Himalayas – Roof of the World

Himalayas – Roof of the World Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Barcrest
Release Date	May 2018
Theme	Tibetan, Himalayas, Mountain expedition
Layout	5×10
Paylines	100
Bet Range	0.10–500 (currency varies)
Core Mechanics	Snow Slide avalanche wilds, Free Spins with expanding Big Freeze wilds, Mystery Free Spins Compass and map bonus, Big Bet mode with enhanced features
Developer	Barcrest (Scientific Games/Light & Wonder)
Platform	HTML5, mobile‑optimized

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	Hearts, Spades, Clubs, Diamonds	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Tent, Tiger, Eagle, Pickaxe	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Stacked Monk, Stacked Woman	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Ice Wild, Big Freeze Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Mountain Bonus Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Himalayas – Roof of the World Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Snow Slide Bonus	Random during base game or free spins		Avalanche covers reels and leaves wilds
Free Spins Bonus	3–5 Bonus scatters	8, 12, or 20 free spins	Free spins with expanding wilds and compass retriggers	Mystery compass and map bonus for extra spins
Big Bet Mode	Player selects Big Bet option		Enhanced free spin triggers and features	Removes low symbols, adds wild reel, increases RTP to 97.75%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of this slot?	The base RTP ranges from 94% to 96% depending on bet size and increases to 97.75% in Big Bet mode.
How many paylines does the game have?	The game has 100 always‑active paylines.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 500x the stake.
What does the Snow Slide feature do?	It triggers an avalanche that covers the reels and leaves up to 50 wild symbols.
How do free spins retrigger?	Compass symbols during free spins fill a meter; when full, a map bonus awards extra free spins.
What does the Big Bet mode offer?	It offers enhanced features such as removed low symbols, a wild reel, easier free spin triggers, and higher RTP.
What are the high‑value symbols?	Stacked Monk and Stacked Woman are the highest‑value symbols.

Himalayas – Roof of the World Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses