Champions of Rome slot machine from Yggdrasil Gaming studio was released in February 2019. It will appeal to fans of the movie Gladiator and Roman history in general. The slot uses fixed paylines and a mathematical model with medium volatility. The provider has implemented interesting features, which makes the game exciting even several years after the release.
- Expert Review
- Statistics
- Video slot features
- Editorial Opinion
The editorial staff launched 1000 spins to evaluate the slot’s returns and to study the apparatus options in detail. The results of test rounds, description of technical specifications and features of the apparatus are already on the page.
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Expert Review
Yggdrasil Gaming often refers to historical subjects in its slots. For example, Hades Gigablox is dedicated to the ancient Greek god of death. Valhalla Saga: Thunder of Thor is inspired by Viking myths. This release takes you to the times of the Roman Empire, namely – to the battlefield of gladiators.
The device pleases spectacular, detailed picture and high-quality sound design. Thanks to the bonus options, even the basic game is perceived dynamically. Risk game during free spins is not bad tickles the nerves.
The main action unfolds against the backdrop of the Colosseum, where historians estimate that about 400,000 people died in brutal gladiatorial fights. During the freespins, the reels are moved either to the training ring or to the main arena – it depends on the selected mode.
The test was held on the official website of the developer. The description does not indicate whether different RTP modes are provided for the slot. Before you start playing in the casino or on other sites, it is worth checking the theoretical return indicator. This information is placed in the help to the machine.
Readers will find a brief description of key events in the table below.
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| Freespins activation | On 180, 201, 387, 410 and 768 spins |
| Best result in free spins | x81,3 |
| Probability of combinations | About 21% |
| Best score in base game | x62,4 |
Basic game
During the test, the coin value was 0.05. You can not change the number of coins on the line, they are always 20. The editorial team played at a bet of 1 euro. The available range is from 0.1 to 100 euros.
Paid combinations fell out in about 21 cases out of 100. This is the average value for the provider’s slots. If we take into account the average volatility of the slot, the payout spread was small. The bulk of them came to chains with a negative coefficient, which returned 20-50% of the original value. Because of this, the depth of drawdown on some segments reached 69.2 bets.
Large winnings also happened. During the test, we were lucky to get several payouts of 50-60 times the bet
Large winnings also happened. During the test it was lucky to get several payouts of 50-60 times the bet.
There are three sets of symbols involved on the 5 x 3 format playing field. Coins are the low paying ones. Marble figures belong to the medium category. Gladiators are the premium symbols.
The appearance of the wild depends on the scatters. Wild symbols appear on the reels only during the active Gladiator option. It is triggered by the fallout of two scatter symbols. On a stretch of 100 spins, the function works about 5-6 times.
Freespins
Free spins start according to the standard scheme. It is necessary that on the drums simultaneously fell 3 or more scatter. Then begins the most interesting.
The user is offered to choose the mode of freespins.
| Mode name | Description |
|---|---|
| Training | Gives 8 runs at the start. At the beginning, a gladiator is randomly selected whose modifier remains active until the end of the round. During each spin, the player gets 4 wild symbols. If a sword, mace or trident hits a gladiator with a horned helmet, the level is extended by 1 spin. |
| Deathmatch | Combines the risk game and freespins. First, the user is offered to choose the level:7 free spins with a multiplier x2.6 free spins with a multiplier x3.5 free spins with a multiplier x4.Then the modifier is determined, as in the previous mode. If in Training the user is guaranteed to receive a payout, whatever it may be, then in the Deathmatch version it is necessary to score a minimum of x22.5. Only after that an additional multiplier is applied to the winnings. On the side there is a scale of current progress.In case of underpayment, the Consolation Prize function is activated. The Emperor appears on the screen and randomly awards the winnings: x2-5 or 5 freespins in Training mode. |
- 7 free spins with multiplier x2.
- 6 free spins with multiplier x3.
- 5 free spins with multiplier x4.
During the test game, freespins were triggered 5 times. The wait was from 20 to 358 rounds. The size of the payouts is uneven. The worst result was x2, the best – x81.3.
