Playtech’s Kingdoms Rise series has become very popular among players, and the Scorching Clouds game should prove as equally successful. This 5-reel release boasts stunning visuals and exciting gameplay, offering wins of up to 163x their wager. This may not sound much at first, but it’s the game’s progressive jackpot that has the potential of awarding staggering prizes. Playable from a mere $0.10, this March 2020 launch offers lots of in-game features, including 2 Free Spins rounds, respins, spreading Wild and the Rise Tokens, which can all prove crucial in helping you claim wins during this epic quest.

Kingdoms Rise Scorching Clouds comes with a layout consisting of 5 reels and 5 rows, and instead of traditional paylines it uses the Cluster Pays system, which means that winning combinations are formed when 4 or more matching symbols are connected either vertically or horizontally. As we’ve already mentioned, wagering starts at $0.10, while the maximum stake can go all the way up to $2,000 per spin. The game’s average Return to Player is set at 97.07%, although you have to keep in mind that this number represents a combination between the game itself, its progressive jackpots and the Tokens system.

The Scorching Clouds slot is set in the Kingdoms Rise game universe, with beautiful visuals further adding to the overall playing experience. On the reels, players will encounter symbols such as hammers, tools, and vibrantly-coloured gemstones, but also the game’s main character, a dwarf who is present both as a symbol, and standing next to the reels. The list of icons includes the Wild, used as a substitute, and the Scatter – the symbol whose role is to trigger the Free Spins bonus round.

You’ll find the game offers an interesting but also an exciting mix of features.

Spreading Wilds will be activated whenever Wild lands in a highlighted area on the grid, adding up to 4 additional Wilds to the play. It can also be triggered when a Dragon Egg makes its appearance. Collect 6 Dragon Eggs to trigger the Dragon Egg Respins. You’ll get 6 respins, with all non-winning positions removed from the grid after each subsequent spin.

There are 2 different Free Spins rounds, with both of them requiring 3 or more Scatters to be activated. The Empress awards 5-7 spins with higher variance, while the Knight has medium volatility and provides 8-12 spins.

The Tokens system is implemented in Scorching Clouds, just like in all other Kingdoms Rise games. Players will receive tokens as they play, and they’ll be able to use them to buy features in any of the video slots of the popular series.

Scorching Clouds is a nice-looking game, with decent graphics and a wide selection of features on offer that will surely keep the players entertained. However, the top prize it offers is not very big, though the progressive jackpot and the Rise Tokens add a bit more excitement to the overall experience.