Defenders of Mystica (Yggdrasil Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Defenders of Mystica - Slot Overview

Loading Defenders of Mystica drops me into a turreted city clinging to a cliff, waterfalls slicing through stone while the reels sit in the centre. The grid runs 3-5-5-5-5-5-3 across 7 reels with 28,125 ways that pay both ways from the outermost reels. Stakes range from 0.20 to 100 per spin. In motion it feels slightly clunky yet oddly compelling once the mystery symbols start dropping, pulling me into longer sessions than I planned.

Defenders of Mystica - Slot Overview (mechanics)

Wins land when three or more matching symbols connect on adjacent reels from either side, which keeps both edges in play every spin. Volatility sits high, even super high, with a default RTP of 96%. The hit frequency is about 30%, so results show up often enough, though the grid’s pace can feel a touch sluggish at times. Still, the unusual 7-reel setup and the orbs’ behaviour give the game a distinct rhythm that grew on me.

Symbols and Paytable in Defenders of Mystica

The paytable splits cleanly. Lows are 10, J, Q, K, and A with flourished styling; seven of a kind pays 0.50x. Highs are five fairy characters coloured purple, blue, green, yellow, and red. Hitting seven of a kind pays between 0.60x and 2.50x, with the red fairy on top. Special icons include a W wild, a golden tree scatter, and a colourful orb mystery symbol, each slotting into the feature set in specific ways.

Wilds only appear when revealed by the mystery symbol and can carry multipliers of 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 7x, or 10x. The mystery symbol shows on the five middle reels and always reveals the same symbol across its positions, anything except the scatter. When the orbs behave, they can flood the grid with matching icons or multiplier wilds, which is where those big-way setups start to matter across both directions.

With ways paying from left and right, even modest connections can stack into tidy totals when orbs align. Most hits arrive from three to six of a kind, while seven-of-a-kind outcomes mark stronger moments on this expanded matrix. I like how the icon set stays readable despite the layout, which helps when chains form across the centre reels and the wild multipliers land in the right spots.

Defenders of Mystica Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	7	x2.5
	6	x1
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.35
	7	x1.25
	6	x0.75
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.35
	3	x0.25
	7	x1
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.35
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	7	x0.75
	6	x0.35
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	7	x0.6
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.2
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	Mystery
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in Defenders of Mystica

For me, the heart of Defenders of Mystica lies in its mystery symbols. When an orb helps form a win, it triggers a respin where the winning orbs remain on the grid, all other symbols are removed, and new ones avalanche in. This can chain together nicely on a good spin. If free spins and respins trigger together, the respins play first, which can set the board up before the bonus round.

Free Spins and Bonus Buy in Defenders of Mystica

Free spins land when scatters hit on reels one and seven in the base game, awarding 7 spins. Any mystery symbols showing at that moment convert into scatters and add +1 spin each. During the bonus, mystery symbols that connect in a win drop to the bottom and stay sticky until the end, steadily building pressure. The feature cannot be retriggered. If patience runs thin, a Bonus Buy costs 100x and grants entry with the two scatters guaranteed.

How to Play Defenders of Mystica

I pick a stake between 0.20 and 100 using the selector, then hit spin or set autoplay if I am grinding for features. Wins register when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels from either side, so I track both edges for scatters and gauge the five middle reels for orbs. The layout looks odd at first, but after a few spins I found the flow straightforward: chase chains, watch for multiplier wilds, and let the respins breathe.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Defenders of Mystica

On the numbers, volatility is high or super high. The default RTP sits at 96%, but some sites use 94%, 90.5%, or 86%, so I always check the info page. Hit frequency hovers around 30%. Max win caps at 10,000x, which matches the risk curve and the wild multipliers. The base game is swingy: stretches of small returns punctuated by bursts when orbs stack and multipliers land.

With 28,125 ways paying both ways, the matrix can spit out chunky totals when the centre reels sync. Multiplier wilds give the slot proper punch on chains, especially during free spins with sticky orbs at the bottom. I treat it as a bankroll game rather than a quick hitter, letting the respins and bonus do the heavy lifting when the grid finally clicks.

Final Verdict on Defenders of Mystica

After a fair chunk of play, I see Defenders of Mystica as a good pick if you like quirky layouts and feature-driven action. The graphics and reels do not always gel, and the feel can be slightly clunky, yet the orb system, sticky behaviour in free spins, and multiplier wilds keep the tension ticking over. If high-volatility fairies and big-way setups appeal, this kingdom is worth a visit.