Pandemic Rising Demo & Slot Review (Pragmatic Play)

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Slot review: Pandemic Rising

Pandemic Rising throws you into a gritty post-apocalyptic world where a viral outbreak has turned cities into chaos zones and survival is your only mission. The visuals present a futuristic but battered cityscape, hazmat-suited scientists, infected monkeys and conspiracy theorists among the debris. The reels feel like the inside of a high-tech lab turned war-zone.

This isn’t a sequel, it’s a standalone title from Pragmatic Play that exploits the tension of a world on the brink. The atmosphere is tense and cinematic, sound-effects pulse with alarms and contagion, and the design keeps you aware that every spin might make or break the outbreak.

Slot overview: Pandemic Rising

Pandemic Rising uses a 5-reel by 4-row grid with 40 fixed paylines. Bet sizes begin at 0.20 and can go up to around 240 per spin. The RTP is listed at 96.51% in the standard version, volatility is high, meaning wins tend to come less often but have the potential to be large when features align. The maximum win potential is up to approximately 14,000x your bet.

Key mechanics include Multiplier Wilds (landing on reels 2-4, each carrying a multiplier from x1 to x10) which substitute for other symbols; a Free Spins feature triggered by Scatter symbols that gives sticky Wilds and a global win multiplier starting from x1 and growing by collecting Virus symbols (up to x100); an Ante Bet option that increases the chance of hitting the Bonus; and a Feature Buy allowing direct entry into the Free Spins modes.

Slot features: Pandemic Rising

Multiplier Wilds: Wild symbols appear on reels 2, 3 and 4 with random multipliers from x1 to x10. When multiple Wilds contribute to the same win, their multipliers are added together.
Free Spins: Triggered by landing three Scatter symbols (on reels 1, 3 and 5). You receive 8 free spins initially, and each Virus symbol collected during the Free Spins increases the global win multiplier (every 3 Virus symbols ups the level) and grants +1 additional spin. Wilds that land become sticky for the remainder of the Free Spins.
Global Win Multiplier Meter: During Free Spins, the global multiplier starts at x1 and rises via collected Virus symbols up to x100, applying to all wins in the feature.
Feature Buy / Ante Bet:
- 4x bet: Ante Bet (increases your chances of triggering bonus)
- 10x bet: Super Spin (guarantees atleast 1 wild symbol per spin)
- 100x bet: Buy direct access to the Free Spins feature.
- 500x bet: Buy direct access to the Super Free Spins feature which starts with guaranteed two Multiplier Wilds on the grid for an enhanced start.

Our verdict: Pandemic Rising

Pandemic Rising offers a thrilling, high-stakes experience that stands out for its immersive theme and strong feature mechanics. On the plus side: the global multiplier in Free Spins combined with sticky multiplier Wilds offers huge win potential, and the inclusion of Ante Bet and Feature Buy give players control over risk and strategy. On the downside: high volatility means you may endure long dry spells before features fire.

If you enjoy dramatic themes, layered mechanics, and are comfortable with volatility, this slot is a strong choice. If you prefer frequent small wins or low-risk play, this may push you into intense territory.

Our rating 7.5/10