Age of Gods: Hercules Rules Slot Review
I have a super smart friend. Like, the guy knows things, bro. He’s a genius when it comes to accounting and figuring out how to capitalize on investments and all that stuff, but he can only think in particular, linear ways. 🤓
He wouldn’t have done very well if he had to take on the Twelve Labors of Hercules. Not that any mortal would’ve, but I’m trying to illustrate a point, so bear with me. 💪
The muscle-bound half-man, half-god would think of solutions such as diverting rivers to clean out the humungous Augean stables within the 24-hour timeframe he was given. ⏳
Likewise, you must harness your grey matter and decide if the risks and expenses inherent in Age of Gods: Hercules Rules slot from Playtech are worth the potential rewards. What makes the task harder is that those rewards I mention are vague.
Gameplay
Finally; something a little different to end a week of reviewing the same type of games. Age of Gods: Hercules Rules slot is in your face with its 2-2-3-3-3-reel setup that’s nestled between some ornate pillars in ancient Greece.
What also flies in the face of convention is that the game starts with 40 paylines but these soar to 60 as three of the reels can grow to 4 symbols in height. As a result, the RTPRTP stands for “Return to Player.” The RTP describes the total bet amount that a game returns to players over millions of spins, and that figure is represented by a percentage. Table games, such as Roulette, typically have higher RTPs than many slots.
RTP needs to be considered in conjunction with a game’s volatility rate. can also vary from 93.96% to 94.95%.
If you thought the 813.6x max multiplier was an indication of a piss-poor possible payout, you’d be dead wrong: the most you can clinch in this game is a dazzling €244,080. Unsurprisingly, the volatility rate has been set to high.
You’ll need to play with fiat money but the Russian ruble is on the naughty list.
The Wild shields, which could be a multicolored or gold variant, replace all symbols other than Scatters.
Features
SCATTERS:
You’ll see bronze, silver, and gold Scatter Coins on reels 3, 4, and 5 at the bottom of symbols. If they land on reels 3 and 4, then reels 3, 4, and 5 will grow by 1 symbol height. And that’s when the paylines change to 60.
FREE SPINS:
You’ll find your ass in the Free Spins round when you land 3 or more Scatters anywhere on the reels.
- 3 spins are awarded for 3 Bronze Scatters
- 6 spins are awarded for 3 Silver Scatters
- 9 spins are awarded for 3 Gold Scatters
The Free Spins round is also played with 60 paylines and you won’t see bronze or Silver Scatters appear on the reels for the duration of the feature. If a Gold Scatter lands on all 4 positions on reels 1 and 2 or on all positions on reels 3, 4, or 5, you’ll be awarded 3 extra spins.
PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT:
Age of Gods: Hercules Rules slot has 4 progressive Jackpots linked to it: Power, Extra Power, Super Power, and Ultimate Power. Each one of these can be won randomly.
You can gain entry into these Jackpots with any amount on any spin, even if you don’t score a win. But – and there’s always a but – the higher you wager, the better your chances.
If you make it to the Jackpot round, you’ll play on a 4x5 grid with 20 Coins on the reels. Click on each Coin to reveal what’s behind – if you match 3 Jackpot symbols, you’ll be paid their respective prize.
As for how much these Jackpots will pay, the amount wasn’t shown on the game nor was it listed on Playtech’s website at the time of writing this review.
Performance
I played Age of Gods: Hercules Rules slot for ages – on my phone, tablet, and desktop device. It was all good in the hood; even when I transitioned between browsers.
Maximum Win
Ok, this is where things get nasty. To be in line for the €244.080 payout, you’ll need to bet at a consistent wager of €300! Damn! That’s because the max multiplier is ridiculously low, at 813.6x. Alternatively, bet at €0.10 a pop.
Conclusion
My question is this: why would anyone cough up €300 per spin when you can play myriad games that also pay out around €244.080 for far less of an outlay? As far as Playtech is concerned, the answer seems to be the Jackpot carrot they’re dangling in front of you.
Playing for a Jackpot, the payouts of which I can’t ascertain, is wishful thinking at best. And it’s not like there’s a Buy Bonus option so you can fast-track yourself into the round. So, what I’m saying is you’re being asked to spend a lot to make who knows how much potentially.
Added to this is that the game’s max multiplier – which is realistically more achievable than a big Jackpot – is only 813.6x. It’s too much of an ask for me, and triggering the Jackpot round proved elusive during testing.
The Free Spins round triggered fairly frequently in my experience, though, which at least broke up the monotony of the base game play, but that might have been attributed to the large amount I was wagering.
Slot Details
Software: Playtech
Game Type: Video Slots
PaylinesPaylines are preset lines that run across the reels, and when you land matching symbols on them, that will result in a payout. The more paylines, the more ways you can win, but also the higher your bet per spin.: 40
Reels: 5
RTPRTP stands for “Return to Player.” The RTP describes the total bet amount that a game returns to players over millions of spins, and that figure is represented by a percentage. Table games, such as Roulette, typically have higher RTPs than many slots.
RTP needs to be considered in conjunction with a game’s volatility rate.: 93.96% - 94.95%
Bonus Round: Yes
Progressive: Yes
Free Rounds: Free Spins
Max Multiplier: 813.6x
Max Win: €244.080
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