Mystic Hive Slots
Mystic Hive is an intriguing slot from BetSoft with a generous RTP of 96.13%, and is a game that somehow combines magic and fireflies. I suppose out of every insect, the firefly is probably the most mystical. Every firefly within this slot has its own special powers, which we'll get into later. While playing this game, you can fill your Violet Nectar Meter and enjoy free spins or claim some Nectar Burst Spreading Wilds, which clone themselves on the hive.
Symbols and Basics
If you're ready to play Mystic Hive, familiarize yourself with the magic of fireflies. Much of magic and mysticism comes from the nature world, so the theme of the game somehow makes perfect sense. The game does a spectacular job at creating atmospheric energy. The game is played on a hexagonal grid. There's a honey pot wild, and three different colored fireflies which each offer their own special feature. The highest paying symbol is the green fiery gem, and that symbol pays up to 900x your coin bet. The mushroom symbol is the second highest paying regular symbol, followed by the purple gem, red gem and blue gem. Meanwhile, the lower paying symbols are represented using letters and numbers, which payout far less than the picture symbols but can still provide some substantial wins. The mushroom pays out 450x while the colorful gems pay out 72x. The letters and numbers payout 45x and 27x your bet. Before you begin playing, you need to place your bet. The minimum bet you can place is 0.10 per spin while the maximum bet is 90.00 per spin, which is awarded over 30 total pay lines. Your winning lines pay both horizontally and diagonally. Like most slots, the more you bet, the higher your payout will be.
Special Features
Mystic Hive has an abundance of special features, so let's dive in. The wild is the source of many of the special features in this game, and will substitute for any symbol and offer you a bigger chance to form a winning combination. As I previously mentioned, the three mystical fireflies all offer different special features. These fireflies will randomly appear round the hive, along with randomly leave after any given spin. If the green firefly appears, he'll summon a plethora of his friends and increase your chances of filling up on violet nectar. Meanwhile, the yellow firefly will attach a stacking multiplier which increase more when you join. Your multiplier will be the number of yellow fireflies plus 1, and will take effect when you land a winning combination that aligns with one of those creatures. The red firefly wills up the violet nectar meter. The more fireflies that appear around your hive, the faster you'll receive your free spins. When the violet nectar meter is full you'll receive five e free spins along with one, two or three nectar bursting spreading wilds. These symbols spread onto other cells after every spin and stop once the free games end.
Summary
Mystic Hive is in a league of its own. The original features and mechanics give it a unique twist you truly can't find in your average slot game. The graphics are quite modern and stunning too, with mold colors and sleekly animated fireflies and other elements adding to the reel, it's easy to see the mass appeal this game has. While the theme might be a less common contender when game developers sit down and decide to craft a game, I think BetSoft has really showcased both how willing they are to take chances to advance the industry, along with the sheer quality of their games.