Pragmatic Play Launches Hearts of Venus With Randomised Multiplier Grid
Pragmatic Play has unveiled Hearts of Venus, a 6x5 scatter-pay slot that blends some of the studio’s most recognisable mechanics into a flower-themed package. According to a review by Bigwinboard, the game draws comparisons to both Sugar Rush and Sweet Rush Bonanza, though it distinguishes itself through a randomised approach to multiplier placement rather than an automatic one.
How the Game Works
Hearts of Venus plays across a 6x5 grid where winning combinations require 8 or more matching symbols to land anywhere on the reels — no paylines involved. A tumble feature removes winning symbols and replaces them with new ones, with the process repeating until no further wins are found.
Low-paying symbols are made up of five gems, paying 1.5x to 5x the stake for 12 or more of a kind. Higher-value symbols — harps, helms, pearls, and golden apples — pay between 6.25x and 50x for a 12-or-more match. There are no wilds in this game.
The headline feature is the multiplier grid system. During any spin or tumble, random positions on the grid can be assigned a multiplier between x2 and x1,024. When a winning symbol lands on a multiplier spot, the multiplier grows by adding its starting value again. If a single win covers multiple multiplier spots, those values are combined.
Free Spins and Special Bets
Hitting 3, 4, 5, or 6 scatters triggers 6 free spins, with starting grid multipliers of x2, x4, x8, or x16 respectively. Unlike the base game, multipliers persist throughout the bonus round and can grow via a Multiplier Boost mechanic. Collecting every three additional scatters during free spins upgrades the Multiplier Boost and adds two extra spins. Should the Multiplier Boost reach x1,024, players receive an additional 10 free spins.
Several special bet options are also available. An ante bet triples the stake in exchange for a 10x greater chance of triggering free spins. Three Super Spin tiers — costing 20x, 250x, and 1,000x the stake — each start every spin with elevated grid multipliers, though free spins cannot be triggered from these modes.
For those who prefer to buy in directly, a 100x stake purchase triggers 3-scatter free spins, while 400x buys a 5-scatter entry. A 250x option offers a randomised scatter count between three and six, with a gamble feature that can double the starting multiplier or forfeit the round entirely.
What UK Players Should Know
The game carries a 96.5% RTP and medium volatility rating, with stakes running from €0.20 to €240. That range gives casual players a relatively accessible entry point, though the higher Super Spin costs and feature buy options represent significant outlay. Note that feature buys are often restricted for players in the UK under current regulations — check availability with your chosen operator.
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