Pandemic Rising
Certified by the HGC (HGC-033458-TM)
Images: Pragmatic Play
Data source: iGaming Tools (23 July 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
Demo provided by the game studio via iGaming Tools. Free play only, no real money.
How it playsHow Pandemic Rising plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Pandemic Rising yet, so it has no score.
Pandemic Rising is a Pragmatic Play slot with 5 reels and 4 rows and 40 paylines. It was released in October 2025. It is themed around horror.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-033458-TM; last updated in the register on 17 October 2025.
Pandemic Rising combines free spins, multipliers, sticky wilds and bonus buy. 15 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.51%: what it means
The RTP (return to player) of Pandemic Rising is 96.51%. Over a very large number of spins the game theoretically pays back €96.51 for every €100 staked; the remaining €3.49 (3.49%) is the house edge. RTP is an average over millions of spins. A single session can end very differently — and in the long run the casino wins.
That is above the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 70% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. 96.51% is the default value published by Pragmatic Play; a casino may offer Pandemic Rising in a version with a different RTP, so check the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Pandemic Rising as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with Pandemic Rising.
Max win: 14,000×
The top prize on Pandemic Rising is 14,000× the stake, i.e. €14,000 at a €1 stake. It is a ceiling reached extremely rarely — not a win anyone should expect. That is above the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 87 are higher.
Bet range
We do not have an official bet range for Pandemic Rising yet. Before playing, check the minimum and maximum stake in the game’s info screen.
Bonus features
Free spins
A round of spins you are not charged for, usually triggered by scatter symbols. Anything won in the round is added to your balance. In Pandemic Rising it comes together with multipliers, sticky wilds and bonus buy. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Multipliers
Multiply a win, for example ×2 or ×10. They are already part of the RTP — they do not raise it. In Pandemic Rising it comes together with free spins, sticky wilds and bonus buy. Found in 299 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 262 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Sticky wilds
Wild symbols that stay in place for more than one spin. In Pandemic Rising it comes together with free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. Found in 66 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 49 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
The bonus round can be bought outright at a price that is a multiple of the stake — often tens or hundreds of times. That means much more money is staked in a short time; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In Pandemic Rising it comes together with free spins, multipliers and sticky wilds. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Pandemic Rising?
The RTP of Pandemic Rising is 96.51%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.49% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Pandemic Rising certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Pandemic Rising for online play, certificate HGC-033458-TM (last updated in the register on 17 October 2025). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Pandemic Rising?
14,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Pandemic Rising?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does Pandemic Rising have?
According to the provider: free spins, multipliers, sticky wilds and bonus buy.
Can I play Pandemic Rising for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
Pandemic Rising compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pandemic Rising | 96.51% | high | 14,000× | 5×4 |
| Beware The Deep Megaways | 96.52% | high | 10,000× | — |
| Haunted Crypt | 96.51% | high | 10,000× | 5×3 |
| Monster Superlanche | 96.03% | high | 5,000× | 6×5 |
Compared with Beware The Deep Megaways (Pragmatic Play), Pandemic Rising has an RTP 0.01 points lower, the same volatility and a max win 1.4 times higher. Both have free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. Only Beware The Deep Megaways has cascades and Megaways. Only Pandemic Rising has sticky wilds.
Compared with Haunted Crypt (Pragmatic Play), Pandemic Rising has the same RTP, the same volatility and a max win 1.4 times higher. Both have free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. Only Pandemic Rising has sticky wilds.
Compared with Monster Superlanche (Pragmatic Play), Pandemic Rising has an RTP 0.48 points higher, the same volatility and a max win 2.8 times higher. Both have free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. Only Monster Superlanche has cascades. Only Pandemic Rising has sticky wilds.
Game images: their respective studios.