New Slots Spotlight: The Best New Releases of the Week from October 13 to 21st

The gaming industry is not slowing down, and the past week (October 13-21) was no exception, giving us a scattering of hot new products. In our weekly "New Slots Spotlight", we dive into the most exciting releases.

Get ready for a real kaleidoscope of themes: we will witness the epic battle of Zeus and Typhon, go on frosty winter fishing (twice!), help dwarves and elves in fairytale construction, look into the foggy future with the help of Tarot cards and even fight side by side with the goddess Athena.

From mythological battles to cosy winter adventures, let's take a look at which of this week's new releases are truly worth checking out.

Zeus vs Typhon by Pragmatic Play

Let's continue our reviews and talk about the new slot – Zeus vs Typhon from Pragmatic Play. The game will take you to the epic battle between the Olympian god Zeus and the chaotic titan Typhon, where a truly mythological battle unfolds on 6 reels and 4 rows. And you enter into a duel of the elements.

It is especially interesting how the features are implemented: the slot offers up to 2,048 ways to win and a possible maximum win of up to ~×5,000x the bet. High volatility is a guarantee that the game will be "on your nerves": good shots can give a serious surge, but lulls are not excluded. In the bonus game, the Free Spins round is launched, in which special symbols of familiar heroes (Zeus and Typhon) are activated, which affect the multipliers or the expansion of the grid - this adds dynamics: while you spin, the battle develops, and the winnings grow. My personal assessment: spectacular, visually large-scale and with a good "wow" effect, especially if you like the Greco-Roman theme.

In short: Zeus vs Typhon is not just another mythological slot, it is a bet on drama and tension, where every spin can turn into a flash of lightning or a thunderous bonus. Perfect for those who like risk and want "something new" from Pragmatic Play.

Epic Fish Winter Catch by Quickspin

As the name suggests, Epic Fish Winter Catch transports us to Arctic waters, replacing the former warm seascapes of the Epic Fish Adventure or Epic Fish: Net of Fortune series with harsh winter shores and cold seas, and this change of scenery freshens the familiar mechanics. According to the reviews, the slot came out with an RTP of around 96.07 % and is designed for high volatility.

The gameplay is built according to the classic scheme of 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 paylines - but the merit of Quickspin is that they did not just copy the previous games, but adapted the collection of "fish and redemption (Wild fishing)" for the winter theme. When the Wild Fisherman appears on the screen, he "catches" fish symbols with money values - all such symbols are added to the win. At the same time, special modes are possible in the bonus game: by collecting Wilds, the player can get additional free spins, and in one of the modes, a "golden fish" appears, the prize value of which grows with each appearance.

For me personally, this slot is a great choice if you want to combine familiar mechanics with a new mood: a winter sea, whispering waves, and frosty air instead of tropical heat. However, it's worth understanding that if you're familiar with the Epic Fish series, there aren't many surprises here — it's more of a "remix" with refinement than a completely new mechanic. At the same time, visually and soundly, everything is maintained at a high level, and bonus modes give a chance to "launch" a good win.

Buildin' More Bucks by Play'n GO

We continue our selection of new products - next in line is Buildin' More Bucks from Play'n GO. The game is made in the style of a fairy-tale construction site: elves, gnomes, colourful frames, hammers and helmets - all this creates an atmosphere as if you are not just placing bets, but helping to build a fabulous house from money.

The gameplay is arranged as follows: 5 reels, 3 rows, 243 ways to win, the RTP is declared at about 96.2% (depending on the version) and the maximum win is up to 7,500 x the bet. Brick ones are bigger, gold ones are even higher. The "Prize Wheel" can give fixed jackpots (for example, Ultra level up to 500×), or go to the Character Re spins mode‑, where frames and upgrades are launched.

From my point of view: the slot looks bright and fun, the mechanics are original – especially for those who like to "collect frames and upgrade" as a minigame inside the slot. However, it is worth considering: according to reviews, the game is almost the same as the previous version of Buildin' Bucks (2024), and the innovations, in addition to the increased maximum winnings, are quite modest. If you are already familiar with the series, perhaps the impression will be softer. Overall, it's a decent choice, especially for medium volatility and a fun theme.

Tarot Treasures by Push Gaming

Let's move on to the review of the new slot – Tarot Treasures by Push Gaming. The game takes us to a light mystical atmosphere: 6 reels, 4 rows, up to 4,096 – 262,144 ways to win (thanks to the Hot Zones mechanics powered by Push Ways) and the declared RTP ≈ 96.39%.

The theme is a seemingly enchanted forest and mysterious Tarot cards: symbols, skulls, owls, purple mists — all this creates an atmosphere of light supernaturalness, but without heavy drama.

