Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey review | New slot from Peter & Sons

Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey is a dark video slot from Peter & Sons that combines Connected Ways with marked positions and growing Wild Multipliers. The game uses a 5x5 grid with 259 Connected Ways and becomes especially interesting when the same positions are turned into Wilds multiple times. During Free Spins, these levels remain active, while Super Free Spins can double them. The maximum win is 30,000× the stake.

Game information

• provider: Peter & Sons
• release date: 3 September 2026
• RTP: 94%
• layout: 5 x 5
• win mechanic: Connected Ways
• number of Connected Ways: 259
• maximum win: 30,000× stake
• features: marked positions, Wild Multipliers, Special symbols, Super Special symbols, Free Spins and Super Free Spins
• type: video slot

What is Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey?

Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey uses a Connected Ways mechanic. Matching symbols must be connected from the leftmost reel across at least three consecutive reels.

These connections can run horizontally, vertically or diagonally, as long as there are no gaps between the symbols. A Connected Way can also branch into multiple paths. If several Connected Ways of the same symbol are formed within one connected group, only the highest-paying combination is awarded.

The main mechanic is built around marked positions. Before each new base-game spin, random positions on the 5x5 grid are marked with a starting level of 1, 2 or 3. Special and Super Special symbols can then transform these positions into Wilds carrying a multiplier equal to the current level.

Main features

• 5x5 layout
• 259 Connected Ways
• marked positions with multiplier levels
• Wild Multipliers that can grow within the same spin
• Special symbols
• Super Special symbols
• regular Free Spins
• Super Free Spins
• persistent marked positions during the bonus
• doubling multiplier levels during Super Free Spins
• maximum win of 30,000× stake

Marked positions

Before each new base-game spin, random positions on the 5x5 grid are marked.

Each marked position starts at level 1, 2 or 3. When a Special or Super Special symbol activates, the symbols on these positions can be transformed into Wilds.

The multiplier on each Wild matches the level of that position. A marked position at level 3, for example, creates a 3× Wild.

If another Wild is later created on exactly the same marked position during the same game round, the level first increases by +1. This means the same position can become progressively stronger within a single spin.

If a Wild appears on a position that was not previously marked, that position becomes marked at level 1.

Wild symbols and multipliers

Wild symbols substitute for regular paying symbols, but not for Scatter, Super Scatter, Special or Super Special symbols.

The multiplier value of a Wild is directly linked to the marked position where it appears. Only multiplier Wilds that actually form part of a winning Connected Way are included in the payout.

If several multiplier Wilds are part of the same winning connection, their values are added together.

This means the position of a Wild is just as important as the number of Wilds on the grid. Repeated Wild placements on the same marked positions can make a combination increasingly valuable.

Special symbols

When a Special symbol lands, all currently marked positions are activated.

The symbols on these positions are transformed into Wilds carrying the multiplier linked to the active level. In addition, the Special symbol can create up to 3 extra Wilds on random positions.

The Special symbol itself also transforms into a Wild.

If several Special symbols appear during the same game round, each one resolves its effect separately. This can cause the same marked positions to be hit repeatedly and increase their multiplier levels.

Super Special symbols

The Super Special symbol uses the same underlying mechanic but has a stronger effect.

It activates all marked positions and can also create up to 8 additional Wild symbols on random positions, including its own position.

When several Super Special or regular Special symbols appear in the same game round, marked positions can therefore increase through multiple levels in quick succession.

Scatter symbols

Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey uses regular Scatter symbols as well as a Super Scatter.

Three or more regular Scatters without a Super Scatter trigger 7 Free Spins.

If at least one Super Scatter is included among three or more Scatters, 7 Super Free Spins are triggered instead.

The type of Scatter therefore directly determines which bonus version starts.

Free Spins

Regular Free Spins are triggered by landing 3 or more standard Scatter symbols, provided no Super Scatter is part of the triggering combination.

The feature starts with 7 Free Spins. Each additional Scatter in the triggering spin adds +1 Free Spin. During the bonus, every new regular Scatter also awards +1 extra Free Spin.

At the start of the feature, the marked positions are reset. Any levels built up in the base game are therefore not carried over.

From the first Free Spin onwards, however, the marked positions and their levels remain active throughout the entire bonus. If another Wild is created on an already marked position, that position increases by +1 level.

