Journey into a desolate, frost-bitten realm where ancient evil stirs and unimaginable wealth lies guarded by a malevolent sovereign in Dark King: Forbidden Riches. This NetEnt masterpiece plunges you into a grim, gothic fantasy world, dominated by towering, jagged mountains and the chilling presence of a skeletal Dark King perched upon his throne of skulls. The reels are framed by crumbling stonework and burning braziers, casting dancing shadows over symbols of dark knights, fearsome dragons, and arcane artifacts. A heavy, foreboding soundtrack, infused with orchestral swells and the clash of swords, heightens the epic, high-stakes atmosphere. Every visual detail, from the menacing glow of the King's eyes to the intricate armor of his loyal guards, paints a vivid picture of a world on the brink, inviting you to brave the shadows and claim the forbidden riches for your own. As you navigate this treacherous landscape, the Dark King unleashes his formidable power through game-changing mechanics designed to secure truly epic wins. The Wild symbol, emblazoned with a sinister skull and crossed swords, appears on all reels, substituting for other symbols to forge winning combinations. Critically, these Wild symbols are infused with a potent multiplier: for every Wild that lands on a reel, the multiplier increases, amplifying your payouts with each additional Wild. The true challenge—and reward—awaits in the Free Spins bonus round, triggered by three or more Scatter symbols, represented by a glowing red orb. During Free Spins, a special 'Sticky Wild Hotspot' area covers the middle reels. Any Wild symbol that lands within this zone becomes sticky, locking in place for the remainder of the bonus round. Furthermore, each sticky wild awards an additional free spin, guaranteeing an extended reign of high-potential gameplay and ensuring the definitive accumulation of forbidden riches, transforming a dark quest into a triumphant claim of power and wealth.