Mythic Maiden

Developed and released by NetEnt in November 2011, Mythic Maiden is a video slot that immerses players in a thematically cohesive, spooky crypt setting. Cobwebs adorn the reels and various oddities collected by a presumed traveler line the background, effectively creating an eerie atmosphere.

High-paying symbols include a shrunken head (the most valuable symbol), a vampire skull, a spell book, a spider and a treasure chest. Low-paying symbols take the form of melted candlelight royals (10, J, Q, K, A).

Two special symbols play a crucial role in the gameplay of Mythic Maiden:

• Wild symbol: The Wild symbol is a spooky moon that turns into a skull. This symbol substitutes for any other symbol in winning combinations and adds a 3x multiplier to the total win amount.
• Scatter Symbol: The scatter symbol consists of two animated balls of light, one red and one blue, that are forever chasing each other. Get 3, 4 or 5 Scatters anywhere on the reels and the Free Spins feature is activated, awarding 10, 15 or 30 Free Spins respectively.

The Free Spins feature in Mythic Maiden introduces an exciting element that enhances the base game. To the right of the reels is a locked Iron Maiden sarcophagus. During Free Spins, this sarcophagus opens after each spin to reveal a beneficial surprise that can significantly increase a player's winnings:

• Multiplier Boost: A random multiplier between 2x and 10x is applied to the current spin's win.
• Extra Free Spins: The Iron Maiden can also award 1 or 2 extra Free Spins, effectively extending the bonus round and giving players more chances to win.

The multiplier boost applies not only to normal wins, but also to wins that include the wild symbol's 3x multiplier. In a lucky scenario, this can result in a total multiplier of 30x on a winning Free Spin.

Another way to extend the Free Spins feature is to get 3 or more Scatter Symbols during the Bonus Round. This re-triggers the Free Spins, awarding additional spins and extending the player's time within the bonus.