Lara Croft Tomb of the Sun is the latest installment in the Lara Croft series by Triple Edge Studios. The game transports players to an Aztec-inspired jungle setting, featuring intricate stone carvings, waterfalls, and lush vegetation. The improved visuals are more reminiscent of the Lara Croft movies than the video games, with photorealistic depictions of the iconic action heroine appearing on the premium symbols.
The slot is played on a 5×4 grid with 1,024 ways to win. Winning combinations trigger the Rolling Reels feature, which removes winning symbols and replaces them with new ones, potentially leading to consecutive wins. Power Wilds, available in triple, double, and single versions, substitute for paying symbols and help create or enhance winning combinations.
The game's central features revolve around the Multiplier Trail and the Rising Reward Jackpot:
- Multiplier Trail: Each consecutive Rolling Reels win increases the multiplier (x1, x2, x3, x5 in the base game; x3, x6, x9, x15 in free spins).
- Rising Reward Jackpot: Randomly triggered when wilds appear, collecting wilds increases up to three jackpots by 1x the bet. Players are guaranteed one of five jackpots (Mini, Minor, Major, Mega, or Grand) when the feature activates.
Free Spins are triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 scatters, awarding 8, 10, or 15 free spins, respectively, along with a payout of 2x, 5x, or 10x the bet. During free spins, the Multiplier Trail is enhanced, offering higher multipliers for consecutive wins.
Lara Croft Tomb of the Sun offers a balanced gaming experience with the potential for substantial wins, particularly through the Rising Reward Jackpot feature, which can award up to 3,500x the bet. The overall maximum win is capped at 4,000x the stake.