I’d been focusing on Immortal Romance by Microgaming, a slot renowned for its high volatility and a respectable RTP of 96.86%. My stake was set at $1 per spin, a comfortable amount allowing for around 200 spins with my budget. I'd spun through about 80 spins with only minor wins, mostly 5x-10x my bet. Then, it happened. I triggered the Great Hall of Spins with three scatter symbols, landing the second level – Michael’s bonus, which awards 20 free spins with Rolling Reels and increasing multipliers. My heart was pounding. The Rolling Reels feature meant consecutive wins could increase the multiplier, starting at 2x.

The first few spins were decent, a few 15x wins. On the 7th free spin, a full line of wild symbols landed across the reels, triggering a massive initial win. The Rolling Reels kicked in, consecutive wins pushed the multiplier up to 5x, and suddenly, a combination of high-paying symbols (Sarah and Michael) hit. The total payout for that single spin, after all the cascades and multipliers, was an astonishing $1,280. That's a 1280x multiplier on my $1 bet. My total free spins winnings accumulated to $1,570. I immediately withdrew $1,000, leaving the rest to play further. This experience reinforces my belief in chasing high variance games, always balancing risk with careful bankroll management.

I usually look for slots with a maximum win potential of at least 10,000x your stake and an RTP above 96.0%. This particular win came from a slot with a maximum win advertised at over 12,000x. The key is patience and understanding that losing streaks are part of the game. Another factor I always consider is the number of paylines; Immortal Romance has 243 ways to win, which often leads to more frequent, albeit smaller, base game hits, helping to sustain the balance until a bonus round triggers.

Here’s a quick look at some high volatility slots I’ve had decent runs on:

Do any of you have similar stories of big wins on high volatility slots, and which games brought you the biggest thrills?