The Great Icescape at 6999 bat — enjoy the reels among the ice
In this adventure slot by PG Soft, penguins and ice crystals spin across snow-covered mountain reels. Find out how to play, how the bonus round works, and how to manage your budget.
A penguin's escape story in an icy world
The Great Icescape is a video slot by PG Soft where the central character is a brave penguin trying to break out of an ice cave. With every spin the penguin moves closer to a new reward. The game's visual design uses bright blue and white colours, and animations of icebergs and snow crystals add a distinct feel to each winning spin.
PG Soft builds a narrative element into each of their games — the character has a goal, and the story moves forward as you spin. This sets it apart from their Asian-themed titles like Fortune Tiger or Fortune Rabbit; the style here is closer to a Western adventure art direction. Bangladeshi players tend to enjoy this type of bright and lively slot because it is fun to watch as well as play.
To play this game at 6999 bat, go to the 6999 bat Login page, sign in, and find the game directly in the casino section.
5 reels, 3 rows and 243 ways to win
The Great Icescape uses a 5 reel × 3 row structure with 243 Ways to Win instead of traditional paylines. This means a win is counted whenever matching symbols appear on consecutive reels from left to right, regardless of their exact position on those reels.
The symbols include coloured ice gems (high value), penguin footprints and fish (medium value), and standard card symbols (low value). The Wild symbol (the main penguin character) can substitute for any regular symbol. Landing three or more Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels triggers the free spin round. During free spins a special climbing mechanic activates — the penguin climbs across the reels and a multiplier increases with each step.
The maximum win potential of this game is tied to the declared multiplier, which can reach a significant amount when multipliers accumulate during free spins. Like many PG Soft games, a specific maximum win cap is set, so there is a clear structure to the potential of each spin.
From placing a bet to the bonus round — the full journey of a spin
Before starting, set the bet size using the panel at the bottom. The total bet amount covers all 243 ways at once. Press the spin button and all five reels spin together; once they stop, the symbols are checked for matches.
If the same symbol appears on at least three consecutive reels starting from the left, that win is counted. Multiple winning combinations can appear in a single spin and their values are added together.
Bonus round: landing three or more Scatters triggers free spins. Typically 10–15 free spins are awarded, and this number can increase if the round retriggers. During free spins the penguin climbing mechanic is active — each Wild that lands moves the penguin one step up and adds a set multiplier. The multiplier keeps accumulating and does not reset until the free spins end.
An autoplay feature is also available, letting a set number of spins run automatically. However, as discussed in the budget section below, manual spinning gives better control over each decision.
5 Reels × 3 Rows
243 Ways to Win system — matching symbols on any position across consecutive reels count as a win.
Wild Penguin
Substitutes for any regular symbol to help form winning combinations.
Free Spins
Three or more Scatters trigger free spins; retriggering is possible.
Climbing Multiplier
During free spins the multiplier builds as the penguin climbs and does not reset.
Budget, session length and volatility explained simply
The Great Icescape is a medium-to-high volatility slot. In simple terms, this means the game can deliver large wins but may go through stretches of many spins without a significant payout. By comparison, low-volatility slots (such as many classic slots) pay smaller wins more frequently but are less likely to produce large ones.
This game is better suited to players who can sit through a longer session and are comfortable with the balance going up and down. If you want to play for a long time on a small budget, keeping the bet per spin low is the right approach — it gives the bonus round more chances to appear.
Players who prefer more frequent action and want to see small wins quickly may find other games from the same developer, or the lower-volatility options in 6999 bat's slots section, a better fit. But for those willing to wait for the accumulating multiplier in the bonus round, this game can be more rewarding.
Start with demo mode, keep your budget in check
Try demo mode first
A demo version of this game is available at 6999 bat. Before using real money, use the demo to understand the game's pace, how free spins trigger, and how high the multiplier can climb.
Set a session budget before you start
Before each session, decide on a fixed amount you are comfortable losing. When that amount is gone, end the session. This is not a strategy — it is the basic rule.
Stick to a stop limit
Set a target for winning too. For example, decide to stop if your balance doubles. Ending a session while ahead leads to a better long-term experience with slots.
Use autoplay with care
When autoplay is running, how quickly the balance drops can go unnoticed. Manual spinning lets you make each decision yourself, which helps keep control over the budget.
Widely held slot myths that are not true
Many players approach slots with beliefs that have no basis in fact. Holding on to these makes it harder to make sound decisions and can lead to unnecessary risk.
"The slot is due to pay out now"
Every spin is completely independent. The Random Number Generator (RNG) ensures the result of the previous spin has no connection to the next one. The idea that a big win must follow a long losing streak is incorrect.
Increasing bets to recover losses
Raising bets after a loss to try to recover is called loss chasing. It is a dangerous habit — because every spin is independent, the chance of losing on the next spin is the same regardless of bet size. Increasing the bet only raises the risk of the balance running out faster.
"A higher bet gives a better RTP"
RTP (Return to Player) is a long-term average, and it applies the same way to every valid bet. Betting the maximum does not improve the RTP. Some progressive jackpot games do require a maximum bet to be eligible for the jackpot, but The Great Icescape is not that type of game.
To learn more about responsible play, read the Responsible Gaming page — it has a detailed guide on setting budgets and play limits.
How The Great Icescape differs from other slots
6999 bat's slots section has many types of slots — classic 3-reel games, Megaways titles (with thousands of paylines), and infinity reel formats. The Great Icescape stands apart for a few reasons.
First, its climbing multiplier mechanic is distinctive — the multiplier keeps growing within the same free spin round and never resets. Megaways slots typically change reel size with every spin, but here the reel structure stays fixed; only the multiplier changes.
Second, the theme is adventure-based and character-driven. It feels completely different from PG Soft's Fortune series (Fortune Tiger, Fortune Ox, and so on) with its Asian heritage symbol-based designs. It is also a different type of game from crash-style titles like Mines Grand — those have no reels and decisions are made directly.
6999 bat's slots section has all types of slots in one place — from classic to high-volatility. Comparing them and choosing what suits you best is the right approach.
Start playing The Great Icescape at 6999 bat
You can get started with a deposit of just ৳300. Deposit using whichever is convenient — bKash, Nagad, Rocket or Upay. First deposit comes with a 100% bonus up to ৳20,000 (25x wagering requirement applies on the bonus amount). Withdrawals are normally completed within 5–30 minutes. You can also join the VIP programme for weekly cashback. Read the terms and conditions to learn the rules.