Greek Gods

In the base game Greek Gods, everything is built around the standard five reels and twenty lines. You press Spin, catch combinations of familiar symbols — Zeus, Hera, Pegasus, and at the same time you constantly see special prizes from above, which can fall out right in the main game. The whole feature is in the Random Awards. These prizes on top can be either regular bet multipliers, free spins triggers, or even a big win. There is no feeling that you are just "waiting for a bonus": the slot throws small "goodies" quite often, which makes the gameplay less monotonous. There are no special modes like Cascading Wins here, and the strategy mainly comes down to choosing a bet and being patient.

The main bonus mechanic is Free Spins, which are triggered if three or more Scatter symbols appear (they are called Scatter here, no other terminology). As soon as three Scatters land on the reels, a round of free spins is launched, and the number of spins is determined randomly: there is a mini-wheel where you can hit up to 45 Free Spins. The difference from the base is the frequency of additional bonuses in free spins: Random Awards fall out even more often, and the chance of catching a large multiplier is noticeably higher.

Random Awards include fixed multipliers, additional Free Spins, and even money. If you want to speed up the process, you can use the Buy Free Spins button (if it is available in your casino): for a fixed amount (usually x100 of the bet), you can immediately buy a bonus. This feature is not always there - it depends on the version of the slot in a particular casino.

The theme of the slot is the classic ancient Greek gods, and everything is quite familiar in terms of symbols: Zeus and Hera are top symbols, Pegasus is a little simpler, and the rest are standard denominations A, K, Q, J. Wild here replaces any standard symbols, but not Scatter. The most expensive symbol is Zeus, it brings the maximum payouts on the line. Scatter is responsible for triggering bonuses, and all "small" symbols serve to maintain the balance. In a real game, it is often the combination of top symbols with bonus multipliers that brings large winnings, and not just linear wins.

The declared maximum winnings are x1,000 of the bet. To catch it, you need a full screen of the top Zeus symbol with the maximum multiplier during the bonus game. In theory, it looks tempting, but in practice, you usually get small or medium winnings, and the cap can only be caught with a super successful series of free spins with a bunch of additional prizes. Volatility here is average, sometimes it can eat up the balance, but more often it just gives out mini-wins and does not allow you to "fly away" into the red quickly.

The graphics in Greek Gods are nice, everything is drawn in soft colours, without unnecessary acidity. The symbols are recognisable, the animations are smooth, but without much frills. The background music is in the spirit of ancient Greek mythology, it does not irritate or distract. Don't expect a lot of animations, but everything looks neat, the interface is not dull even on weak devices.

This slot will appeal to those who are looking for a simple game without complicated bells and whistles, but want to catch nice bonuses in the process sometimes. A good option for those who are just starting to get acquainted with Pragmatic Play, or for fans of "old-school" slot machines with rare but interesting features. If you like frequent mini-wins and do not mind waiting for rare large bonuses, feel free to try.

The RTP of Greek Gods is 96.5% (sometimes casinos put reduced versions, so be sure to check the value in a specific place). Volatility is average: you can bet up to 1-2% of the bankroll per spin so as not to crash out in a couple of minutes. Auto-spins are convenient here, but it's still better to keep an eye on the balance manually. It makes sense to buy a bonus only if you have a large balance or if you want to check how Free Spins works — I do not recommend spending your last money on this feature.