2016 Gladiators Slot Review

With so many soccer-themed slots passing over my desk, it is refreshing to gets some variation of sporting action in the form of the Olympic Games. I always have thought that a variety of balls are good, and then throw in some weights and a shuttlecock, and you are in for a good time. Add some sweat and heavy breathing, and you got yourself a tournament. Through in some spandex and super tight dress up items and you find yourself at the Olympic Games. Get your mind out of the gutter!

2016 Gladiators by Endorphina is an energetic game of strength and stamina. This game will take you through the athletic hoops the gladiators face on a daily basis to reach their ultimate goal every 4 years. The Gold Medal. This game is proudly presented on a backdrop of the Olympic Stadium. Graphics are bold and clear giving the whole game a winning feel. The chariots of Fire-type music also make you feel like you are rooting for these finely honed athletes.

This game does not have to jump over any hurdles to be well presented and navigable on all electronic devices such as your Mobile Phone, Laptop and Tablet.

Gameplay

2016 Gladiators perform their Olympic mastery on 5 reels 21 pay lines with medium volatility. This slot has potential to pay out hugely with some very high scoring symbols coming together at the same time.

The higher paying symbols are represented by the gladiators themselves. One particular sportsman, the soccer player, pays the highest by far. Other sportsman include a volleyball player, a basketball player, a gymnast and a swimmer.
Lower paying symbols are all the equipment our gladiators need to be successful in their area of expertise. These are represented by weights, boxing gloves, fencing sword and helmet, shuttlecock, ping pong bat, and ball.

The 2 symbols you should look out for to up your chances f winning are the Scatter Olympic Flame and the Wild Wreath which can replace all features except the Scatter.

The controls for this outing fitted in perfectly with this very neatly designed game. You can choose a bet before spinning with the controls on the bottom left which are Bet, Line, and Total Bet. Now that business is taken care of you can read through the Pay Table, which you will find by clicking on the three lines to the left middle of the screen. Last Win, Coin Value, and Credits make up the rest of the bottom line, and finally, you find play on the right-hand center of the interface.

Features

The Olympic flame Scatter triggers the free spin round. During the Free spins, you can be awarded a multitude of free games to the best gladiator who can achieve up to 5 symbols on the screen at one time. You will receive the ultimate Olympic win in the form of 50 free spins. I will mention at this point though that these scatter symbols seem to appear quite rarely so here’s holding thumbs.

All payouts are multiplied by x 2 during the free spin round, and a laurel wreath is awarded to the most popular athlete after each turn. This symbol turns into a wild symbol stays in place for the next spin. This feature has the potential to bring a lot of wilds into play during each spin.

Unique Feature

This slot includes a game of risk. That sees you playing a risk game against the dealer with a card draw.
When you press the Risk button, you will be taken to a screen where you will find one face-up card which belongs to the dealer and a series of face-down cards. If your card is higher than that of the dealer's, you double your money, and if it is lower, you lose your money. That’s why it’s called Risk!

Performance

This athletic outing lived up to its namesake. This slot offered a great atmosphere and bold, strong symbols as one would expect from an Olympian. The music made you feel as if you were 5 meters away from the finish line of a great race and you had the crowd roaring to support you to the finish. The game played well, despite the very few Scatters that appeared and therefore less Free Spins than I am used to and in turn fewer wilds.

Conclusion

In my opinion this a good, solid offering from Endorphina. Maybe a little mean on reward which may frustrate some. However, I recommend this game to those whole are sports lovers, and also it is a good game for both beginners and more advanced players as it is simple but can offer excellent rewards when the free spins begin.

Slot Details

Software: Endorphina
Game Type: Video Slots
Paylines: 21
Reels: 5
RTP: 96%
Bonus Game: Yes
Progressive: No
Free Spins: Yes

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