Tsar Treasures

Tsar Treasures Review

As soon as I saw what I was dealing with, I decided to look into those nested dolls called Matryoshkas, as they instantly caught my eye. Here’s what I found out: the Russian nested doll actually has Japanese roots. The traditional wooden doll appeared in Russia in the late 1890s, inspired by a figurine of a Japanese god of wisdom. Still, I’m convinced PG Soft drew inspiration specifically from Imperial Russian culture, as the Tsar Treasures game is steeped in that vibe. By the way, the slot was released back in December 2023.

Putting the backstory aside, let’s talk numbers. The game features an RTP of 96.75%, pointing to solid odds for fairly frequent payouts. The maximum win you can snatch in Tsar Treasures is capped at 2,500x your stake. And to be completely frank, that’s hardly the royal payout you’d hope for. Bet limits range from $0.20 to $100 per spin. As for the setting, this royal saga plays out on an atypical 3-4-4-4-3 grid featuring 576 ways to win.

Tsar Treasures - Game Screen

Let’s walk through the paytable in Tsar Treasures, starting with the high-paying symbols. These are represented by the Red, Green, and Blue Fabergé Eggs, along with Green and Blue Matryoshkas. Landing 5 matching high-tier symbols pays from 15x to 50x your bet. As for the low-paying icons, the A, K, and Q card ranks award 8x for 5 matches. The highest payout comes from hitting 5 Crown symbols, which double as the game’s Wild. And of course, Scatters are pictured as those iconic three golden nesting dolls and also appear on the reels.

By the way, here’s an important detail about the Wild symbols. In the Tsar Treasures base game, cascading wins progressively turn Fabergé eggs into Wilds. Starting from the third tumble, all Red Treasure Egg symbols transform into Wilds. By the fifth round, Green Treasure Eggs follow suit, and by the seventh round and beyond, all Blue Treasure Eggs turn into Wilds as well.

Tsar Treasures Features

As soon as I heard about the Tsar Treasures theme, my head buzzed with all sorts of crazy bonus ideas. Instead, PG Soft gave us free spins, multipliers, and a Bonus Buy option. Let me fill you in on how they actually work!

Free Spins

Straight out of the gate, this Tsarist empire rolls out the red carpet with Free Spins. Unlocking 3 Scatters anywhere on the board kicks off 10 free spins, and each additional Scatter adds 2 extra spins. Nonetheless, the Tsar Treasures game keeps pulling out surprises, just like unstacking a Matryoshka doll to reveal new gifts inside.

We’re treated to a progressive multiplier system combined with Wild conversions: a second-round win triggers a x3 multiplier, with all Red Treasure Eggs transforming into Wilds from round two onward. The third round boosts wins with a x8 multiplier, converting Green Treasure Eggs into Wilds. From the fourth round onward, any win gets an insane x15 multiplier, and Blue Treasure Eggs also shift into Wilds starting with the fourth tumble.

Tsar Treasures - Free Spins Win Screen

Multiplier

Although this feature is available in the Tsar Treasures base game, I’m describing it here. The slot features a progressive multiplier mechanic during base game cascades. Multipliers increase sequentially with each successful spin tumble:

• x2 for the second round;
• x3 for the third;
• x5 for the fourth;
• x8 for the fifth;
• and x10 for the sixth.

Any win achieved in the seventh round and beyond is subject to the maximum x15 multiplier.

Feature Buy

If you want to activate free spins at any time, just use the Bonus Buy feature. The price is 75x.

Theme & Graphics

I was fully prepared for PG Soft to drop another mobile-first slot. Since I play Tsar Treasures on a MacBook, that setup isn’t always the most comfortable. Still, we get their signature bottom-centered control panel, making sure nobody gets lost and everyone gets to take a spin on this Tsarist Russia-themed game.

The moment you boot up the slot, the pomp and opulence of that era hit you right away. The vivid symbols and heavy color scheme feel a bit over-the-top, with three Fabergé eggs sitting right above the grid to snatch your attention. Rounding it all off is a soundtrack practically screaming, “Welcome to the royal palace!”

Tsar Treasures Free Play

Not sure if this slot is your cup of tea? No need to burn through your bankroll right away! Try Tsar Treasures in free play mode. You’ll get to soak in the atmosphere while test-driving the multipliers, massive Wild transformations, and the Free Spins round. Playing the Tsar Treasures demo first is the only real way to know if this game deserves your time and real money.

Pros And Cons Of Tsar Treasures Slot

Our Verdict

As promised, my review of Tsar Treasures is completely honest and objective. I was definitely disappointed by the capped maximum win of just 2,500x your bet – that’s pretty low (especially for a game themed around such a grand empire). On the flip side, the base game is packed with action, letting you stack multipliers up to x15, which keeps the gameplay gripping. The Free Spins round, however, is just a standard bonus feature – nothing truly groundbreaking. Similarly, I can’t say the design blew me away, as it feels fairly typical. But hey, you can try the Tsar Treasures slot for yourself right now and form your own opinion!