Immortal Romance is Microgaming’s vampire slot, made by Stormcraft Studios and released on 1 December 2011. It is a 243 ways slot with a gothic soap opera story, a famously elaborate soundtrack, random wild reels in the base game and four character based free spins features that unlock as you trigger the bonus.
It is rated very high volatility by OLBG, and it lists a 12,150x maximum win. This review covers the RTP and the lower version that one source reports, the hit frequency, the max win in pounds at UK stakes, the unlock system for the four bonuses and where sources disagree.
Immortal Romance at a glance
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Provider | Microgaming (now Games Global), built by Stormcraft Studios |
| Released | 1 December 2011 (OLBG), remastered in May 2020 |
| Layout | 5 reels, 3 rows, 243 ways to win |
| RTP | 96.86%, with a 94.12% alternative reported by OLBG |
| Volatility | Very high (OLBG), high variance (Casinomeister) |
| Max win | 12,150x total stake (OLBG) |
| Stake range | 30p to £4.50 (OLBG), within the UK limits |
| Hit frequency | 31.21% (OLBG), a win about every 3.2 spins |
| Main features | Wild Desire random wilds and the Chamber of Spins with four unlockable free spins features |
| Free spins | Amber 10, Troy 15, Michael 20, Sarah 25 |
Overview
Immortal Romance follows four characters, Amber, Troy, Michael and Sarah, through a dark love story. Each character has a free spins feature of their own with different graphics, music and rules. The slot was ahead of its time in 2011 and still has a loyal following.
Gameplay is built on two things: random wild reels that can arrive on any base game spin, and a bonus that grows more varied the more often you trigger it. The graphics were remastered in 2020, which OLBG says sharpened the visuals and menus.
How to play and stakes
There are no paylines. A win needs three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels from the leftmost reel, in any position. The scatter pays anywhere. OLBG gives the stake range as 30p to £4.50 a spin, and the maximum can vary by casino.
UK Gambling Commission rules cap slot stakes at £2 for players aged 18 to 24 and £5 for players aged 25 and over. Because the game’s own maximum of £4.50 sits below £5, the pounds table below uses 30p, £1, £2 and the £4.50 game maximum.
RTP and the versions you may meet
OLBG gives the top RTP as 96.86% and says a 94.12% alternative version also exists, so players should check the paytable at their casino. Casinomeister, by contrast, says the RTP is fixed at 96.86%. We could not read a Games Global page for the game, because its site did not return readable content, so we cannot settle the conflict from the provider. We treat 96.86% as the standard figure and the 94.12% version as a third party report.
UK casinos can run different RTP settings on some games, so the figure in the game’s own help screen is the one that applies to you.
Volatility
OLBG classes Immortal Romance as very high volatility. Casinomeister describes high variance but adds that the base game plays reasonably well because of the doubled wilds. The 31.21% hit frequency suggests a fairly active base game, while the biggest results depend on the free spins.
Max win and what it is worth in pounds
OLBG gives the maximum win as 12,150x the total stake, and says it comes from the Troy Free Spins with its 6x multiplier. Casinomeister’s summary box shows no maximum win. We have no provider figure, so this is a third party number.
| Stake | Max win at 12,150x |
|---|---|
| 30p | £3,645 |
| £1 | £12,150 |
| £2 | £24,300 |
| £4.50 (game maximum) | £54,675 |
A £5 stake is above the game’s reported maximum of £4.50, so there is no £5 row. These are theoretical ceilings, not typical results.
Wild Desire
On any base game spin, the Wild Desire feature can randomly turn between one and five reels fully wild. OLBG reports that five wild reels pay 1,500x the total stake. The standard Wild also doubles the payout of any win it is part of, and five wilds on a line pay 50x.
The Chamber of Spins
Three or more Lion Door Knocker scatters open the Chamber of Spins. OLBG reports scatter payouts of 1x, 2x, 20x and 200x the stake for 2, 3, 4 or 5 scatters. The features you can choose from unlock with the number of times you have triggered the Chamber.
| Feature | Unlocked | Free spins | Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber | Always available | 10 (20 with retrigger) | 5x multiplier on all wins |
| Troy | After 5 triggers | 15 | Vampire Bats turn symbols into 2x or 3x multipliers, up to 6x |
| Michael | After 10 triggers | 20 | Rolling Reels with multipliers rising 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x |
| Sarah | After 15 triggers | 25 | Wild Vine adds extra wilds, and extra spins can reach 29 in total |
These details come from OLBG, and we could not check them against a Games Global page.
