NextGen

Rise of the Mountain King

The original Mountain King slot, built as NextGen’s Nordic-myth fantasy statement.

Index score
86
/ 99
86
05099
RTP
96.31%
return to player
Volatility
High volatility
variance
Max win
50,000×
top multiplier
Min bet
$0.30
per spin
Reels
5
30 lines
Player rating
4.2 ★
17 votes
DEMO Play free, no signup
NextGen
Rise of the Mountain King

Why this score

High confidence (100%)

Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Slot score profile across 5 weighted categoriesPayouts & RTP9/10RTP 96.31% → 9.0/10Volatility9/10high → 9.0/10Win Potential9.4/10x50000.00 (50000×)…Features10/1014 features →…Game Mechanics6.5/10f=14 r=5 p=30 →…
Payouts & RTP9/10
RTP 96.31% → 9.0/10
Volatility9/10
high → 9.0/10
Win Potential9.4/10
x50000.00 (50000×) → 9.4/10
Features10/10
14 features → 10.0/10
Game Mechanics6.5/10
f=14 r=5 p=30 → 6.5/10
Context signals (tie-breakers)
Layout6/10
5x3 → 6.0/10
0.3–15 (×50) → 4.0/10
provider avg 7.0 → 7.0/10
synthetic proxy → 10.0/10

Slot Summary

Rise of the Mountain King is NextGen’s entry into dark fantasy shaped by Nordic myth and the broader cultural pull of the Mountain King legend. It appears to draw on folklore, Peer Gynt and Edvard Grieg’s famous orchestral piece, giving the game a grand, theatrical identity rather than a generic fantasy skin. As the original release in the Mountain King line, later followed by Reign Of The Mountain King, it set the tone for the series and helped mark out one of NextGen’s stronger modern releases. Its high-volatility direction suits that larger-than-life mythic framing.
MechanicsHigh-volatility bonus play with multipliers, respins and sticky wilds.
Spec sheet
Rise of the Mountain King at a glance.
Identity
Slot nameRise of the Mountain King
StudioNextGen
Released3/7/2020
Math
Index score86
RTP96.31%
VolatilityHigh volatility
Max win50,000×
Bet range$0.30 – $15.00
Player rating4.2 / 5 · 17 votes
Format
Reels5
Paylines30
Layout5x3

Compare Rise of the Mountain King with other games

Rise of the Mountain King
Rise of the Mountain King
Score 86This game
Power Coins Leprechaun EditionPower Coins Leprechaun Edition
Score 72
9 Lions9 Lions
Score 69
Vikings JourneyVikings Journey
Score 64
Identity
Studio
Released3/7/20203/5/20248/5/20188/12/2022
Math
RTP96.31%96%96.59%95.4%
VolatilityHigh volatilityHigh volatilityMedium volatilityMedium volatility
Max win50,000×4,446×1,000×1,000×
Format
Reels5535
Layout5x35x33x35x3
Paylines30200178
Min bet0.300.200.100.10
Max bet15.0020.00100.00100.00
Features
Progressive
Wild symbol
Free spins
Scatter symbol
Multiplier
Bonus game
Respins

Explore More Games with Similar RTP

Questions & Answers

Rise of the Mountain King FAQ

9 questions

Rise of the Mountain King offers a return to player (RTP) rate of 96.31%.

Rise of the Mountain King offers a demo mode that lets you explore the game without spending real money.

Yes, the mobile version of Rise of the Mountain King has all the same functionality as the desktop version.

Yes, just select one of the casinos shown above to start playing Rise of the Mountain King with real funds.

The top prize in Rise of the Mountain King caps at x50000.00 your stake per spin.

Rise of the Mountain King supports Bonus Buy — no need to wait for Scatters.

Yes, players can get Free Spins while playing in Rise of the Mountain King.

No, Rise of the Mountain King is not a Megaways game.

Sadly, Rise of the Mountain King doesn't have a progressive jackpot.

No player notes yet
Be the first to share your experience with this slot.

Other games by NextGen