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Cascading Reels is a system where winning symbols disappear from the screen, and the symbols above them fall down like a cascade to fill the empty spaces, continuously creating new winning opportunities. The core of this feature is to trigger a chain reaction that allows for multiple wins from a single spin.
Symbol Upgrade is a powerful feature that progressively converts low-value symbols on the reels into higher-value ones as the game proceeds. The core of this feature is not just a one-time symbol change, but a 'growth' structure where lower-tier symbols are permanently removed from the reels and replaced by higher-tier ones. This drastically increases the average expected payout of the reels towards the end of the round.
Average Bonus Buy Price
This slot's bonus buy price sits within the usual range for comparable slots. Buying the feature can be a reasonable option if your goal is to reach the free-spin round without waiting for a natural trigger. The trade-off is that you skip the base-game spins that would normally happen before the feature, including any wins or volatility from that part of play.
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