Secrets of Alchemy (Amusnet Interactive (EGT)) – Review & Demo Play

Secrets of Alchemy Symbols and Paytable

The symbols stick to classic alchemy. The Scatter is the floating island and pays x5 for 3 anywhere. The Wild is the mage-like old man on reels 2, 3, and 4, and it can land stacked to help complete lines. Top pays come from the two character symbols, with the man and woman leading the pack. Next are the alchemy book and laboratory kit, then the golden rose. Low pays are the poker ranks that keep the line hits ticking over.

The paytable is straightforward. For 5 of a kind the ladders read x40, x20, x10, x8, x6, x4, x4, x3.2, x3.2. For 4 of a kind you get x8, x4, x2, x1.6, x1.2, x1, x1, x0.8, x0.8. For 3 of a kind it is x1.2, x1, x1, x0.8, x0.6, x0.2, x0.2, x0.2, x0.2. That mix tells you where the value sits, with characters and key alchemy items doing the heavy lifting.

Wins pay on up to 25 paylines, left to right. Wilds substitute for all regulars, and the Scatter pays and triggers from reels 1 to 3 only. I often keep the paytable open to cross-check the ladders, as the spread from x0.2 to x40 on 5-of-a-kind guides stake sizing. When the stacked Wilds line up through the centre reels, the mid-tier symbols, like the book and kit, can produce tidy line-ups.

Secrets of Alchemy Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter
	3	x5
	5	x40
	4	x8
	3	x1.2
	5	x20
	4	x4
	3	x1
	5	x10
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x8
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.8
	5	x6
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.6
	5	x4
	4	x1
	3	x0.2
	5	x4
	4	x1
	3	x0.2
	5	x3.2
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.2
	5	x3.2
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.2
	Wild

Secrets of Alchemy – Our Slot Review

I’ve put plenty of spins through Secrets of Alchemy from Amusnet Interactive (EGT). Released on 20.12.2016, it uses 5 reels with 1–25 betways and a bet range of 1 to 500. The RTP is 96.1% with Average volatility, and the max win is x1000 of your bet. It runs well on mobile. The set-up is old-school and easy to settle into, with the features doing the main work when the base hits lull.

The theme leans into alchemical experiments. Treat your wager as the variable ingredient. Pick a stake, press Start, or use autoplay. I like the fixed bet picks of 25, 50, 125, 250, and 500 for quick session pacing. With 25 lines active, it is about lining the right mix and letting the stacked Wilds bridge the centre reels. The maths sits in that familiar place where base hits keep you going while you chase the feature rounds.

Red or Black? It’s Your Gamble in Secrets of Alchemy

Wins under 875 can be gambled on the classic red or black. Hit Gamble, pick the card colour, and a correct call doubles the current win and offers another shot. Miss it and you drop back to the main game with nothing from that gamble step. I use it sparingly to step smaller hits up to a feature-sized pot. It is a neat pressure valve when the session throws a string of modest line wins.

Intoxicating Free Spins in Secrets of Alchemy

Land 3 Scatters on reels 1, 2, and 3 to trigger 7 free spins. There’s no multiplier, but retriggers can top up the round. The stacked Wilds on reels 2–4 stay in play, and that’s where I’ve seen the round swing. If the total from free spins is less than 875, it remains eligible for the red or black shot. It keeps the feature honest, as a conservative round can still turn into a double-or-nothing decision.

The Philosopher’s Jackpot in Secrets of Alchemy

The Jackpot Cards side game is a random extra. Four tiers map to the suits: Clubs level 1, Diamonds level 2, Hearts level 3, and Spades level 4. You pick 3 cards from 12. Match a suit and you take the prize for that level. I’ve had it pop after standard spins rather than just features, which breaks up base play nicely. It sits apart from free spins and the gamble, offering an extra route to a session lifter.

A Golden Concoction? Secrets of Alchemy

In terms of look, this one is a fairly below standard offering. The background colour leans a mouldy green and the human character icons feel dated. That said, the iconic alchemy props, like the book and the glassware, pull the theme together. The old mage Wild stands out clearly on the centre reels, so you always see the key events. It has that familiar Amusnet feel, for better or worse.

What keeps me playing is the mix of 25 lines, stacked Wilds, 7-spin features, the red or black step, and the Jackpot Cards tease. When those pieces align, base play rolls into a tidy feature ladder. If you can stomach the slightly unpalatable concoction on the art side, the gameplay loop still holds up. I rate it as a session slot where you chase cycles rather than a single blowout, with x1000 sitting as the ceiling.