By Doug Holmes
Summary:
- Pragmatic Play releases Cult slot
- Betting range from $/€0.25 – $/€250
- Max win of 10,000x
The word “cult”, once a neutral term, has morphed its meaning over the years, and it now frequently conjures dark images of devoted followers handing over money, loyalty, and freedom to a charismatic leader.
Pragmatic Play’s latest online slot, “Cult“, taps into that mix of fascination and caution, offering both a playful critique and the chance to score multiplier-boosted wins.
The slot itself has a dual personality. In the base game, the scene is pious: robed followers standing in reverence before a guru on the steps of his sanctuary.
However, once you start triggering the free spins, the mask drops, and the guru’s indulgent side is on full display, with luxury, bikinis, pools, and mansions, all funded by the faithful.
It’s a clever nod to how some organizations hoard wealth for a select few, trading spiritual ideals for tangible rewards. You quickly realize this isn’t about enlightenment for all, but about luxury for the leader.
Players can stake between $/€0.25 and $/€250 per spin, with access to special bets and feature buys. The 5×4 grid runs 25 paylines, with low-value symbols like flowers, credit cards, prayer hands, and drinks paying 1.6x to 2x the stake for five-of-a-kind.
High-paying symbols pay anywhere between 8x to 20x the bet, and wilds substitute for all symbols except the scatter, paying 24x for a five-of-a-kind win.
Special Features
Multiplier Wilds carry values from x2 to x100, boosting any win they touch and adding to a total multiplier that carries through the spin.
Free spins come with 10, 15, or 20 rounds depending on scatter hits, and they keep the multiplier running until the round ends.
Special bets like the ante and super spin increase the chances of free spins or guarantee a Multiplier Wild. Players can even buy free spins outright for 100x their stake or go all-in with 500x for super spins.
At its core, Cult is a cheeky commentary on belief and greed. People seek meaning, justice, and love, but the guru here only wants cash and comfort.
All in all, the slot tells this story visually, with sharp character design, immersive backgrounds, and satisfying win animations.
The game is humorous rather than heavy-handed, showing that enlightenment here comes at a high cost, with the rewards flowing to a privileged few rather than the faithful masses.
