Phoenix Rises Slot Review

Phoenix Rises bases its bonus on the number of Free Spins symbols that trigger it. Five, six or seven symbols all award twelve spins, yet they set different starting multipliers and different increments. That makes the trigger itself more informative than a simple yes-or-no gateway. The phoenix imagery supports the theme, but the practical question is how quickly a round’s multiplier can grow before the spins end.

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Phoenix Rises at a glance

Provider	PG Soft
Genre / theme	Asian
Game type	Video slot
Reels / grid	5 reels; 3 rows
Reference RTP	96.7%
Volatility	Medium
Payout mechanic	243 ways
Maximum win	20,000x the bet
Release date	5 June 2020
Main features	5–7 Free Spins symbols award 12 spins; trigger count sets x1/+1, x2/+2 or x3/+3 multiplier ladder. Five symbols in bonus add 12 spins; cap x150.

RTP and stake limits can vary by version and market. Check the information screen in the game you open. Maximum win is a ceiling, not an expected result.

A compact ways game with restricted Wilds

The game has five reels, three rows and 243 ways. Its Wild appears only on reels two, three and four, substituting for symbols other than the Free Spins symbol. This limits the reels on which substitution can assist an ordinary result; it also prevents a Wild from counting as the symbol that starts or retriggers the bonus. The official paytable uses a ways model, so a fixed line count would describe the game incorrectly. The full symbol paytable remains the proper reference for individual combination values; the mechanics stated here concern layout and feature progression rather than a claim about how often any result will land.

The base game’s central distinction is its restraint. It does not advertise a separate cascading or collecting system in these English rules. Wins are read across the ways layout, while the special-symbol count sets up the later multiplier path. A player looking at the trigger should count actual Free Spins symbols, not Wild substitutions, because the rules explicitly exclude that replacement. That difference matters most when comparing a five-symbol entry with the six- or seven-symbol versions of the same twelve-spin round.

The trigger determines the multiplier ladder

Five, six or seven Free Spins symbols anywhere begin twelve free spins. With five, the multiplier starts at x1 and rises by one with each free spin. Six starts it at x2 and raises it by two per spin. Seven starts it at x3 and raises it by three. The same opening spin count therefore offers three different slopes. For example, after several spins, a six-symbol trigger has progressed in steps of two rather than one; it is not merely a one-time larger opening label. The stated maximum multiplier is x150, so the ladder does not grow without a cap.

Five Free Spins symbols during the feature award twelve more spins. That extension is especially consequential because it adds time to a multiplier that has been climbing. The rules do not say that a smaller in-feature group retriggers, nor do they state a separate extra-spin award for six or seven in the feature. The precise supported condition is five symbols for twelve more spins. A high late multiplier is possible only if the round lasts long enough and a win occurs while that multiplier is active. The x150 limit is therefore a boundary on the mechanism, not a typical bonus result.

Provider figures in context

The English rules list 96.70% theoretical RTP, medium session volatility and an advertised 20,000x maximum. None of those figures predicts what a twelve-spin feature will return. The official catalog dates Phoenix Rises to 5 June 2020. The PDF used here is a later English rules update and identifies the exact standard title. Since available operator configurations can differ, confirm the live help screen before treating the listed RTP or bet range as the one at a particular site. Hazakura Ways offers another Asian-themed Wild design, but its bonus mechanics should not be imported into this phoenix game.

Strengths and weak points

Strengths

The trigger count genuinely changes the multiplier ladder while preserving a clear twelve-spin starting point. A five-symbol retrigger can extend an already rising feature.

Weaknesses

The strongest ladder needs seven trigger symbols, while a short unextended round may finish long before the x150 cap matters. Wilds cannot substitute for the required bonus symbols.

Our Editor’s View

The multiplier ladder is this game’s strongest idea. It ties the quality of the trigger to the full course of the bonus, then allows a specific five-symbol in-feature event to add more time. Readers who like transparent progression will find the rules easy to follow. Those drawn chiefly by the x150 label should keep the starting twelve spins, retrigger condition and medium volatility classification in view before judging how often that cap could matter.