Ryze (ELK Studios) – Review & Demo Play

The Ryze Slot Game

I sat down with Ryze and got a proper intro to its dragon and hoard. The offset grid runs 6 rows with 5 or 6 symbols per row, feeding a falling gravity effect where wins Avalanche to the left or right. Wins form via clusters of 5+ matching symbols. The look is clean and the soundtrack adds an adventurous pulse. Under the hood you get Avalanche, Sticky Multiplier Wilds, Coins, Burst, Free Spins, Super Free Spins, and X-iter buys that switch up the flow.

Symbols and Payouts in Ryze

Ryze sticks to thematic payouts tied to your stake. Bronze Coin pays 0.05x to 2x, Silver Coin 0.10x to 2.5x, Green Gem 0.20x to 5x, Blue Gem 0.25x to 7.5x, Purple Gem 0.30x to 10x, and the Golden Gem tops out at 15x. You need clusters of 5 or more connected horizontally or vertically, with stronger returns as the cluster grows. Coin symbols also land, each showing an x times the bet value on its face.

After collecting a cluster win, all instances of the involved symbol types explode. Existing symbols fall to resting positions while fresh ones drop in. The Avalanche continues as long as new wins occur, and that’s where the Multiplier Wilds come into play. Even the lower base values can climb when multipliers join a cluster. Coin clusters count too, but their handling is special, since they merge and can be multiplied by any Multiplier Wilds that take part.

Ryze Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	15+	x15
	14	x5
	13	x5
	7	x1.25
	6	x1
	5	x0.75
	15+	x10
	14	x2.5
	13	x2.5
	7	x0.4
	6	x0.35
	5	x0.3
	15+	x7.5
	14	x2
	13	x2
	7	x0.35
	6	x0.3
	5	x0.25
	15+	x5
	14	x1.5
	13	x1.5
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.2
	15+	x2.5
	14	x1.2
	13	x1.2
	7	x0.2
	6	x0.15
	5	x0.1
	15+	x2
	14	x1
	13	x1
	7	x0.15
	6	x0.1
	5	x0.05
	Scatter

Ryze Slot Bonus Features

Multiplier Wilds are created when a winning cluster consists only of pay symbols, not coins. You get an x1 Multiplier Wild that stays in play while wins continue, moving to a free spot and increasing its value by +1 each time it helps. If several Multiplier Wilds sit in one winning cluster, their values are added for that win, then each increases and they merge into a single Multiplier Wild, with the multipliers multiplying when they combine.

Coins display bet multipliers. Land a winning coin cluster and you’re paid the aggregate value, after which the winning coins merge into one new coin showing that total. Multiplier Wild values in a winning coin cluster are added together before being applied to the coin cluster payout. The Burst symbol waits until no more wins or Avalanches can occur, then transforms itself and all adjacent symbols into the same paying symbol or coins. Adjacent Bursts can trigger a tidy chain reaction.

Free Spins trigger when a bonus symbol drops into a bonus key mould under the grid, awarding 7 spins with Sticky Multiplier Wilds. Hit the super bonus key mould and you get 7 Super Free Spins where both coins and Multiplier Wilds stick. During Free Spins, dropping another bonus symbol into the mould adds +3 extra spins, and it can upgrade to Super if it reaches the golden keyhole. X-iter offers five modes: 2x Bonus Hunt, 10x Wild Concoction, 25x Coin Burst, 100x Bonus, and 500x Super Bonus.

Bonus Buy Feature

Bonus Hunt
Feature Cost:	x2 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-
Wild Concoction
Feature Cost:	x10 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-
Coin Burst
Feature Cost:	x25 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-
Bonus Game
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-
Super Bonus Game
Feature Cost:	x500 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-

How to Win at Ryze Slot

Ryze awards via a cluster pays system on 6 static rows with 5-to-6 columns, paying when 5 to 15+ identical symbols connect vertically or horizontally. The paytable scales with cluster size and stake, and wins clear space for further drops through the Avalanche. I focus on chaining wins to generate Multiplier Wilds, then watch the grid for merges and coin setups. The bonus symbol needs to fall into the keyholes to trigger Free Spins or Super Free Spins, where sticky elements can really take off.

Ryze Slot RTP & Volatility

This one plays at high volatility with a default RTP of 94%. Stakes range from 0.20 to 100 per spin, and wins come from adjacent clusters rather than fixed lines. The stated max win is 10,000x the bet, which sits well with the feature set and the sticky behaviour in bonus rounds. Whether you spin the base or enter via X-iter, the mathematical profile stays punchy, so I treat it like a swingy ride that can stack momentum during longer Avalanche sequences.

Some will frown at the below-average RTP paired with high variance, which mirrors the usual trade-off in this studio’s tougher models. That said, the package is available on mobile and desktop, and X-iter offers controlled entry points at 2x, 10x, 25x, 100x, and 500x the bet for different scenarios. I rate the Super path for its sticky coins alongside sticky multipliers, but I’m mindful of the cost. The appeal here comes from how those mechanics layer during a hot run.

My Final Verdict on Ryze

Ryze is a proper DNA mix. It brings the offset grid, side-drop triggers, and cluster play together with merging coins and Multiplier Wilds that multiply when they merge. Progression from base game to Free Spins to Super Free Spins feels natural, and the sticky elements make the Super round highly desirable. I found myself tracking the grid constantly, waiting for another nudge that sets off coin merges or wild merges. When it clicks, the feedback loop is clear and satisfying to follow.

There are caveats. The RTP sits at 94% and there’s a potential copycat element in how some parts feel familiar. I can live with both because the combination works and it’s simply fun to spin. Merging coins can power up future coin wins, and sticky multipliers can snowball in style. With up to 10,000x on the table and the Burst saving dead boards, Ryze can piece together highly satisfying event sequences. I’ll be back for the Super route when I fancy a punt.