This creates a clear difference from the base game, where the marked positions are reset after every spin.

Super Free Spins

Super Free Spins are triggered when 3 or more Scatter symbols land and at least one of them is a Super Scatter.

This feature also starts with 7 spins. Each additional Scatter in the triggering spin adds +1 Super Free Spin. During the feature, every new Super Scatter awards +1 extra Super Free Spin.

The marked positions are reset at the start of the bonus and then remain active for the entire feature.

The main difference is the multiplier progression. During Super Free Spins, marked positions start at level 2. Whenever another Wild is created on the same position, the level doubles instead of increasing by just one step.

The progression can therefore develop as follows:

• 2×
• 4×
• 8×
• 16×
• 32×

If the same position is hit repeatedly, its multiplier can grow very quickly.

Persistent multiplier levels

Both Free Spins variants are built around preserving previously developed positions.

In the base game, marked positions are reset after every spin. During the bonus, they remain in place, making earlier Wild placements increasingly important as the feature continues.

In regular Free Spins, an existing level increases by +1 whenever another Wild is created on the same marked position.

In Super Free Spins, the level doubles each time the same position receives another Wild. This gives the stronger bonus a much faster multiplier progression.

Playing experience

Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey becomes particularly dynamic when several marked positions are active at the same time and a Special or Super Special symbol lands.

In the base game, the tension is focused on short bursts within a single game round. Because the marked positions reset every spin, each new round starts with a fresh layout.

During Free Spins, that changes completely. Positions and levels remain active, so certain parts of the grid can become increasingly important as the bonus develops.

The Super Free Spins intensify this further because multiplier values double when the same marked position is hit again. A few well-developed positions can therefore play a much bigger role in later wins.

Why Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey stands out

Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey stands out through the way it combines Connected Ways with position-based Wild Multipliers.

The game is not simply about landing as many Wilds as possible. Their position matters, as does how often the same marked locations are activated again.

Special and Super Special symbols can create several Wilds at once, while the Free Spins allow developed positions to remain active instead of being reset.

The Super Free Spins add another progression layer by doubling multiplier levels rather than increasing them one step at a time.

Is Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey worth playing?

Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey is well suited to players who enjoy Connected Ways slots with a strong focus on Wilds and multiplier progression.

With a dark horror theme, persistent marked positions during the bonus, two different Free Spins variants and a maximum win of 30,000× the stake, the game offers a distinctive Peter & Sons experience built around developing Wild Multipliers.

Frequently asked questions about Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey

When was Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey released?

Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey was released on 3 September 2026.

Who developed Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey?

Bloody Mary: Pray for Prey was developed by Peter & Sons.

What is the maximum win?

The maximum win is 30,000× the stake.

How does Connected Ways work?

Wins are formed when matching symbols are connected from the leftmost reel across at least three consecutive reels. Connections can run horizontally, vertically or diagonally as long as there are no gaps.

How do the Wild Multipliers work?

Marked positions have an active level. When a Wild is created on one of these positions, it receives the same multiplier value. Repeated Wild placements on the same position can increase that level further.

What does the Special symbol do?

The Special symbol activates all marked positions and can also create up to 3 additional Wild symbols on random positions.

What does the Super Special symbol do?

The Super Special symbol also activates all marked positions, but can create up to 8 additional Wild symbols.

How are Free Spins triggered?

Three or more regular Scatters without a Super Scatter trigger 7 Free Spins. Extra Scatters can add more spins.

How are Super Free Spins triggered?

Three or more Scatters with at least one Super Scatter trigger 7 Super Free Spins.

What is the difference between Free Spins and Super Free Spins?

During regular Free Spins, an existing marked level increases by +1 when another Wild appears on the same position. During Super Free Spins, positions start at level 2 and the level doubles each time another Wild is created on the same spot.

About this review

This review has been prepared using the official product specifications provided by Peter & Sons together with an editorial assessment of the gameplay. The game features, bonus mechanics and technical information are based on the information available at the time of the game's release.

Oranje Palace publishes this review as a licensed online casino in the Netherlands. Oranje Palace is operated by Holland Gaming Technology Ltd. under licence number 1631/01.272.522, issued by the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa).

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