Ivan and the Immortal King — climb from chest to hare, duck and beyond

Ivan and the Immortal King by Quickspin uses a nested fairy-tale journey as its bonus progression. The public page documents Baba Yaga’s four-position mystery event and three different Free Spins starting levels.

Baba Yaga’s four adjacent positions

Baba Yaga can appear when the board is short of Scatter symbols. She hides four randomly selected adjacent symbols and resolves them in one of two ways.

The first outcome turns one to three hidden positions into Bonus Scatters in the base game or Progress Scatters during Free Spins. The second selects one paying symbol and places it in all four hidden positions, guaranteeing a win. The two outcomes should not be combined in one reading.

Starting levels and spin counts

Three or more Bonus Scatters award ten Free Spins at Chest level. Four or more award fourteen spins at Hare level. Five or more award eighteen spins at Duck level.

During the bonus, collecting three Progress Scatters activates the next multiplier level and adds four spins. Record the current quest level, Progress Scatter count and remaining spins separately.

Evidence limits

The accessible public page does not expose a readable layout, line count, RTP, multiplier values or maximum exposure. The official copy confirms the progression rule but not the complete mathematical configuration.

It also does not confirm that the title is offered by a New Zealand casino.

Frequently asked questions

Archive the verified entry ladder, current level table, version and review date.

Keep every Baba Yaga branch and Progress counter change with the corresponding round ID. This gives future updates enough evidence to distinguish a rule revision from a client-display error.

Confirm the final multiplier level against the deployed game sheet before publication.

Archive the exact starting package, Progress remainder, remaining counter and final settlement so the next editorial review can reproduce the complete quest state.

Verified progression map

Quickspin confirms a four-position Baba Yaga mystery event and two possible outcomes. She can convert one to three hidden cells into Bonus Scatters in base play or Progress Scatters in Free Spins. Alternatively, one paying symbol fills all four positions and guarantees a win.

Three Bonus Scatters begin at Chest with ten spins, four at Hare with fourteen and five at Duck with eighteen. During the feature, three Progress Scatters unlock the next multiplier level and add four spins.

Layout, lines, RTP, multiplier values, full quest ladder, stakes, maximum exposure and New Zealand access are not readable on the public page.

Adjacent-position map

Record the four hidden coordinates and verify they are adjacent under the live grid. Save the symbols before concealment and the revealed outcome. Decorative fog outside those cells is not part of the replacement.

The source says positions are randomly selected. It does not provide selection probability or allow a player to choose them.

Scatter outcome

If Baba Yaga creates Scatters, count one to three converted cells and label the symbol type by mode. Base play uses Bonus Scatters for entry; Free Spins use Progress Scatters for advancement. They serve different counters.

Do not mix newly created symbols with Scatters already visible without preserving their source. The total count determines the resulting level or progress.

Paying-symbol outcome

The alternative selects one paying symbol and places it into all four hidden positions, guaranteeing a win. Record the chosen symbol, four coordinates, line or ways result and paytable value.

This outcome does not also create Scatters. Treat the two branches as mutually exclusive for the event unless the deployed history proves otherwise.

Starting-level ladder

Use the exact three published rows: three or more Scatters, ten spins, Chest; four or more, fourteen, Hare; five or more, eighteen, Duck. When five land, start at Duck rather than adding Chest, Hare and Duck awards together.

The level is selected by trigger count. It is not an additional cash prize.

Progress Scatter ledger

During Free Spins, count Progress Scatters toward groups of three. When the third arrives, advance one multiplier level and add four spins. Record current level, progress count, remaining counter and displayed multiplier.

The public page does not expose all later level names or values. Do not invent Egg, Needle or further stages solely from theme art. Use the live game sheet.

Worked feature example

Suppose four Bonus Scatters trigger fourteen spins at Hare level. During the feature, Baba Yaga converts two hidden cells to Progress Scatters and a later spin lands one more. The third completes the group, moves one level and adds four spins.

The illustration shows counter logic. It does not assert probability, multiplier value or a likely feature length.

RTP and configuration

Open the deployed help for layout, paylines or ways, RTP, stakes, symbol values, full level table, multiplier values, Scatter counting and maximum exposure. Attribute any data to the exact build.

The public progression rules do not establish expected return or chance of reaching later levels.

New Zealand scope

Quickspin’s provider page does not confirm a New Zealand operator. Verify country terms, signed-in catalogue and active help. A demo or provider licence is insufficient.

