Escape the Pyramid Fire & Ice

Pragmatic Play’s Escape the Pyramid Fire & Ice treads familiar ground with yet another Egyptian-themed adventure. Players are invited to explore a golden, jewel-encrusted pyramid alongside a protagonist who looks like he wandered in from a DreamWorks movie. While the name suggests an elemental showdown, the actual gameplay doesn’t do much to reinforce the Fire & Ice theme—it feels more like a marketing add-on than a central mechanic.

The visuals are exactly what you’d expect: polished graphics, smooth animations, and an epic Egyptian soundtrack that’s functional but unremarkable. The big question is, does this slot rise above the sea of generic pyramid games, or is it just another mirage in the desert? Let’s find out.

Game Mechanics & RTP

Escape the Pyramid Fire & Ice plays on a 6×6 grid using a scatter pays system, where landing eight or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid results in a win. Cascading wins help keep the momentum going, as winning symbols disappear to make way for new ones.

• Volatility: High
• RTP: Peaks at 96.50%, though lower variants exist, so check before spinning.
• Bet Range: $/€0.10 – $/€250 per spin
• Ante Bet: Costs 2x the bet but increases the chance of triggering features.

Symbols & Payouts

The paytable leans into the ancient Egyptian theme with a mix of high- and low-tier symbols.

• High-value symbols: Chalice, ring, scarab, and ankh (1x to 500x the bet for clusters of 8-36 symbols)
• Low-value symbols: Colored gemstones (0.10x to 120x the bet for clusters of 8-36 symbols)
• Wild: A golden emblem that substitutes for all symbols except Fire and Ice scatters and can pay up to 1,000x for clusters of 36.

Slot Features

While the core mechanics are fairly standard, the Fire & Ice mechanics attempt to add some spice to the gameplay.

Fire Feature

• Triggered when a Fire scatter lands on the leftmost reel.
• After cascades resolve, all positions marked with Fire symbols turn into wilds.
• A multiplier increases by +1 for each tumble leading up to the feature, boosting all wins involving wilds.

Ice Feature

• Activated when an Ice scatter lands on the rightmost reel.
• All positions marked with Ice symbols transform into a selected paying symbol.
• Awards 3 respins, with the chosen symbol staying sticky.
• Upgrade symbols can increase symbol value, while +1 spin symbols extend the round.
• Like the Fire feature, a +1 multiplier is applied per tumble.

Fire & Ice Feature

• Triggered when both Fire and Ice scatters land together.
• All marked positions turn into wilds, and players receive 3 respins.
• Respins feature wilds, blanks, and +1 spin symbols, with wilds staying on the screen.
• The multiplier from pre-feature tumbles applies to final winnings.

Bonus Buy

• Players can purchase the Fire & Ice Feature for 100x the bet, skipping the wait.

Verdict

Escape the Pyramid Fire & Ice feels like it was designed to fill a release slot rather than break new ground. The ancient Egyptian theme is overdone, and while the Fire & Ice mechanics try to add a fresh element, they don’t do enough to make this game stand out. The features are functional but uninspired, and the gameplay ultimately feels like a mix of ideas from better slots.

• Max Win: 5,000x the bet (decent but not mind-blowing)
• Free Spins Frequency: 1 in 598.93 spins (a grind-heavy experience)
• Odds of Max Win: 1 in 26,993,323 (astronomical, as expected)

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