In terms of mechanics, the following features stand out. With each win, a cascade is triggered: winning symbols disappear, new ones fall from above, and if the wins are in a row, the "Cascademeter" is filled (in the basic version there are 3 segments) - after it is fully filled, one of the four bonus features is activated: the addition of Wild symbols, additional Hot Zones (i.e. zones in which symbols are duplicated), a win multiplier or a trigger for entering the Free Spins round. Free Spins meters are already 5 segments, and the Hot Zones start on reels 2 and 5, which gives a "head start" to bonuses. In this mode, the features get more powerful, with up to ×100 multiplier, up to 20 Wilds, up to 6 extra zones, and up to 12 Scatter symbols for retrigger.

My impression is that the slot turned out to be bright and visually high-quality — Push Gaming has proven this more than once. The theme is unusual for them (tarot mysticism), but it is not implemented too heavily — rather a light mystical horror. As for the gameplay, Hot Zones and cascades provide interesting potential, especially in the bonus feature, but it feels like the bonus trigger may not be too frequent.

In short: Tarot Treasures is suitable for those who love a combination of cascade mechanics + multipliers + features of the double symbol zone, with a "slightly supernatural" theme. But if you are waiting for an explosive, ultra-high volatility slot, it may be a little calmer here than the "hottest" releases of the studio. 

Spear of Athena by Hacksaw Gaming

Spear of Athena by Hacksaw Gaming. This is a powerful dive into the mythology of Ancient Greece, where the goddess of wisdom and war, Athena, becomes the player's guide to the battlefield for prizes. The game offers a grid of 6 reels and 5 rows, with a fixed 19 paylines, a standard RTP of around 96.20% and a maximum win of up to 15,000× of the bet.

The gameplay is tied to the mechanics of "sticky" winning symbols and additionally to the "Fortune Reveals" function. When a winning combination appears, the symbols remain in their places, are marked with a special frame (Flaming Frame), and a respin is triggered while new winning symbols appear - this is part of the Goddess Respins feature. At the same time, the Fortune symbol (or "Fortune Reveal") can appear, triggering the transformation of the marked frames into coins of different categories (bronze, silver, gold), as well as special multipliers and collectible amphorae that collect prizes from the marked positions.

Bonus modes include: with 3 Scatter symbols - entry into the Free Spins round "Omen of War" with 10 free spins, with 4 - "Siege of Troy" with 12 free spins and a shield multiplier guarantee, with 5 Scatters - "Athena Ascends Hidden Epic Bonus", where each spin is guaranteed to contain a Fortune symbol, only silver and gold coins (without bronze) appear, which gives higher chances of winning big.

In general, Spear of Athena is visually impressive - atmospheric design, Athena next to the reels, ruined cities in the background, Owl Satellite - all this sets a serious tone. On the other hand, the mechanics, although worked out at a high level, are not very revolutionary: many elements (sticky wins, collectible coins, shield multipliers) are already familiar from other Hacksaw releases.

In short: a great choice for lovers of mythological themes and those who want a balanced slot with decent win potential, but not for those looking for ultra-high volatility or radical innovation.

Big Bass Christmas Frozen Lake by Pragmatic Play

The setting of Big Bass Christmas Frozen Lake takes the player to a snow-covered lake, where instead of summer fishing, we find ourselves in a winter atmosphere: Christmas trees, snow, ice water, fish and winter equipment create a festive background. In the base game, there are 5 reels, 3 rows and ten fixed paylines. The symbols make up traditional A-10 cards along with themed icons such as fishing tackle and a sleigh A fish with a hook appears, which triggers the bonus game.

The bonus round starts when three or more scatters appear, and before the free spins, a mini-game modifier is launched, where you can get: an additional number of free spins, more fisherman wild symbols, more money fish or special features such as dynamite and bazooka. In the free spins mode itself, the "Fisherman-Wild" symbol collects all "Money Symbols" (fish with a monetary value) on the screen and when every fourth such Wild Fisherman is collected, a retrigger is triggered: 10 more free spins are given and the multiplier begins to increase (x2, x3 and further).

My opinion: the game successfully combines the recognisable mechanics of the Big Bass series with a festive theme - ice, snow background, New Year's entourage give the slot an atmosphere. The bonus mode is quite rich in features, which gives you a chance not only to wait for free spins to appear, but also to observe the dynamics: the appearance of Wild fishermen, the collection of cash fish, modifiers before the round. At the same time, high volatility and rarer, but potentially large wins make the game interesting for those who like risk and rich bonuses.