Dark King Forbidden Riches

Dark King Forbidden Riches is a NetEnt slot you can play for real money in rand. It runs 5 reels x 3 rows over 20. Below: the published specifications, what the volatility rating means for your balance, and an honest read of the RTP.

ProviderNetEnt
RTP96.06%
Volatilitymid to high
Layout5 reels x 3 rows
Lines or ways20
Themedark fantasy, the Dark King and his hidden treasures
Released2020

How Dark King Forbidden Riches plays

Dark King Forbidden Riches is a NetEnt slot built around wild multiplier up to x5 based on number of wilds. The features it carries are wild multiplier up to x5 based on number of wilds, free spins awarding 10/12/15 spins by scatter count, sticky wild hotspots in a cross pattern, up to 5 extra free spins.

What that means in practice is worth reading off the paytable before you stake. The bonus round is where most of a modern slot's payout sits, so knowing what triggers it — and how often — tells you more about a session than the headline numbers do.

Volatility and your bankroll

NetEnt rates this mid to high. High volatility means the game runs cold for stretches and then pays in bigger jumps. It suits a balance that can absorb a quiet run; on a small one it can empty fast before the feature ever triggers.

A high rating describes the shape of the payouts, not the size of them overall. Wins arrive less often and larger. See how volatility shapes a session for the fuller explanation.

What the RTP figure tells you

The published figure is 96.06%. netent.com and games.evolution.com agree on 96.06.

That matters more than it sounds. Many slots ship in several RTP configurations and the operator chooses which to run, so a number quoted on a review site may not describe the build you are playing. Check the game's own info panel, which reflects what is actually deployed.

Where to play it

Staked and settled in rand at a licensed South African operator. See the full NetEnt catalogue, browse slots by studio, or start from the slots overview.

If you are clearing a bonus, check the eligible-game list and the maximum stake allowed while wagering first — breaching that cap can void the winnings. See how wagering works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RTP of Dark King Forbidden Riches?

The published figure is 96.06%. netent.com and games.evolution.com agree on 96.06. Check the in-game info panel for the build your operator has deployed.

Is Dark King Forbidden Riches high volatility?

NetEnt rates it mid to high. Volatility describes the shape of the payouts rather than the total return — a higher rating means longer quiet spells and larger wins when they arrive.

What features does Dark King Forbidden Riches have?

wild multiplier up to x5 based on number of wilds, free spins awarding 10/12/15 spins by scatter count, sticky wild hotspots in a cross pattern, up to 5 extra free spins.

How many paylines does Dark King Forbidden Riches have?

20, on a 5 reels x 3 rows layout.

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