300SPINS™HARDCOREPandemic Rising
Pragmatic Play
Pandemic Rising is a Pragmatic Play slot, and its 300SPINS™ profile is closest to Hardcore.
The slot is built on a 5x4 reel grid with 40 paylines and offers a theoretical maximum win of x14,000.
It also comes with special features such as Standard Free Spins and Collection Meter, adding a separate free-spin phase with expanded payout chances and collection-based value building.
Verdict
HARDCOREPlayer Fit Spectrum
Hardcore
CasualBalancedHardcore
Based on the 300SPINS™ test, Pandemic Rising may suit players who enjoy suspense and substantial reward moments.
In addition, free-spin rounds returned relatively high average multipliers in this test. This may suit players who value the reward when a bonus triggers.
About 300SPINS™
Every 300SPINS™ review starts with hands-on play: we manually play each slot, record the results and analyze the session data ourselves. Every test follows the same protocol: 300 paid spins in one continuous session, a fixed base bet, and no bonus buys or optional bet enhancements. Naturally triggered free spins and bonus rounds are included in the results. This consistent setup lets us compare win frequency, payout multipliers and feature activity across games. The analysis describes the recorded session, rather than the game’s complete long-term payout behavior.
Experienced RTP Deviation
RTP Deviation
96.23%
Below avg.Avg. (98.45%)Above avg.
Deviation measures how far this session’s RTP sits from the all-review average, whether above or below it.
This slot shows very little deviation from the average and is expected to offer an experience close to the norm, without either large wins or large losses.
About RTP Deviation
This analysis does not evaluate the slot's theoretical RTP or long-run return. It only measures how far the total return recorded in this 300-spin session was from the average of other eligible 300SPINS™ reviews conducted with the same method. A larger deviation may suggest a wider range of outcomes, but it does not establish the slot's actual volatility or predict future results.
Specifications
Characteristic
HARDCORE
User Rating
2.5
Free Spin
1 Trigger
Jackpot
None
Reel Config
5x4
Paylines
40 Lines
RTP
96.51%
Volatility
Very High
Max Win
14,000x
Bonus Buy
100x
Demo Play
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Balance Chart: 300SPINS™ Review
Balance Timeline
300 Paid Spins300SPINS balance time-series chart for Pandemic Rising. The chart starts at 600, ends at 577, and bottoms at 540 on spin 32. Free spin trigger markers appear on spin 121.
300SPINS balance timelineSPIN 0Balance 600
Free Spin Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Free Spin Profile
Dynamic Experience
When free spins arrived, they had enough payout strength to feel like a major turning point. This creates a more dynamic free-spin experience, where waiting for the feature becomes part of the tension.
Free Spin Comparison
HARDCORE+Free spin profile chart for Pandemic Rising. Free spins triggered once during our 300-spin session. The field average is 2.08. Free spin payout averaged 82.5x, against a field average of 65.9x.
Free Spin Hit Rate
Natural free spin triggers during 300 paid spins
1
Free Spin Payout Multiplier
Average payout multiplier per free spin trigger
82.5x
Free Spin Quadrant
STRONGFrequent
Strong
Quiet
Impact
SLOT
Hit Rate Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Play Rhythm
Balanced Experience
Wins appeared at a moderate pace, giving the session a visible rhythm without making it feel overly soft. This creates a balanced play rhythm, sitting between visible action and meaningful profit hits.
Rhythm Comparison
HARDCORERhythm comparison chart for Pandemic Rising. Hit Rate is 24.3% against a field average of 26.6%, while Profit Hit Rate is 9.3% against a field average of 10.5%.
Hit Rate
Any winning paid spin
24.3%
Profit Hit Rate
Paid spins returning more than the bet
9.3%
Rhythm Quadrant
FREQUENTFrequent
Strong
Dry
Selective
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Payout Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Payout Profile
Dynamic Experience
The largest payout moment stood out clearly, giving the session a sharper peak. This creates a more dynamic payout profile, where the result is shaped by sharper swings and stronger payout movement.
Payout Comparison
HARDCOREPayout comparison chart for Pandemic Rising. Max Payout is 82.5x against a field average of 100.3x, while Avg Payout is 3.95x against a field average of 4.52x.
Max Multiplier
Largest payout from a single paid spin
82.5x
Average Multiplier
Average payout per paid spin
3.95x
Payout Quadrant
SWINGPeak
Swing
Steady
Dynamic
SLOT
Dependency Analysis: 300SPINS™ Review
Dependency Profile
Balanced Experience
Bigger wins had a visible effect on the result, but the payout was not completely concentrated around them. This creates a balanced dependency profile, with meaningful standout moments but not total reliance on them.
Dependency Comparison
HARDCOREDependency comparison chart for Pandemic Rising. Free Spin Dependency is 28.6% against a field average of 31.3%, while Big Win Dependency is 52.4% against a field average of 50.3%.
Free Spin Dependency
Share of total payout that came from free spins
28.6%
Big Win Dependency
Share of total payout that came from larger standout wins
52.4%
Dependency Quadrant
LOADEDBonus
Loaded
Steady
Big Win
SLOT
Special Features
Highlight Features
Standard Free Spins
A Standard Free Spins round is one that sticks to the basics. It faithfully performs the essential functions of a free spins round as described in the main "Free Spins" feature, without any complex additional abilities.
Collection Meter
A Collection Meter is a system where a progress bar or gauge (meter) is present on the game screen, which fills up each time the player collects specific symbols or performs certain actions. The core of this feature is to provide the player with a long-term goal that goes beyond the success/failure of a single spin. When the meter is full, an instant prize or a special bonus is awarded as a reward. This provides players with a growth-type fun, similar to 'leveling up' or 'completing a quest'.
Bonus Buy Efficiency
Price x100
Average Bonus Buy Price
Experience Value
High Experience Value
Free spins triggered once during our 300-spin session. With a buy price of x100, buying offers a much shorter path if you mainly want to experience the free-spin feature.
Monetary Value
Strong Monetary Value
Free-spin payout strength and free-spin dependency were moderate compared with other slots in our 300SPINS reviews. The buy looks useful as access to the feature, but not an exceptional profit signal.
Avg. Min x81.6Avg. Max x129.1
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User Rating
Community Score
2.5
/ 5.0
Based on 8 community ratings. User ratings are shown separately from our 300SPINS™ session data.
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About 300SPINS™ Reviews
Every 300SPINS™ review starts with hands-on play: we manually play each slot, record the results and analyze the session data ourselves. Every test follows the same protocol: 300 paid spins in one continuous session, a fixed base bet, and no bonus buys or optional bet enhancements. Naturally triggered free spins and bonus rounds are included in the results. This consistent setup lets us compare win frequency, payout multipliers and feature activity across games. The analysis describes the recorded session, rather than the game’s complete long-term payout behavior.