A phoenix doesn’t just rise from the ashes — sometimes, it brings the whole elemental bunch with it. Secrets of the Phoenix Elements takes the original firebird premise and reshapes it into a more elaborate world filled with ice, wind, earth, and yes, still a fair bit of fire. It’s a sequel with ambition, adding several new features while maintaining the cascading win format that made the original a hit.
This one runs on a cluster pays engine rather than set lines. Wins are created by matching symbols that connect horizontally or vertically, and multiple clusters of the same symbol pay separately. The layout is standard at first glance — a familiar 5x3 grid setup — but there's no shortage of movement here.
This elemental twist on the phoenix concept comes courtesy of the same Roxor Gaming team behind Secrets of the Phoenix and Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways. If you’ve played either of those, you’ll notice some of the DNA here — cascading symbols, epic theming, and progressive rewards. But Elements carves out its own niche with its symbol collection mechanic and four separate mini-features that rotate in before the big free spins bonus.
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Symbols fall into the expected categories, with a mix of runes, elemental icons, and stylised emblems. Lower-paying symbols are simpler glyphs, while higher-paying clusters are made up of more ornate elemental designs.
Symbol | Payouts (Clusters of 5, 10, 15+) |
Green Rune | Low |
Blue Rune | Low |
Purple Rune | Low |
Yellow Rune | Low |
Wind Symbol | Medium |
Ice Symbol | Medium |
Earth Symbol | Medium |
Fire Symbol | High |
Phoenix Emblem | Highest |
Wild symbols substitute for all others and can form part of any cluster. They’re essential for unlocking feature chains and can be enhanced by the Elemental Phoenix bonuses. There are no scatters here — the bonus game is accessed via the Symbol Collection Meter instead.
Every winning symbol adds to the Symbol Collection Meter, which is broken into five stages. Each 20-symbol section filled triggers an Elemental Phoenix feature. Complete all five sections (100 symbols) to activate the Free Spins Bonus. Multiple features can be triggered in a single spin, which could lead to some interesting combinations.
The phoenix rains fire down in the form of stacked wilds. You’ll get up to four vertical wild stacks, each two to four symbols high. These can slot in anywhere on the grid and often result in quick new clusters — or at least some new space to cascade into.
Frozen wilds are added to the grid — up to four at a time. These icy additions are sticky and stay in place for up to two wins. When their time is up, they shatter, opening up room for the next cascade.
Here, the phoenix shakes the board and adds giant symbols up to 4x4 in size. These break apart into regular-sized matching symbols, creating the potential for multiple clusters at once. Think of it as a slow-motion explosion of symbols — less fire, more rumble.
A bit of spring cleaning from the wind phoenix. A group of matching symbols gets blown away, leaving behind a tighter, smaller cluster. It’s a neat effect, and more importantly, it could often lead directly into another potential win.
The final stage of the meter triggers the Free Spins Bonus. Before it starts, you choose from several eggs to determine how many spins you get. You begin with five symbols already in the meter, giving you a head start toward your next set of phoenix effects. During the free spins, these effects can also potentially add multipliers or award extra spins, depending on how many features you trigger along the way.
If you like what Secrets of the Phoenix Elements brings to the table — especially the cluster gameplay and symbol progression — then you might also want to look into the Secrets of the Phoenix Rapid Jackpot and Secrets of the Phoenix Megaways. Both share the cascading win system, but this latest entry adds a welcome elemental twist. You can find all these slot titles at Heart Bingo.