Pragmatic Play Ltd, a prominent casino software company in the iGaming industry, has launched its latest online slot game, Forging Wilds. This new release is a 5×3 video slot set in a blacksmith’s workshop, offering players an immersive gaming experience complete with innovative features and the potential for substantial rewards. The launch, announced on Monday, August 26th, is part of Pragmatic Play’s ongoing effort to expand its already extensive portfolio of online slot games.

Forging Wilds features and gameplay:

Forging Wilds is designed with detailed graphics that transport players to a lively blacksmith’s workshop. The symbols in the game include traditional blacksmith tools such as bellows, hammers, and anvils, enhancing the thematic experience. The gameplay is centered around the wild symbols, which play a crucial role in the slot’s mechanics.

One of the standout features of Forging Wilds is the ability of wild symbols to randomly become “forged.” When this happens, the wild symbol triggers a series of free respins. During these respins, the forged wild remains fixed in place and receives a +1x multiplier after each spin, potentially leading to significant winnings. However, this continues until the wild symbol randomly reverts to its “unforged” state.

The game also includes a bonus round that is activated when three to five hammer scatter symbols land on the reels. This bonus game starts with a pool of five to fifteen wilds, and as the game progresses, a random number of these wilds are added to the grid with each spin. If any of these wilds become forged, the round can extend with additional respins and multipliers, further increasing the potential for large payouts. The bonus round concludes when there are no wilds left in the pool and no forged wilds remaining on the screen. However, the action can continue if three or more scatters hit again, awarding up to 15 extra wilds and prolonging the excitement.

According to GGRAsia, Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, commented on the new release, stating, “Forging Wilds adds a new dimension to Pragmatic Play’s extensive and diverse range of slots, firing up sticky wilds with incrementing multipliers, free respins, and wins of up to 10,000x the bet.”

The slot is built on a 5-reel, 5-row grid and offers 20 paylines. It boasts a default return to player (RTP) of 96.52%, which can drop to a low of 94.46%, and features high volatility, making it a game for players seeking thrilling, high-risk gameplay. The maximum win potential is an impressive 10,000x the initial bet, adding to the game’s appeal for both casual and experienced slot enthusiasts.

Pragmatic Play’s expansion in the Czech Republic:

In addition to launching Forging Wilds, Pragmatic Play has also announced a strategic partnership with Sazka, a leading gaming operator in the Czech Republic. This collaboration marks another significant step in Pragmatic Play’s expansion within Central Europe, allowing Sazka’s players to access Pragmatic Play’s award-winning Slots portfolio.

Sazka, known as the oldest and most established lottery provider in the Czech Republic, will now offer its customers popular titles from Pragmatic Play, including the iconic Big Bass series, as well as fan-favorite games like Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza. This partnership is set to enhance Sazka’s premium online casino offerings, providing players in the Czech Republic with access to a wider range of high-quality games.

Irina Cornides expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating in the company’s press release, “Sazka is one of the most popular and reputable gaming brands in Central Europe, and we are delighted to bring Pragmatic Play’s industry-leading games to their players in the Czech Republic.”

Tomas Biros, Head of iGaming at Sazka, echoed this sentiment, adding: “Pragmatic Play is an acclaimed developer of cutting-edge games, and we are excited to add its Slots to our ever-expanding library. This partnership with the leading content provider showcases our commitment to providing Sazka customers with an unrivalled online gaming experience.”