Kingdoms Rise: Reign of Ice: A Cold Front of Innovation
The Kingdoms Rise series was Playtech’s answer to the “gamification” trend, and Reign of Ice is a standout title in this interconnected ecosystem. The game features a 25-line grid set in a frozen wasteland, but the real innovation is the “Token” system. As you play, you collect game-specific tokens that can be spent in a central “Shop” to buy features across any game in the Kingdoms Rise universe. In Reign of Ice, the main attraction is the “Hammer Respins.” When a hammer lands on the wild, it is collected to increase a multiplier. Once the feature triggers, the Wilds lock in place, and the multiplier can reach up to 5x. Our review notes that this game feels more like a modern video game than a traditional slot. The art style is gritty and “high-fantasy,” reminiscent of Game of Thrones. It also features three unique jackpots: the Epic, Power Strike, and Daily Strike. It is a game designed for the modern “looter” gamer who enjoys collecting currency and choosing when to “spend” their luck for the best possible advantage.