About Crystal Quest: Frostlands Slot
Thunderkick’s latest adventure is a return to the success of games like Pink Elephants with the classic 4,096 ways to win game model. This one resembles the PopWins games done by Avatar UX Studios. The pretty average base game action is enhanced by Wilds, Mega Symbols, and the classic high variance slot Avalanche Feature with Multipliers and a Free Spins Round. And it all happens in the setting of a vibrant design with a typically dynamic musical score to enjoy too.
You can start wagering from just 10p per spin and payouts are issued if 3 or more identical symbols land on adjacent positions from left to right.
RTP, Variance and Top Payout
The RTP of Frostlands stands at 96.16%, a return that represents pretty much the industry average. Just note that the variance here is very high so the payouts will be spread very unevenly with frustrating periods of little or no return possible. However, this game can deliver wins of up to 15,000x so it might just be worth sitting out those dry spells!
Symbols and Paytable
Icons fall down on a 6-reel, 4-row grid and if a win combo of at least 3 matching symbols is formed on positions from left to right, prizes are triggered. Gems of different colors: Blue, Turquoise, Green, Yellow and Orange are lower value icons granting 0.50x and 0.60x the bet, while Pink, big Blue, Green, Orange crystals, as well as a Yeti and a Feral Commander represent premium symbols paying out between 0.70x and 5x the bet for 5 of a kind.
A crystal-clad W represents Wild appearing on all reels but the 1stto bring benefits by substituting all other symbols except Scatter. This special icon is depicted with a Treasure Chest that triggers the Bonus Feature.
Gameplay and Features
Crystal Quest: Frostlands video slot is one of those games that will keep you involved all the time, as it showcases both an intense main game and the Bonus. The Avalanche Feature contributes to the game’s dynamics, as icons constantly appear and disappear. Furthermore, extra opportunities for prizes arrive thanks to Multipliers, Mega Icons and the Free Spins Round.
The Avalanche Feature
Each time identical icons appear in such a way that a win occurs, they will vanish from the layout and an Avalanche begins. New symbols fall down and possibly create new winning combinations. This process continues as long as matching symbols land from left to right.
Multipliers
Besides the Avalanche that offers chances for wins, each payout also causes an increase in the Multiplier. As long as the Feature continues, the Multiplier will keep growing, thus making prizes better and better.
Mega Symbols
In some other games, players usually have to wait for some Bonus so that Mega Icons appear. Here, in Crystal Quest: Frostlands, Mega symbols land randomly, awarding you with 2×2 or 3×3 icons. These symbols can only appear at the bottom, as they crush everything below them.
The Free Spins Feature
Obtaining at least 3 Scatters opens the door of the Free Spins Round. The number of free spins depends on how many Scatters initiated the Feature. 3, 4 or 5 triggering Scatters award 12, 15 and 18 free spins respectively. Landing more Scatters during the bonus round will get your more spins too.
What’s more, every spin that doesn’t yield a win, causes a Wild Explosion that removes symbols connected vertically and horizontally, making room for new icons to land and possibly form wins. Throughout this Bonus every win increases the Multiplier which can will grow relentlessly to an unlimited value.
Our VerdictÂ
Frostlands is another exceptional addition to the Thunderkick game catalogue, one which we have got to know and love over the years. What we liked the most about this icy jewel of a game is the variety of features it has and the enormous win potential on offer. Of course, take some time to consider your stake level before diving in because like all high variance games, Frostlands will not unlock its riches easily. But once you hit a run of wins and boost your multiplier this slot can provide awesome win sequences. Good luck and have fun!
