Ascension: Rise to Riches

The slot gambling world has seen its fair share of Egyptian themes, which is why it takes a lot for one to really stand out. Ascension: Rise to Riches is one of those games that attempt to impress, but whether it does so or not remains largely on the mechanics and specs.

Video Ascension: Rise to Riches™ – Microgaming

In terms of the design and theme, it s nice but not overly jaw-dropping. We like the grid and how it seems to have a glowy portal sort of feel on the bottom and top rows, kind of like the transporter in Star Trek.

There isn t anything situated behind the grid other than a translucent background. Do the details in Ascension: Rise to Riches offer more? Let s find out.

Ascension: Rise to Riches starts with a very healthy RTP of 96.24%, which is very nice indeed as it is above the average 96%. There are 5 3 reels with a total of 20 paylines, which all seem pretty standard. The max payout isn t outstanding either at 2,000x the initial bet, with the betting range falling between 0.20 to 120.

One saving grace of Ascension: Rise to Riches is it s meant for the low-risk takers. It s low on the volatility scale, which is refreshing because most are at least at a medium or medium-high. In this case, you can expect some good returns.

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What really determines a player s success with a game is also the features and mechanics.

Ascension: Rise to Riches is heavily steeped in the Egyptian theme, which is why it s no surprise that a scarab beetle serves as the wild. As with most slot games, the scarab wild can substitute other symbols. The wild also has other functions, such as forming combos that can pay out to 125x your bet!

Next up is the scatter, which can activate the Epic Strike jackpot. This is a feature that Microgaming has taken a liking to recently. You can see the jackpot amounts in Ascension: Rise to Riches on the left-hand side of the screen. The amount that you get will depend on how many Osiris scatters you land.

In order to activate the free spins, players need to land scatters on the middle three reels. A wheel will turn up on, which you can spin for various numbers of free spins with multipliers, which can all be retriggered in Ascension: Rise to Riches.

The symbols are very nicely designed in Ascension: Rise to Riches, but it isn t anything new and innovative. The Egyptian theme has been done over and over again, so Ascension: Rise to Riches is a game that is a nice entry point for low-risk players.

What you will see on the grid includes these symbols:

Osiris Scatter, Scarab Beetle Wild, Free Spins, Ancient Books, Horus, Pharaoh, Bastet and Ankh symbols.

For such a low-risk and low-volatility game, Ascension: Rise to Riches offers a decent return. The betting range is pretty wide, giving players the option to bet as low as 0.20 and as high as 120 to gain different payouts. The design isn t new, but it doesn t mean it wasn t well done. With the jackpots on the left-hand side of the screen, it s quite motivating to see the numbers of what you could potentially win.

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This acts as encouragement for the players to keep pushing in the game. However, in order to get up to a $240,000 reward, your bets should be placed at 120.