Symbols and paytable
These are OLBG’s reported payouts as multiples of the total stake for 3, 4 and 5 matching symbols.
| Symbol | 3 of a kind | 4 of a kind | 5 of a kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9, 10 | 0.17x | 0.5x | 3.33x |
| J, Q | 0.23x | 0.67x | 4.17x |
| K, A | 0.33x | 0.83x | 5x |
| Spell book | 0.5x | 2x | 8.33x |
| Castle | 0.5x | 2x | 10x |
| Amber | 0.67x | 2.67x | 11.67x |
| Troy | 0.67x | 2.67x | 13.33x |
| Michael | 1x | 3.33x | 15x |
| Sarah | 1x | 3.33x | 16.67x |
The Wild substitutes for all symbols except the scatter and doubles wins it joins.
Hit frequency and win rate
OLBG, a named independent source, reports a hit frequency of 31.21%, meaning a win about every 3.2 spins. It does not explain how the figure was obtained. We found no provider figure, and a Games Global page was not readable. SlotPal’s hit rate guide covers Big Bass and Eye of Horus only, so it has no Immortal Romance figure to compare.
Hit frequency counts any win, including ones below the stake.
Is Immortal Romance enjoyable? Our verdict
This verdict is based on mechanics, provider rules and independent data. We have not played the game for money.
The slot’s main strength is variety. Four different free spins rounds, an unlock system and random wild reels give it more going on than most slots of its age. Its weakness is the dependence on that bonus and a very high volatility profile, plus a lower RTP version that some casinos may use. It suits players who like a feature heavy game with long term variety and can tolerate long dry spells. For anyone wanting simple, low variance play, it is the wrong choice. Our verdict: a deserved classic, best at the top RTP setting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four different free spins features
- Random wild reels can appear on any base game spin
- Hit frequency of 31.21%
- High 96.86% top RTP
- Doubled wilds in winning combinations
Cons
- Very high volatility
- Lower 94.12% RTP version reported
- Bonus variety depends on triggering the Chamber many times
- Sources conflict on RTP versions
- No provider page could be read
Immortal Romance FAQ
What is the RTP of Immortal Romance?
96.86%. OLBG reports a 94.12% alternative, while Casinomeister says 96.86% is fixed. Check the help screen at your casino.
How volatile is Immortal Romance?
OLBG rates it very high. Casinomeister describes it as high variance.
What is the maximum win on Immortal Romance?
OLBG gives 12,150x the stake: £3,645 at 30p, £12,150 at £1, £24,300 at £2 and £54,675 at £4.50.
What are the UK stakes for Immortal Romance?
OLBG gives 30p to £4.50 a spin. UK rules cap slot stakes at £2 for 18 to 24 year olds and £5 for those aged 25 and over.
How often does Immortal Romance pay?
OLBG reports a hit frequency of 31.21%, about one win every 3.2 spins.
How do the free spins features unlock?
Amber is always available. Troy unlocks after 5 triggers, Michael after 10 and Sarah after 15, according to OLBG.
What does Wild Desire do?
It randomly turns one to five reels fully wild in the base game. Five wild reels pay 1,500x the stake, per OLBG.
Which free spins feature has the best win potential?
OLBG says Troy, with multipliers up to 6x, is where the 12,150x maximum win comes from.
Does the Wild double wins?
Yes. Wins that include the Wild have their payout doubled.
Is there a bonus buy?
None of the sources we read describe one.
Who made Immortal Romance?
Stormcraft Studios for Microgaming, which is now part of Games Global.
Why do sources disagree on details?
Mostly RTP versions and the lack of a readable provider page. We name each conflict in the article.
How we checked the figures
- RTP versions, hit frequency, max win, stake range, paytable and the four free spins features: OLBG Immortal Romance review (third party, UK focused).
- RTP described as fixed at 96.86% and the variance description: Casinomeister Immortal Romance review (third party), whose section order this article loosely follows.
- The Games Global game page did not return readable content, so no figure was confirmed with the provider.
- Hit frequency: OLBG is the only named source. Its method is not stated.
- UK stake limits: Gambling Commission rules as set out in the brief for this site.