Mist (Mascot Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Mist - Game Overview

Mist from Mascot Gaming drops me into a shadowy detective story dressed with glittering gems. The setup is a classic 5x3 with 10 betways and a stake range of 0.20 to 25 per spin, so I can pace a session or press harder when momentum builds. On paper Mist looks simple, but the feature set gives it some depth, including wilds with multipliers, expanding wilds, reel respins, free spins, a bonus round, and a gamble feature, with headline potential up to x10000.

Theme, Graphics & Sound in Mist

I get a moody detective vibe from Mist, with foggy streets, jewel flashes and a cool noir palette that never drowns the reels. The symbols sit cleanly against the backdrop, so line hits jump out without clutter. Animations are restrained, which suits the theme and keeps spin speed tidy. The soundtrack leans on tense motifs with subtle percussive cues, and I rate the win chimes for adding pace without becoming grating across long sessions.

Despite the gem angle, it does not stray into bright fruit-machine territory. The art team pushes highlights on wilds and multipliers, so feature moments feel distinct even when the base game cools off. On mobile the interface keeps text readable and buttons spaced, while portrait play holds the scene together well. I have had stable performance across desktop and phone, and the HTML5 build launches quickly, which helps when I dip in for short spins.

Symbols and Paytable in Mist

Mist sticks to regular symbols plus specials, and pays run from left to right across all 10 betways. Payouts scale with total bet, so the paytable is worth a proper read before I ramp the stake. I tend to treat three-of-a-kind as chip builders and hunt four and five-of-a-kind to carry the balance. Wilds substitute to complete lines, while multipliers attached to wilds can swing even modest patterns into tidy returns.

At the top end sit premium gems and thematic icons that link well with the story thread. Max Win per Line is listed at 50, which looks modest next to the overall x10000, but several connected lines with wild multipliers can change the picture very fast. Mid-tier symbols keep the reels active without flooding the screen, so the game never feels too binary between blanks and bangers for me.

There is no scatter listed, so free spins and the bonus round land through other special icons or on-reel events. Expanding Wilds can cover full reels, and that is where stacked connections come from in my better sessions. With reel respins also in the mix, the paytable interacts with features rather than living on an island, which suits the high-volatility rhythm Mist aims for. It ties the maths and theme neatly across spins.

Mist Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x50
	4	x25
	3	x5
	5	x25
	4	x12.5
	3	x3
	5	x10
	4	x4
	3	x1.5
	5	x7.5
	4	x2.5
	3	x1
	5	x4.5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x3.5
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.5
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.3
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.3
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.7
	3	x0.2

Bonus Features in Mist

Wilds with multipliers are the heartbeat here. When they land across multiple reels, small lines can jump, and expanding wilds push coverage even further. Reel respins help build a screen by holding key pieces in place and giving an extra roll at connecting lines. Free spins and the bonus round add extra routes to runs, and the package works best when features chain within a short window. That is when the grid lights up.

After any qualifying win I can take the gamble feature for a shot at a higher payout, though I keep that for mid-size prizes. Losing wipes the win, so I avoid overusing it on cold runs. Across testing, the game plays streaky, with feature clumps carrying most of the session value. That lines up with the stated volatility and the x10000 top end. Big spikes do happen, but patience is required.

How To Play Mist

Getting started is straightforward. I set a total stake between 0.20 and 25, open the paytable for a refresher on symbol order, then spin on manual or flick on autoplay for batches. Ten fixed betways mean I do not fiddle with lines, so the only lever is stake sizing. I keep the sound on because the cues help track respins and feature hits while I watch the balance flow live.

When a feature triggers, I let it play out and only step in for the gamble when the prize fits my risk appetite. Sessions build best when I pace increases in small steps rather than jumping to the top end. On mobile, the layout keeps the spin and stake buttons within thumb reach, which makes quick stake tweaks simple during a run. Autoplay with loss and win limits helps keep control.

RTP, Volatility & Wins in Mist

Mist sits at 95 per cent RTP, which places it in the average return bracket across Mascot’s catalogue, while the volatility is labelled high. In practice I see quiet patches broken by heavier feature bursts, with free spins and wild multipliers doing the heavy lifting. The quoted max win is x10000, and the maths model feels set up to spike rather than drip-feed. I plan sessions around that profile, keeping stakes modest until the game warms.

My Verdict on Mist

After several sessions, Mist has landed a place in my rotation when I fancy a darker theme with gem-studded hits. The mix of wild multipliers, expanding wilds and respins keeps the base game from going flat, and the gamble adds a neat layer without being compulsory. The 95 per cent RTP is fair rather than flashy, but the high-volatility shape and the x10000 ceiling give me enough reason to come back.