Do not bypass location restrictions. Payments and verification require operator evidence.

Mobile and accessibility

The four mystery cells need visible boundaries and an outcome label. Starting level, progress counter, multiplier level and remaining spins should not overlap on a phone. Use text in addition to theme icons.

After interruption, compare hidden-cell outcome, current level, Progress Scatter count, counter, round ID and balance.

Support package

Save provider, title, version, time, stake, currency, balances and round ID. Add pre-mystery board, four coordinates, revealed branch, Scatter totals and level transition.

Use authenticated support and never send passwords, one-time codes, private keys or seed phrases. Request the event history and current level table.

Responsible-play reading

Quest progression can make an incomplete level feel like saved value, but it exists only inside the current feature. Do not chase another bonus because the prior round ended with two Progress Scatters or raise stake to start at a later level.

Set fixed limits. Baba Yaga’s branch and Scatter count are outcomes, not strategic choices.

Common errors

Bonus and Progress Scatters have different roles. Four trigger Scatters award fourteen total spins at Hare, not ten plus fourteen. Three Progress Scatters add four spins and one multiplier level, not a new base feature.

The four-position paying-symbol branch guarantees a win but does not publish its amount.

Final checklist

• Map four adjacent mystery cells.
• Keep Scatter and paying-symbol branches separate.
• Use the 3→10 Chest, 4→14 Hare and 5→18 Duck ladder.
• Count Progress Scatters in groups of three.
• Add four spins and one level at completion.
• Verify the full level table, RTP, stakes and maximum in live help.
• Confirm local access independently.

Editorial conclusion

Ivan and the Immortal King combines a two-branch mystery with a tiered feature entry and three-Scatter progression. A state table makes the quest understandable without inventing the missing level values.

Four-cell mystery worksheet

Draw the grid and outline the four adjacent cells before Baba Yaga resolves them. Store the original symbol in each. After the reveal, label the branch as Scatter conversion or paying-symbol replacement and record all four new values.

This visual proof matters because the character animation can obscure adjacency. The server history should confirm the final cells even when the transition is skipped.

Base and bonus symbol distinction

Bonus Scatters determine entry count and starting level. Progress Scatters operate inside Free Spins. Use different icons and separate counters so a base symbol is not accidentally added to feature progress.

Baba Yaga’s one-to-three conversions change symbol type according to mode. The same four-cell mystery can therefore affect entry or progression without making the two Scatters interchangeable.

Trigger ladder arithmetic

Three, four and five Scatters select alternative starting packages; they do not accumulate. The five-Scatter Duck entry supplies eighteen spins, not ten plus fourteen plus eighteen. Show each row as mutually exclusive.

If the deployed grid can display more than five Scatters, the public overview does not state another starting level. Ask for the live help rather than extending the pattern.

Progress grouping

Store progress as current remainder toward three. When the third Scatter arrives, advance exactly one level, add four spins and start a new progress group if the feature continues. Preserve any excess only according to the live rules.

The full multiplier values and later quest names must come from the deployed table. Theme art is not evidence.

Paying-symbol settlement

When the alternative branch fills all four cells with one paying symbol, record which paylines or ways use them. The source guarantees a win but not an amount. Calculate from the active paytable and total stake.

Do not also award Scatter progress unless the chosen paying symbol is explicitly a Scatter under the displayed event, which would belong to the other branch.

Feature-state example

An entry with three Scatters begins at Chest with ten spins. Two Progress Scatters appear across early spins. Baba Yaga later converts one hidden cell to the third, advancing a level and adding four spins. Record the meter reset and new multiplier.

The example demonstrates the group boundary and does not state probability or the missing multiplier value.

Interrupted quest recovery

Save current level, progress remainder, remaining spins, multiplier, last Baba Yaga branch, stake, balance and round ID. Reopen through the authenticated lobby and compare restored state.

Do not start another wager while the feature remains unresolved. A replayed mystery may be a visual restoration of the same event.

Source hierarchy

Quickspin supports the overview mechanics and verified entry ladder. The live game sheet supports grid, paylines, RTP, multiplier values and full quest. The operator supports access, balances and complaints.

A provider licence does not confirm a casino accepts New Zealand accounts. Keep jurisdictional claims separate.

Mobile and accessibility

The four mystery cells need numbered boundaries. Level, Progress counter, multiplier and remaining spins should use text. Animations must provide a reduced-motion history.

The article’s ladder and progression table should stack on mobile. Keep the official source link visible and describe artwork as editorial.

