Coven Rising

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Review of Coven Rising (New Demo Game)

You can now play the demo game. Simply click on the free slot above and start playing.

Pros

✅ Unique circular grid design that stands out from typical slot layouts ✅ Four Witch symbols add genuine strategic depth without feeling overcomplicated ✅ Solid 96.42% RTP with a fair balance of regular wins

Cons

❌ 5,000x max win feels a little low for the feature complexity on offer ❌ Rules take a bit of reading to fully grasp before it clicks

Introduction to Coven Rising

What first caught my eye is that the four elemental spellcasters stand around a circular board filled with glowing crystals and mysterious runes, which I have not seen before. Coven Rising, released by Pragmatic Play on 17th September 2026, is a unique new slot that takes players into an occult world where ancient witchcraft blends with modern video slot features. The game is set in a rugged wasteland with a 9-reel, 7-row Cluster Pays system.

This is a medium volatility slot with a solid 96.42% RTP, giving players a fair balance between regular smaller wins and the chance at something much bigger — up to 5,000x your stake on a single spin. Stakes are flexible too, running from a minimum total bet of £0.20 up to £240 per spin (or £720 with Ante Bet active), so the game works whether you’re playing cautiously or chasing bigger action.

Beyond the numbers, what makes Coven Rising stand out is its depth of features. Four Witch symbols — Green, Red, Yellow, and Blue — each bring their own magical effect to the reels, from collecting and multiplying coin values to upgrading symbol levels or adding wilds. Add in Free Spins, a Buy Feature for instant bonus access, and an Ante Bet option that boosts your free spins chances, and there’s a genuine amount of strategy layered into what’s otherwise a beautifully atmospheric spin-and-win experience.

Plan Your Session — Coven Rising Calculator

Plan Your Coven Rising Session

Work out roughly how long your budget will last based on your bet size and pace of play.

Your session budget (£) Bet per spin (£)

Coven Rising allows bets from £0.20 up to £240 per spin (up to £720 with Ante Bet active).

Your pace of play

This is an estimate assuming average results and doesn't account for wins, which can extend a session considerably. Medium volatility slots like Coven Rising can still produce longer losing or winning streaks than this estimate suggests. Always set a loss limit before you start and stick to it — BeGambleAware.org.

Specifications

Release Date: 17th September 2026
Game Type: Video Slot
Minimum Bet Per Line 0.01
Minimum Total Bet: 0.2
Default Bet: 2.00
Maximum Total Bet: 240
Maximum Total Ante Bet: 720
Maximum Total Bet with Bonus Buy: 48000
Reels: 9
Rows: 7
Pay Type: Cluster Pays – Symbol Pays 5+
Bet Multiplier: 20
Max Win: 5,000x bet
Bonus Buy Options: 100x and 200x two options
Ante Bet X buy options: 3x
Feature Buy X: n/a
RTPs: 96.42%, 95.49%, 94.49%
Hit Frequency: 1 in 2.83 spins (base game)
Volatility: Medium

How to Win at Coven Rising: Buy & Ante Bet Tips & Strategy

Buy Feature & Ante Bet Cost Calculator

See exactly what each option costs you at your usual bet size, and how it compares to the base RTP.

Your base bet (£)

Quick strategy notes

Ante Bet raises your free spins trigger chance by around 7x for a 3x bet increase per spin — it costs more steadily over time but improves how often you actually reach the bonus round.
Buying Free Spins or Super Free Spins is a one-off cost that skips the base game entirely — useful if you specifically want bonus-round action rather than grinding for a natural trigger, but it's a big chunk of budget in one go.
All four RTP versions sit close together (94.49%-96.50%), so no option gives a dramatically better long-run return — the real difference is in how your budget gets spent, not how much you're likely to win back over time.

RTP figures are theoretical long-term averages and don't guarantee any individual session's results. Set a budget before you play and stick to it — BeGambleAware.org.

My Biggest Win

After playing this game over the weekend, here is a screenshot of one of my biggest wins $40,000:

Playing Coven Rising slot machine and win big screenshot

Gameplay and Special Features of Coven Rising

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Free Spins and the Bonus Rounds

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Useful Information About Coven Rising

Hit Frequency According to Pragmatic Play:

Base Game Hit Frequency 1 in 2.83
Free Spins Hit Frequency 1 in 336.51
Odds for > x1,000 Hit Frequency 1 in 153,354
Max Win Hit Frequency 1 in 1,024,194

My Thoughts on Coven Rising

The game is fun to play, though my excitement level never really hit a high point. It’s still nice to see a new release with a genuinely unique design — the circular grid and elemental Witch symbols set it apart from a lot of what’s out there right now.

The 5,000x max win could be higher, but for a medium volatility game, it’s a fair number. If you’re after something different from the usual slot formula, Coven Rising is definitely worth trying. That said, I’d recommend reading through the game rules first — with so many modifiers in play, it can be a little hard to follow what’s actually happening on screen if you jump in without understanding the features beforehand.

Final Verdict: 8.4/10. Will I play again? Yes, I wll try it again