CULT – What Is This Slot?
CULT is a new 5 reel, 4 row video slot from Pragmatic Play, featuring 25 paylines, and based on a dark-humour cult ideology where members join a community, but are being exploited by two-faced cult leaders. The leaders' two different faces are depicted by two sets of symbols featuring the same design, and the game uses this dual-symbol design to illustrate the two faces of cult leadership. Behind the amazing design, the multiplier-driven mechanic we all know and love is present, as it should, as fans of Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza will confirm.
The Gold Coin is the wild symbol of the slot and they all have fixed individual multipliers ranging from 2× to 100×. While these can certainly be used to create winning pays on their own, if the Gold Coins are also used to create combos with the pay symbols, all multipliers are then summed up and applied as a cumulative multiplier to all pays for that spin. While this may sound similar to how multipliers are stacked in slots like Gates of Olympus, here the Coins are treating themselves as wilds to create combos with pay symbols, versus as scatters to create unique pays per spin.
How to Play CULT
- Stake is set in play across a range of €0.20 to €250 per spin (up to €2,500 via ante bets).
- Hit Spin — the 5×4 grid pays on 25 fixed paylines from left to right starting on reel 1.
- Land 3, 4, or 5 of the same symbol along a payline to win. Regular wilds and Gold Coin wilds substitute for all symbols except scatters.
- The Gold Coin wild will add its value to the total multiplier in play for any wins it helps to create.
- Multipliers of all fallen Gold Coins that fell in the wins are summed up.
- Get 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols on the reels to be awarded 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins.
- Use Special Bets (5× or 10× ante) to boost scatter frequency or guarantee a Gold Coin wild on the next spin.
- Use Bonus Buy at 100× (standard) or 500× (enhanced with frequent Gold Coins) where available.
Bonus Features
Gold Coin Wilds
Land on any reel. Substitutes for all non-scatter symbols and carries a random multiplier from a fixed sequence: ×2, ×3, ×4, ×5, ×6, ×8, ×9, ×10, ×12, ×15, ×20, ×25, ×50, or ×100.
Total Multiplier
When multiple Gold Coins contribute to wins in the same round, their multiplier values are added together into a single total multiplier applied to all wins that spin.
Free Spins
3, 4, or 5 scatters award 10, 15, or 20 free spins. The total multiplier does not reset between spins — it grows progressively with every Gold Coin that lands on a winning spin.
Special Bets & Buy Feature
5× ante boosts scatter frequency ×10. 10× ante guarantees a Gold Coin on the next spin. Buy Feature at 100× (standard bonus) or 500× (enhanced with near-constant Gold Coins).
Free Spins – The Multiplier Builds
CULT's Free Spins feature is triggered when 3, 4 or 5 scatter symbols appear anywhere on the reels. The bonus reels are different to the main game reels and the key feature here is that the total multiplier does not reset between spins. Each new Gold Coin wild that appears during a winning spin is added to the current total so the multiplier can increase without limit throughout the entire bonus feature.
| Scatters Landed | Free Spins Awarded | Retrigger Possible |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Scatters | 10 Free Spins | Yes |
| 4 Scatters | 15 Free Spins | Yes |
| 5 Scatters | 20 Free Spins | Yes |
RTP & Variance Explained
One of the better RTPs from the Pragmatic Play stable, CULT boasts an RTP of 96.51%. Although the core RTP is 96.51%, as is the case with almost all of Pragmatic Play’s games, CULT is played with one of three following RTPs: 96.51%, 95.50%, or 94.52%. The 2% difference is massive, and we would urge players to find out what the RTP is at the casino they play at, as this could have a major impact on their fortunes. The hit frequency of 22.77% (or 1 in 4.39) is pretty much on the money for a game that is classed as volatile, and the free spin feature drops in on average every 370 games in the base game.
Our Verdict
✅ Pros
- 96.51% best RTP — above industry average
- Gold Coin wilds up to ×100 each
- Non-resetting total multiplier in Free Spins
- Solid max win of 10,000×
- Special Bets + Buy Feature for flexible play styles
- Unique dark-humour dual-face visual concept
❌ Cons
- RTP ranges — some casinos run lower 94.52% version
- No cascades limits base-game multiplier impact
- Total multiplier only grows when Gold Coins land with wins
Cult Slot FAQ
The best return to player (RTP) rate for CULT is 96.51%. Pragmatic Play often utilises a range of return to player rates, so your casino site may be offering CULT at a lower RTP of 95.50% or 94.52% for example. Please refer to the game’s information panel, as rates are subject to change and the most up to date will always be available there.
Yes — play the CULT free demo directly on this page with no account required. The free demo can be played with all features fully active, including Gold Coin wilds, the total multiplier and Free Spins – all using virtual credits.
The CULT max win is 10,000× your bet. At a €250 max bet that equals €2,500,000. This is achieved through the Gold Coin multiplier wilds stacking into a large total multiplier during Free Spins.
CULT adds Gold Coin wilds with random multipliers (×2 to ×100) and a global multiplier that sums the value of all Gold Coins active during a round. Free Spins are also played with a non-resetting growing multiplier. Special Bets offer plays at 5× and 10× the ante, while a Buy Feature is available at 100× (standard) or 500× (high risk).
CULT has High Volatility and a Hit Frequency of 22.77% (1 in 4 spins pays out something). The Free Spins feature triggers about once in every 370 spins on average. The biggest payouts will occur when the free spins round has given the total multiplier enough time to develop.
Yes, CULT is fully mobile-optimised and is accessible via iOS and Android. It is also not necessary to download anything as the website works equally as well on any modern mobile browser and with all key features fully operational.