About the Heart of Rio game
Heart of Rio is a colourful carnival-themed video slot from Pragmatic Play, inspired by the famous street celebrations of Rio de Janeiro. The game uses 5 reels, 3 rows and 25 fixed paylines, combining dancers, masks and tropical drinks with Money symbols, five different Collect symbols and a free spins feature. It has medium volatility, an RTP of 96.50% and a maximum win of up to 10,500x the total stake. In terms of slot type, Heart of Rio is a medium-volatility payline video slot with Money Collect mechanics, respins and free spins, rather than a Megaways or Hold & Win game.
Game Mechanics and Features
Regular wins are formed by landing matching symbols from left to right across the 25 paylines. The lead dancer wearing a red headdress acts as the Wild and substitutes for regular paying symbols. Money symbols can appear with random cash values, while one of five different Collect symbols may land on the fifth reel.
Each Collect symbol produces a different effect. Depending on the symbol that appears, Money values may be collected immediately, increased or multiplied, while additional Money symbols can also be added to the reels. This gives the base game a strong collection-based structure without turning it into a traditional Hold & Win slot.
Bonus symbols landing on reels 2, 3 and 4 activate the Free Spins feature. During the bonus round, Money symbols and all Collect features remain active, while their values accumulate throughout the feature. When the free spins end, the entire accumulated pot returns to the grid as one giant Money symbol and an extra respin begins. If a Collect symbol lands during that final respin, the stored bonus pot is awarded.
Theme, Appearance and Mobile Play
Heart of Rio recreates a lively Brazilian carnival atmosphere with colourful dancers, exotic masks, cocktails, street-party decorations and energetic samba-inspired visuals. The bright presentation and festive soundtrack support the game's celebratory theme.
The combination of 25-payline gameplay, five Collect effects, Money symbols and a final bonus-pot respin may particularly appeal to players who enjoy feature-driven slots with collection mechanics. As part of Pragmatic Play's HTML5 portfolio, Heart of Rio can be played on compatible desktop computers, smartphones and tablets.
