Ascension Rise to Riches is a new release from Old Skool Studios exclusively for Microgaming. We are heading to ancient Egypt in search of hidden treasure, but will you escape the clutches of the ruling Gods?
About Ascension Rise to Riches
Played across 5 reels with 20 active paylines, it’s available to play on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices from 20p up to £120 per spin. Ascension Rise to Riches is a low volatility video slot with an average RTP of 96.24% and a max win of 2,000x the total bet.Although ancient Egyptian-inspired slots are not uncommon, the quality of design Old Skool Studios delivered with Ascension Rise to Riches is second to none. God of the Afterlife Osiris is central to the game with many Egyptian artifacts apparent on the reels. Regular symbols include books, Ankh, Horus, Bastet, and a Pharoah, and special symbols are represented by a Scarab Beetle for the wild and, Osiris the scatter.
Gameplay
The Scarab wild substitutes all regular symbols but also plays other roles. Wild only combos can land which are the most lucrative paying up to 125x the total bet.The free spins trigger in the traditional way after landing scatter symbols. Once activated a wheel drops in to view and you get a spin to determine your prize, these can include 30 free spins and various multipliers. Another set of scatters landing retriggers the feature.Collecting a number of Osiris scatters triggers the Epic Strike Feature, and this is the most lucrative feature. Each scatter landing is displayed in a meter on the left of the reels. Between 3 and 9 scatters on a spin awards a cash prize of between 1x up to 2,000x the total bet.
Verdict
Ascension Rise to Riches is a great-looking slot with a powerful soundtrack adding to the drama as you spin the reels. Although the top prize of 2,000x is acceptable it’s not jaw-dropping, that said some decent rewards can be found on each spin.
