Super Hippo, one of several studios working as part of Octoplay, has created a slot with a darker theme than we’re used to from this group. Gone are the cartoon-style graphics and fun themes of titles such as Octoplay’s Doom’s Digging Machine and Crop of the Dead, and instead, we’re given a more sinister design and topic as the backdrop. 5 Rings of Darkness is an online slot that takes us to a world shrouded in mystery and fear and has us following a group of cultists attempting to summon the darkest of dark forces. Of course, you’re not going to worry about any of that, as all you want to know is whether this 5-reel scatter pays slot with a 95.76% RTP and 6,666x the stake max win is worth playing.
The answer to that question, I guess, depends on what you look for from a slot. If you’re a fan of the scatter pays/cascading reels based around multipliers, then you’ll probably show an interest in what 5 Rings of Darkness offers. Multipliers ranging from 1x to 20x sit beneath the reels in certain areas and increase to the next level after combinations form on top of them. Randomly, some may even increase by three levels at the start of the spin. Multipliers are the core aspect of the free spins round, too, but this time, the five multiplier areas combine into one central position with a combined multiplier value that remains persistent throughout.
Admit it, you’re tempted by the above, aren’t you? If so, check out the 5 Rings of Darkness slot demo below that you can play for free.
| Provider | Octoplay |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 6 |
| Paylines | Scatter Pays |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.10 - 150 |
| Volatility | Low |
| Max Win | 6,666x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 95.76% |
| Our Rating | 7.4 |
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5 Rings Of Darkness Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols
I’m not sure there are many, if any, slot players that specifically search for slots themed on the occult. To be honest, I’d be a tad worried if there were. Either way, there’s only one real standout cult-themed slot that I know of if you’re interested in trying them out. Nolimit City (who else?) is the developer, with their True Kult slot offering up to 23,237x the stake as a max win. As you’d expect from the controversial provider, there are a bunch of exciting features, modifiers, and mechanics to look out for and experience.
It’s time to learn more about the wins now, and in terms of the symbol payouts on 5 Rings of Darkness, you can look forward to a top single win of 50x the stake that comes when 12+ of the Red Cult Member symbols appear anywhere in view. The remaining Cult members are Purple, Turquoise, and Green, which return to 20x, 16x, and 12x, respectively. The lower value wins are delivered by the 5 Rings of Darkness. A dozen of the Red Ring symbols return 8x, the Purple Ring delivers up to 7x, and the Green, Turquoise, and Blue Rings reward a maximum of 4x, 3x, and 2x.
With regards to spinning your way into the action on 5 Rings of Darkness, you’ll find the minimum bet per spin is low-roller friendly €0.10, whilst those with cash to burn can set the maximum up to a whopping €150.00 a press.
5 Rings Of Darkness Slot Base Game
Lurking in front of a dark, misty, and spooky backdrop, the 5 Rings of Darkness playing grid comprises 5 reels and 6 rows. There are no paylines in play as the slot utilises the trending scatter pays mechanism instead. Wins are created when 8 or more matching symbols are present on the reels at any time during a spin. A cascading reels mechanic removes winning symbols, but it’s flipped upside down as new ones come in from the bottom rather than the top.
Multipliers Of Darkness
There are five multiplier zones on the grid underneath the regular symbols, and whenever a winning combination is formed on top of them, they’re activated. The zone’s multiplier value of 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 12x, 15x, or 20x is applied to the payout above. Each time a winning combination is created on a multiplier zone, the multiplier value increases to the next highest.
Multiplier Activation
Triggered randomly before the start of a spin, the Multipliers of Darkness can grow up by up to levels.
5 Rings Of Darkness Slot Bonus Features
The main bonus game offered on the 5 Rings of Darkness slot is a free spins round triggered when three or more scatters appear anywhere in view.
Free Spins Feature
If three scatters trigger the bonus, you’ll receive 10 free spins and an additional 5 for each triggering scatter that lands on top. During this feature, the values of the Multiplier of Darkness zones combine to create a larger multiplier that now applies to winning combinations that land in a large area in the centre of the reels. The multiplier also persists between spins.
Bonus Buy
To jump straight into the free bonus, although with increased risk, you can use the buy bonus feature to purchase it for 150x your current spin bet.
Pros
- Progressive cascading scatter win multipliers usually hit the mark - and they do again.
Cons
- While only slightly lower, I usually avoid slots with less than a 96% RTP.
5 Rings Of Darkness Slot Review Final Thoughts
I didn’t enjoy 5 Rings of Darkness as much as previous Octoplay releases, but it's still a high-quality slot featuring a good combination of features. Perhaps it's the darker theme that puts me off. Replace those ghoulish-looking cultists with some happier characters and take the reels out of a sinister-looking setting, and maybe I’d enjoy it more. That said, I cannot fault the artwork, and the gameplay is enjoyable.
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