By Doug Holmes
Summary:
- Pragmatic Play releases Temple of Guardians
- Betting range from $/€0.10 – $/€250
- Max win of 10,000x
Pragmatic Play takes a break from the usual glitz and gold to dive into more spiritual waters with “Temple Guardians“, a slot game steeped in nature, ancient energies, and a bit of new-age flair.
The result is a visually calming experience, but despite its mystical wrapping, the gameplay sticks to tried-and-true mechanics, most notably, a straightforward Hold & Win bonus round.
The backdrop of the fresh game resembles something between a druidic gathering site and a cosmic ritual ground, with glowing runes, floating spirits, and sacred standing stones in an open, nature-infused temple.
It’s certainly a slot for those drawn to crystals, energy healing, or anything a little out of this world. Of course, you don’t need to believe in spirit guides to enjoy the potential wins on offer.
The slot is played on a 5 reel setup with 10 paylines and bets ranging from $0.10 to $250 per spin.
The game has a high volatility math model, offering solid win potential with an RTP of 96.53% in the base game, slightly higher at 96.56% if you buy the bonus.
Symbol-wise, the slot features a mix of 10-A card ranks and higher-paying icons like potions, rings, owls, wolves, and bears.
Premium symbols can pay up to 200x your bet for five-of-a-kind. A mystical woman acts as the wild, appearing on all reels and substituting for all symbols except Money symbols. She also shares the top payout value with the bear.
Special Features
At the core of the action is the Hold & Win-style respin feature, triggered by landing at least five Money symbols. These come in three varieties:
- Purple Money symbols carry fixed values ranging from 0.5x to 500x your bet.
- Green Money symbols tally up the values of all visible Purple ones.
- Blue Money symbols go a step further, collecting the total value of all Purple and Green symbols in view.
Once activated, the respin round gives you three spins to start, with only blank spaces or additional Money symbols appearing. Every new symbol resets the spin counter to 3 and stays locked in place.
The feature ends when spins run out or the grid fills entirely, and if you do manage to fill every spot, you score an extra 2,000x your bet on top of all collected values.
If you don’t want to wait around, you can jump straight into the respins by purchasing the bonus for 70x your stake. This guarantees 5 to 7 Money symbols to get things rolling.
Ultimately, Temple Guardians feels more like a quick detour than a lasting destination. The visuals are pleasant, and the Money symbol mechanics can deliver a few fun moments, but the overall the real money slot experience doesn’t break any new ground.
A decent pick for fans of the Hold & Win genre, but it may not hold your attention for long.
