Play'n GO launches Tower Run Treasure Steps, new progressive 5×5 slot

Play'n GO launched Tower Run Treasure Steps on 15 October 2026. The studio built the title around a "Treasure Tower" theme starring a knight named Bob; it uses a 5×5 grid with cascades and a "pay anywhere" system to form winning combinations.

## H2 Grid design and pay mechanics in Tower Run Treasure Steps

The core mechanic of Tower Run Treasure Steps is a 5×5 grid where combinations form via "pay anywhere": symbols can match without predefined paylines. Each time a win occurs the involved symbols disappear and trigger additional cascades. The studio has added a results-measuring layer called the Win-O-Meter of Destiny, which charges with every win and is present on every spin.

The Win-O-Meter resets on each spin; it does not store progress between spins. Play'n GO thus separates the instantaneous accumulation of wins within the current spin from broader progress that does persist elsewhere in the game.

## H2 Special features: Wild Rift and Dimensional Multiplier

Notable features include Wild Rift and the so-called Dimensional Multiplier. Play'n GO describes these as elements that intervene during cascades and in bonus rounds to increase the chances of combinations and multiply payouts. The studio has not published specific multiplier percentages in the release note.

Wild Rift functions as a wild with dynamic effects on the grid, while the Dimensional Multiplier increases payout values at certain moments during the cascade sequence.

## H2 How the Treasure Room in Tower Run Treasure Steps is unlocked and what it offers

Access to the Treasure Room is granted when a spin produces nine wins after all cascades have finished. Once that condition is met the game switches format and the main mechanic transforms into a Hold & Spin feature inside the Treasure Room.

In the Treasure Room sticky Coins and closed Mimic chests appear. Chests reveal their value in two ways: when the chest countdown reaches zero or if a Key opens them. Play'n GO states that chests reveal their contents under either condition, without detailing the frequency or prize distribution.

## H2 Persistent progression: Bob’s Ascent and stake-specific progress

Tower Run Treasure Steps integrates a progression element called Bob’s Ascent, positioned above the main grid. This system advances in steps and awards instant prizes at meeting points every 18 steps. Play'n GO has indicated that Bob's progress is saved separately for each stake level, allowing the advancement state to differ if the player changes bet size.

By contrast, the Win-O-Meter is limited to the current spin and does not retain charge between spins.

## H2 Character and narrative tone

The protagonist is Bob, a knight with a glowing sword whose personality mixes enthusiasm and inexperience. Magnus Wallentin, Games Ambassador at Play'n GO, described the character as:

"Bob is easy to root for: he has a glowing sword, a good heart and rather more enthusiasm than experience. Put him in a tower full of monsters and the adventure has a lovely sense of mischief. You can admire his ambition while quietly questioning his judgement." — Magnus Wallentin, Games Ambassador, Play'n GO

The quote is retained in the original English provided by the studio. Wallentin positions the game's tone between adventure and humour, and emphasises the studio's intent to offer a recognisable, charismatic lead.

## H2 Operator implications and quick feature checklist

For operators assessing the title the keys to watch are the combination of cascades with pay-anywhere, the dual incentive paths (the per-spin Win-O-Meter and Bob’s Ascent as a persistent, stake-specific progression) and the conversion potential of the Treasure Room under the nine-wins rule. Persistence by stake level can affect bonus and promo design, while the Hold & Spin mechanic in the Treasure Room produces engagement spikes when sticky Coins and Mimic chests are activated. Relevant product teams may review this feature alongside integration notes on /b2b and product updates on /news.

Technical points product teams should check during sandbox or integration include:

1. How cascades interact with the Win-O-Meter over long sessions.

2. Bob’s progress behaviour when changing stake levels.

3. The frequency of Treasure Room activation and the value distribution inside Mimic chests.

## H2 Summary

Tower Run Treasure Steps combines a 5×5 grid with cascades and pay-anywhere, a per-spin winnings meter (Win-O-Meter of Destiny), a Hold & Spin bonus Treasure Room unlocked after nine wins in a spin, and a persistent progression called Bob’s Ascent that awards prizes every 18 steps and saves progress by stake level. The game was released on 15 October 2026 by Play'n GO and features the character Bob as its narrative focal point.