Souls of the Dead

“Souls of the Dead” is a vibrant and colorful slot game by Rival that draws inspiration from the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The game's visuals are rich and intricate, featuring traditional elements associated with this cultural celebration. The background depicts a festive cemetery adorned with candles, flowers, and offerings.

The game prominently features various symbols related to the Day of the Dead. These include elaborately decorated skulls (calaveras), maracas, revolvers, traditional altars, butterflies, and guitars. The inclusion of these elements creates an atmosphere that balances the supernatural with celebration.

Core Game and Mechanics

“Souls of the Dead” is played on a 6×4 grid, offering 4096 ways to win. This setup provides players with numerous opportunities to form winning combinations. The game uses a cascading reels mechanic, referred to as “Calavera Cascades Drop Symbols.” When a winning combination is formed, the winning symbols disappear, allowing new symbols to fall into their place. This feature can potentially trigger consecutive wins from a single spin.

The base game incorporates Mariachi Wild Symbols, which can appear on reels 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. These wilds substitute for all symbols except scatters and come with a 2x multiplier, enhancing the potential for significant wins.

Players can adjust their bets from 0.30 to 30.00 per spin, accommodating a range of budgets and playing styles. The game's RTP (Return to Player) varies depending on the selected setting, with options of 92.4% (Low), 94.2% (Medium), and 96.7% (High, default). Despite the multiple RTP options, the game is categorized as having low volatility, suggesting more frequent but typically smaller wins.

Bonus Features

1. Free Spin Fiesta Bonus: This feature is triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. The number of free spins awarded depends on the number of scatters:
   • 3 scatters: 5 free spins
   • 4 scatters: 10 free spins
   • 5 scatters: 15 free spins
   • 6 scatters: 30 free spins
2. La Catrina Cash Random Jackpots: This feature can trigger randomly during any spin. La Catrina, a skeletal figure symbolizing death in Mexican culture, may appear to award one of several jackpot prizes
3. Bonus Buy Feature: For players who prefer to jump straight into the bonus action, the game offers a Bonus Buy option. This allows players to purchase direct entry into the Free Spin Fiesta Bonus round, bypassing the need to trigger it through regular gameplay.

A notable aspect of “Souls of the Dead” is its combination of the cascading reels mechanic with the Mariachi Wild Symbols. This pairing creates a dynamic base game where a single spin can lead to multiple wins, each potentially boosted by the 2x wild multiplier. This feature not only increases win potential but also adds to the festive atmosphere of the game, as symbols continually drop and reshuffle, mimicking the lively nature of a Day of the Dead celebration.