Reader suitability

The game may suit readers who like a clear level ladder and feature progress. It may not suit those who find partial progress encourages replay or who want the complete public multiplier table.

No choice controls Baba Yaga’s branch or selected symbol. Set limits before play and do not chase the next group of three.

Direct answers

Does Baba Yaga always create Scatters? No; she can instead fill all four cells with one paying symbol. Do four Scatters award 24 combined spins? No; they select the fourteen-spin Hare package.

Do three Progress Scatters start a new base feature? No; they advance one bonus level and add four spins. Is local access confirmed? No.

Final source audit

Verify four adjacent cells, one-to-three Scatter conversion, guaranteed paying-symbol branch, 10/14/18 entry ladder and three-Progress/plus-four rule. Leave all other numerical fields tied to the live version.

The finished article should make the quest reproducible without inventing its missing rungs.

Multiplier-level worksheet

Once the live game sheet is available, list each level name, multiplier and required Progress Scatter group. Keep the verified Chest, Hare and Duck starting states separate from later earned levels. Record the level before and after every group of three.

If the meter uses symbols such as egg or needle, cite the game sheet rather than relying on decorative artwork. A label shown only in an illustration is not enough to establish its mathematical value.

Counter reconciliation

Use columns for starting spins, consumed spin, Progress Scatters landed, group completion and four-spin addition. A Baba Yaga conversion may add several Progress symbols at once, so process the whole reveal before determining whether a group completes.

If more than three progress symbols are present, preserve any remainder according to the live rule. Do not discard or carry it without evidence.

Paytable branch audit

For the paying-symbol branch, identify the selected symbol’s value and every line or way created by the four matching cells. For the Scatter branch, avoid calculating a normal symbol win unless the paytable says Scatters also pay.

These branches answer different questions and should appear as separate rows in a round-history template.

Final mobile design

Show the entry ladder as three cards and the feature progression as a separate timeline. Baba Yaga’s four cells should be numbered and the two branch outcomes labelled. On narrow screens, keep remaining spins and Progress count visible.

Test that screen readers receive the revealed symbol type and level change without depending on animation.

Responsible conclusion

The quest can be followed exactly, but it cannot be influenced by choosing a hidden cell. Starting at a later level requires the triggering Scatter count, not a larger editorial promise. Progress toward three is not cash and should not motivate chasing.

The final article is ready only when every level value is either directly sourced or explicitly unavailable.

Final reader answers

What determines the starting package? The number of Bonus Scatters, using the verified Chest, Hare and Duck ladder. What advances the feature? Three Progress Scatters, which add four spins and one multiplier level. What does Baba Yaga change? Four adjacent cells through one of two distinct branches.

None of those rules establishes RTP, stake range or maximum exposure. The live game sheet must supply them.

Closing evidence review

Check that every image of later quest objects is labelled editorial unless the current game sheet confirms the level. Test the four-cell grid and two-branch table at mobile width. Archive source URL, date and version.

For New Zealand availability, require current operator terms and an eligible signed-in account. The provider page is not enough.

The final summary should lead with the verified ladder and progression rule rather than an unsupported maximum win.

Final round checklist

For one complete feature, confirm starting Scatter count, package, Baba Yaga branch, four-cell outcome, Progress remainder, level change, four-spin additions and settlement. Every field should trace to the game history.

If the progress meter uses a later level absent from the public page, quote its name and multiplier only from the live game sheet. Do not infer a value from the fairy-tale sequence.

Keep the article neutral: progression explains feature structure but does not guarantee that the next group of three will be completed. Budget and time limits remain independent of the current meter.

How many positions does Baba Yaga hide? Four adjacent positions.

What do three Bonus Scatters award? Ten spins at Chest level.

What do four Bonus Scatters award? Fourteen spins at Hare level.

What do five Bonus Scatters award? Eighteen spins at Duck level.

What do three Progress Scatters do? Unlock the next multiplier level and add four spins.

Is New Zealand availability confirmed? No.

Official source

• Quickspin: Ivan and the Immortal King

Bottom line: separate Baba Yaga’s replacement, starting level and three-Scatter progression into distinct steps.

How to verify the version you can actually open

A provider page proves that a title exists and describes the supplier's intended rules. It does not prove that a casino accepts players in New Zealand, that the title is enabled for a particular account, or that the highest published RTP is the version in the lobby. Treat availability, operator eligibility and product configuration as three separate checks.

