The Rift is a magical slot by Thunderkick, released in 2016, with 17 paylines and a maximum possible win of 81,500 coins.

The game features Sticky Wilds, Rift Spins, and a Rift Seal that awards extra free spins and extra Wilds during the bonus game!

The Rift introduction, including RTP and variance

The game has a theoretical return to player (RTP) of 96.30%, which is a standard level for Thunderkick games, so no surprises there.

The variance is medium, perhaps a bit high, as the game can pay up but not unless you’re lucky with the bonus features and the number of free spins.

The Rift gameplay and paytable

This 3×5 slot game uses a 17-payline setup that is common to Thunderkick, and this is essentially a 20-payline setup with three paylines removed. Most players will quickly get accustomed to it; it’s a standard slot game when it comes to the game mechanics.

There are eight paying symbols in the game, and four of them are low-paying symbols that still might get you your money back if you land four-of-a-kind. The remaining four symbols pay progressively better and better, ending up with the Magic Book that pays 30x for five-of-a-kind. Wild is also a paying symbol, but only if you get five of them, and in that case, they pay the same as the Magic Book.

The Rift bonus features

The Bonus symbol awards free spins when you land three or more. You’ll get 10, 15 or 20 free spins for 3, 4, or 5 Bonus Scatters respectively, and, uniquely, if you land only two Bonus Scatters you’ll be offered a consolation prize of one Rift Spin.

When a Rift Spin is triggered, any Wild not appearing on the winning payline will become a Sticky Wild. Besides, one to three additional Wilds will be placed on the reels.

The free spins game follows the same mechanics. Any Wild symbol will become a Sticky Wild and will stay in its place for the duration of the feature. The bonus game has one more feature that’s important, and that’s the Rift Meter.

Every time you land a Bonus symbol during the free spins game, you advance one step on the Rift Seal. Every third step will award +2 free spins and will add another Sticky Wild to the board.

Most likely, you’ll get at least four extra free spins with two extra Sticky Wilds during your bonus feature, making it a really rewarding bonus game.

CasinoWizard’s verdict: 3 out of 5 stars

The Rift is an enjoyable slot game once you learn the importance of the Rift Seal and start hoping to see it again. This game can award big wins during the bonus game, though sadly not in the base game, although the paytable does offer a chance of a decent win.

Since the bonus game is so rewarding, The Rift is worth playing; it’s an atmospheric, high-quality title from Thunderkick.

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