Pragmatic Play has launched Eastern Fury, a 5×5 video slot that combines a gangster-themed setting with expanding multiplier wilds and respins.
The game uses 15 paylines, with combinations formed by matching three or more symbols from left to right. It has medium volatility, a 23.75% hit frequency, and a maximum win of 10,000x the bet. The standard RTP is 96.53%, while versions with RTP settings of 95.49% and 94.53% are also available.
Eastern Fury places players in an Asian crime setting featuring rival gang characters. Its visual design includes a dimly lit room with weapons and other details associated with the theme, while the soundtrack and symbols follow the game’s Asian-inspired presentation.
Expanding Wilds Shape The Gameplay
The video slot‘s main feature centers on expanding multiplier wilds. These symbols can initially land on reel five and carry one of two competing multipliers between 2x and 100x.
When an expanding wild appears without producing a winning combination, it covers the reel and remains in position for a respin. If the respin also fails to produce a win, another expanding wild can land on reel four. A further wild can then appear on reel three.
The sequence continues until a winning combination is produced. When several multiplier wilds contribute to the same win, their multiplier values are added together.
Regular Wild symbols can substitute for other symbols except Scatter and Super Scatter symbols. The game’s lower-paying symbols include several animals, while its higher-paying symbols feature the characters associated with the gangster theme.
Eastern Fury offers wagers from 0.01 to 240. The supplied game information gives the maximum-win probability as one in 4,255,319 spins and the free spins frequency as one in 289 spins.
Free Spins Keep Wilds In Play
Three to five Scatter symbols trigger the standard Free Spins feature. Players receive 10 spins for three Scatters, 15 for four and 20 for five.
The bonus round changes the role of the expanding wilds. The first can land on reel five, followed by additional wilds on reels four, three, two and one. Once they expand, the symbols remain sticky until the feature ends.
This creates the possibility of several expanded reels remaining active at the same time. The bonus does not use the same respin process as the base game.
A Super Free Spins round becomes available when at least one of the triggering symbols is a Super Scatter. Its multiplier range starts at 10x and extends to 100x.
Players can also access the bonus features through paid options. The standard Free Spins feature costs 100x the current bet, while Super Free Spins costs 500x.
Eastern Fury also includes three Ante Bet options. The 5x option increases the chance of triggering Free Spins. The 20x option guarantees an expanding wild on every spin, while the 300x option guarantees an expanding wild with a minimum 10x multiplier.
A Darker Addition To The Slot Portfolio
Eastern Fury represents a darker thematic direction for Pragmatic Play compared with many of the studio’s brighter and more casual releases. The game focuses on rival gang figures and uses its competing multiplier symbols to connect the theme with its central mechanic.
The game also includes Feature Buy options and can be played on desktop and mobile devices.
Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said in the company’s press release: “Eastern Fury brings together a striking setting with mechanics that build anticipation spin after spin. Sticky expanding wilds and up to 100x multipliers create plenty of opportunities for memorable wins, while the Super Free Spins feature adds another layer of excitement for players.”