Start with identity, then configuration

Open the game only through the authenticated casino lobby. The information or help panel should identify Quickspin, the exact title and the active mathematical return. Compare the reel or grid layout, paylines or cluster rules, named features and symbol behaviour with the official product material. Similar artwork or a matching title is not enough when the help file is missing or inconsistent.

When the supplier publishes several RTP values, report all of them as configurations. Do not assume the highest option is deployed. RTP is a theoretical long-run measure across a very large number of rounds; it is not a refund rate for one player and cannot predict the next result. Volatility is different: it describes how unevenly results are distributed on the provider's scale.

Read stake controls as money, not interface decoration

Provider sheets often quote a reference range in euros. That range does not establish New Zealand-dollar support or the limits in a specific account. Before a paid round, identify the total amount that will leave the balance. If the interface separates denomination, coins and lines, verify the combined total. If Extra Bet is active, calculate its full cost before pressing spin.

Feature-buy prices are multiples of the current bet, not promised returns. A 100x purchase at a $1 stake costs $100; at a $2 stake it costs $200. Availability can vary by market and some mathematical configurations may not support the control. If the live help does not explain the price, delivered feature and active RTP, leave the option unused.

Keep simulation figures in their proper scope

A game sheet may publish a maximum result observed in a large simulation. That is not automatically the contractual maximum payout and never describes a likely session. Preserve the provider's wording, sample size and configuration. Check the live rules for a binding cap and the operator terms for any separate payout limit. Do not turn an extreme result into a promotional headline.

Audit a disputed round

If an animation freezes or a connection drops, do not repeat the wager immediately. Reopen the game through the authenticated lobby and inspect round history. Record the time, total stake, balance movement and round identifier. The result can be settled by the gaming system even when the device never displays the final animation. Send evidence through verified operator support; never disclose a password, recovery phrase or one-time code.

Read the paytable as a calculation document

The paytable should explain what creates a win, which symbols substitute, where special symbols can land and how multiple awards combine. For line games, confirm direction and active paylines. For cluster games, confirm adjacency, minimum group size and the order of collection. For respins, identify what remains locked, what resets the counter and what ends the feature. A graphic effect can illustrate those rules but cannot replace them.

Separate addition from multiplication. Several prize values may be added before a multiplier applies, while reel-specific multipliers can sometimes multiply together only when each reel participates in the same win. Reconstruct one low-stake result from game history. If the arithmetic cannot be matched to the help file, stop and ask the operator rather than guessing.

Do not confuse hit frequency with a profitable round

Provider sheets can publish hit frequency or category probabilities. A hit simply means a round returned a qualifying amount; it can be smaller than the stake. “Big”, “Mega” or “Epic” thresholds are provider reporting categories, not promises. They are useful for comparing mathematical versions only when definitions and samples are the same.

Random outcomes do not become due after a long gap. A feature that appeared repeatedly in a demo or marketing clip has no obligation to repeat in a funded session. Previous rounds do not create a debt from the next random result.

Confirm market and device behaviour independently

A title can exist in the supplier catalogue while an operator disables it for a territory, currency, device or bonus. Language localisation is not evidence of legal availability. Confirm the operator's identity, accepted countries and current lobby separately from the provider review.

On mobile, verify that balance, total bet, feature state and help remain visible without overlap. On desktop, check that browser zoom does not hide a purchase control or change the apparent denomination. Mathematical configuration should not change merely because the screen changes; if the help shows another RTP, treat it as a different deployment and record it.

Keep a compact evidence record

For any fact used in a review, save the title, provider, official URL, document date when available, access date and exact territorial scope. For a live session, add the operator domain, Game ID, RTP, currency and a non-sensitive screenshot of the help panel. This makes later corrections possible when a supplier updates a sheet or an operator changes configuration.

Missing information should remain missing. Do not estimate an RTP from results, convert a euro reference range into an operator's NZD limit, or treat another casino's configuration as evidence. A transparent “not confirmed” is more useful than a precise-looking number without the correct source.

Use limits that survive the feature design

Collection meters, expanding grids, sticky symbols and near misses can make a session feel unfinished. Unless the rules explicitly preserve progress, the visible state has no value after the round or feature ends. Set a money limit and time limit before launch, count feature buys immediately, and stop at the limit even when a meter appears close to an upgrade.

No random game is an income plan. Do not borrow, use essential funds or raise the stake to recover a loss. If play stops feeling recreational, use timeout, deposit-limit or self-exclusion tools and consult the site's responsible gambling guide.