Enter the realm of an evil entity in the Dark King: Forbidden Riches slot, a rather creepy, fantasy themed title from NetEnt. Wilds are central to much of the best action in this atmospheric 5 reel, 20 payline video slot. Land between 2 and 5 wilds on the same spin and any payouts is boosted by a multiplier of between 2x and 5x. Trigger the Free Spins feature for up to 15 free spins. Land wilds in the cross-shaped Hotspot Zone and they turn sticky and also add an extra free spin to your tally. Are you ready to enter this evil lair? Discover more in our detailed Dark King: Forbidden Riches review.
Dark King: Forbidden Riches Slot RTP & Info
The Dark King: Forbidden Riches slot uses 5 reels, 3 rows and 20 fixed paylines. To create a winner, land 3, 4 or 5 matching symbols or wilds in a payline, starting from reel 1.
You can enjoy an audience with the Dark King at stakes that range from between 20p and £400 per spin. Autoplay is available if required. You can run up to 1,000 spins. Just click the arrow to the left of the spin button to get these going. There’s also a quick spin mode if required.
The most you can win from a single spin here is 2,500 x your stake. The volatility is in the medium to high range. The Dark King: Forbidden Riches RTP of 96.06% puts it in the middle of the pack as far as RTP rates go.
Dark King: Forbidden Riches Theme – enter this creepy fantasy
You can expect plenty of atmosphere when you fire up the Dark King: Forbidden Riches slot. We weren’t expecting rainbows and pink elephants here but the design really has a chilling feel to it. The Dark King’s lair is the setting. It’s dark, dingy and packed full of skulls.
The dark, rather oppressive visuals are complemented by a sweeping orchestral soundtrack which fits the theme perfectly and could be part of a blockbuster Hollywood movie (it’s that good). It all feels rather menacing which we imagine, is just what the developers were hoping.
The reels include lower value A to 10 symbols that are done in a medieval-style font. More rewarding are the 5 skeleton warriors. Needless to say, the faceless Dark King is the most rewarding symbol. Land 3, 4 or 5 of these across a payline and you’ll pocket an award of 1, 7.5 or 25 x your total bet which is the same as what’s on offer from the orb wild.
NetEnt has created a Dark King: Forbidden Riches mobile slot. It’s available if you have an Apple iOS or Android handset. The design works very nicely on the small screen but it is all a bit dark. We preferred playing on the bigger screen but it’s perfectly doable on mobile.
Dark King: Forbidden Riches Bonus Features
Wilds are your friend in this dark fantasy adventure. As well as substituting for all the standard symbols they also come with multipliers attached. Find them in the Free Spins feature they turn sticky too.
Wild Multiplier feature
The blue orb is the game’s wild. It can land on all 5 reels and replace all the standard symbols in a winning combination. So far, so normal.
In the happy event that you land more than one wild on the same spin, you’ll also bring multipliers into play with the Wild Multiplier feature. The multiplier value is equal to the number of wilds on show:
- 2 wilds = 2x multiplier
- 3 wilds = 3x multiplier
- 4 wilds = 4x multiplier
- 5 wilds = 5x multiplier
The multiplier wilds can land in both the base game and the feature which we’ll look at in more detail now.
Free Spins feature
Land 3, 4 or 5 bright red jewel scatter symbols on the same spin to activate the Free Spins feature. The more scatters, the greater the number of free spins:
- 3 scatters = 10 free spins
- 4 scatters = 12 free spins
- 5 scatters = 15 free spins
Added to the reels in the free spins round is a cross shape that covers 5 positions on reels 2, 3 and 4. This is the Hotspot Zone.
If you land a wild in 1 of these positions during the free spins, the wild turns into a sticky wild and locks in place for any free spins you have left. You’ll also get 1 more free spin added to your total.
The wild multipliers are in play in the Free Spins feature, just like in the base game. The fact that wilds can turn sticky during the feature makes it much more likely that you’ll bring those multipliers into play.
Dark King: Forbidden Riches Thoughts/Opinion – a straightforward but superbly designed take on the fantasy theme
For all its creepy design, the gameplay in the Dark King: Forbidden Riches slot is actually rather straightforward. The wild multipliers are a decent addition. As is the Hotspot Zone which can bring sticky wilds and multipliers together to good effect.
The theme here might be a bit too dark for some tastes. If you enjoy the fantasy genre, Dark King: Forbidden Riches should appeal. Other dark slots include the ever-popular Immortal Romance by Microgaming and the Blood Suckers 2 slot by NetEnt.
Dark King: Forbidden Riches FAQs
What is the Dark King: Forbidden Riches RTP?
The Dark King: Forbidden Riches return to player rate is 96.06% which is about average. The volatility is in the medium to high range with wins evenly split in the base game and the 2 bonus features.
What is the Dark King: Forbidden Riches max payout?
The maximum win is 2,500 x your total bet per spin. With a max win of 500 x bet per spin, the Wild Multiplier feature can see a multiplier up to 5x applied on wins. This can occur in the base game and free spins.
Is there a Dark King: Forbidden Riches free spins feature?
Yes, the Free Spins feature will begin with up to 15 free spins. Land wilds in the cross-shaped Hotspot Zone and they turn sticky, locking in position for any free spins you have left. Each Hotspot Zone wild also adds an extra free spin to your total. Multiplier wilds are also active.
Can you play Dark King: Forbidden Riches on your mobile?
Yes, there’s a Dark King: Forbidden Riches mobile slot. NetEnt has created fully optimised versions for iOS, Windows and Android devices.
