Pragmatic Play
Rise of Samurai IV
A samurai-series sequel that recasts Pragmatic Play's big-volatility style through rival Japanese clans.
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SlotRanker Score
85
/ 99
85
05099
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RTP
96.05%
return to player
Volatility
High volatility
variance
Max win
15,000×
top multiplier
Min bet
$0.10
per spin
Reels
5
15 lines
Player rating
4.5 ★
18 votes
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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.
Payouts & RTP9/10
RTP 96.05% → 9.0/10
Volatility9/10
high → 9.0/10
Win Potential8.4/10
x15000.00 (15000×) → 8.4/10
Features10/10
19 features → 10.0/10
Game Mechanics5.3/10
f=19 r=5 p=15 → 5.3/10
Context signals (tie-breakers)
Layout6/10
5x3 → 6.0/10
Bet Flexibility6/10
0.1–100 (×1000) → 6.0/10
Provider Reputation7.2/10
provider avg 7.2 → 7.2/10
Popularity10/10
synthetic proxy → 10.0/10
Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.
Cite this score
SlotRanker Score: 85 — Rise of Samurai IV by Pragmatic Play
https://slotranker.com/pragmatic-play/rise-of-samurai-iv#scoreSlot Summary
Rise of Samurai IV revisits Pragmatic Play's samurai line as its fourth installment, but this entry feels as much like a portfolio reshuffle as a direct sequel. It keeps the series tied to ancient Japan, martial imagery and clan rivalry, while the Date-versus-Sanada choice gives the theme more identity than a generic warrior reskin. Multiple sources also note how closely it echoes Zeus vs Hades and Gods of War, pointing to a deliberate attempt to recast a proven high-volatility format in a Japanese setting. That makes it notable less for novelty and more for how it blends series continuity with Pragmatic Play's appetite for big-swing releases.
Spec sheet
Rise of Samurai IV at a glance.
Math
SlotRanker Score85
RTP96.05%
VolatilityHigh volatility
Max win15,000×
Bet range$0.10 – $100.00
Player rating4.5 / 5 · 18 votes
Format
Reels5
Paylines15
Layout5x3
Features
Themes
True Cost to Play
Expected average based on this slot's 96.05% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.
Cost per hour$1.58
Cost per session$1.58
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Compare Rise of Samurai IV with other games
 Rise of Samurai IV Score 85This game |  Samurai Code Score 78 |  Mystery of the Orient Score 75 |  Samurai 888 Katsumi Score 70 |  Thunder Drums Samurai Storm Score 67 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | |||||
| Studio | Pragmatic Play This provider has been reviewed and approved by the SlotRanker team. What does this mean? | ||||
| Released | 11/20/2023 | 7/1/2024 | 2/8/2023 | 10/9/2023 | 3/20/2025 |
| Math | |||||
| RTP | 96.05% | 96.08% | 95% | 96% | 96.02% |
| Volatility | High volatility | High volatility | High volatility | High volatility | — |
| Max win | 15,000× | 4,000× | 8,035× | 2,272× | 250× |
| Format | |||||
| Reels | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Layout | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x3 |
| Paylines | 15 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Min bet | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.44 | 0.20 |
| Max bet | 100.00 | 5.00 | 125.00 | 44.00 | 40.00 |
| Features | |||||
| Progressive | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wild symbol | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free spins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scatter symbol | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Multiplier | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Bonus game | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Respins | — | — | — | — | — |
Every number is shown as a delta against Rise of Samurai IV.
Comparing against
Rise of Samurai IV
Pragmatic Play
RTP
96.05%
Max win
15,000×
Score
85
Samurai Code
Reel Kingdom
RTP
96.08%same
Volatility
High volatilityMax win
4,000×▼−11,000
Score
78▼−7
+ Wild− Multiplier
Mystery of the Orient
Wild Streak Gaming
RTP
95%▼−1
Volatility
High volatilityMax win
8,035×▼−6,965
Score
75▼−10
+ Wild
Samurai 888 Katsumi
iSoftbet
RTP
96%same
Volatility
High volatilityMax win
2,272×▼−12,728
Score
70▼−15
+ Wild− Scatter− Multiplier
Thunder Drums Samurai Storm
Light & Wonder
RTP
96.02%same
Volatility
—Max win
250×▼−14,750
Score
67▼−18
+ Wild+ Bonus Game− Multiplier
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Series
Rise of Samurai
| Game | Year | RTP | Volatility | Slot Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rise of SamuraiPragmatic Play | 2021 | 96.47% | High volatility | 69 |
 Rise of Samurai MegawaysPragmatic Play | 2021 | 95.7% | High volatility | 79 |
 Rise of Samurai IIIPragmatic Play | 2022 | 96.57% | High volatility | 77 |
 Rise of Samurai IVCurrentPragmatic Play | 2023 | 96.05% | High volatility | 85 |
- Rise of Samurai IVCurrentPragmatic Play · 2023RTP96.05%Score85High volatility
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