From observations: during Training mode more often falls out the icon of a gladiator in a horned helmet, responsible for the extension of freespins. Deathmatch-spins in 2 out of 3 cases have failed. It was not possible to reach the minimum multiplier, so the payout was only x2 and x10, although the accumulated value was higher.
Progress of the test
The editorial staff traditionally recorded the results of every 100 spins. The table collects the best base game multipliers, freespin prizes and the overall results of the sessions.
| Spins | Result in bets | Best payouts per spin | Winnings in freespins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-100 | -69,2 | x9.7 x4.7 x3.7 | – |
| 101-200 | 0 | x9.3×7.1×6.8 | х45,3 |
| 201-300 | -8,2 | x2,3x1x0,5 | х81,3 |
| 301-400 | -64,8 | x10,5x8x2,2 | х2 |
| 401-500 | +39,2 | x59,8x8x6,5 | х39,6 |
| 501-600 | -2,2 | x62.4×12.6×8.6 | – |
| 601-700 | -39,2 | x15.6×11.4×10.3 | – |
| 701-800 | -61,2 | x5,5x3x2,4 | х10 |
| 801-900 | +9,5 | x51,9×18,5×9,2 | – |
| 901-1000 | -33 | x5,5x5x2 | – |
Buying bonus
The slot machine supports the Buy Bonus option. You can get a round with freespins at a cost of 50 times the bet. To evaluate the feature made 5 purchases.
| no. of attempts | Mode | Freespins | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deathmatch (6 freespins with x3 multiplier) | 8 | х35,1 |
| 2 | Deathmatch (6 freespins with x3 multiplier) | 11 | х8,4 |
| 3 | Training | 12 | х39,3 |
| 4 | Deathmatch (5 freespins with multiplier x4) | 10 | х9,3 |
| 5 | Training | 14 | х56,1 |
The purchased spins brought 148.2 bets, although they cost 250. Only one round managed to recoup the spending and brought a modest profit (+6.1). Perhaps other players will have better luck.
Statistics
The distance of 1000 spins is enough to reveal some patterns. The table shows the approximate frequency of winning combinations, intervals between payouts and more. The information is intended for familiarization. The results of the test game may differ from the results of other users’ sessions.
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of volatility level | Average |
| Frequency of freespins activation | 5 times per 1000 spins |
| Possible interval without freespins | Up to 360 spins |
| Chances of any combination in the main game | Approximately 21% |
| Possible interval without a combination | Up to 20 rounds |
| Best payouts in the main game | x62.4×59.8×51.9 |
| Best wins in freespins (10 activations, including paid launches) | x81.3×56.1×45.3 |
| Worst freespins wins | x2x10x16,8 |
Video slot features
The machine uses 20 fixed paylines. Chains are formed from left to right and should not be interrupted. Payouts are accrued for more than 3 matching signs. Respins are not provided.
For the dynamism of the process is responsible for the Gladiator option. It is launched every time when the field appears 2 scatter, and adds to the drums 4 wild symbols on a given pattern:
- Swords- gives you two 2 x 1 and 1 x 2 wilds.
- Mace- turns regular symbols into wilds on a 2 x 2 area.
- Trident – selects a random 4 cells and transforms them into wilds.
The function is also activated during freespins. Before the spins start, a gladiator comes out of the gate, which determines the modifier mode. Red – throws swords, green – mace, blue – trident. Unlike the main game in the bonus round in the bonus round, the wilds appear on the field during each spin. To do this, you do not need to wait for the fallout of scatters.
Features of the machine
For convenience, the editorial staff has collected information about the technical parameters of the slot in one table. Data taken from the official sources of the provider.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Yggdrasil Gaming |
| Release | February 2019 |
| Topic | History |
| RTP | 96,40% |
| RTP when buying freespins | Does not change |
| Volatility | Average |
| Grid | 5 х 3 |
| Number of lines | 20 |
| Risk game | Yes |
| Respins | No |
| Bonus round characteristic | There are 2 modes of freespins: basic and with additional multipliers (in the second case the user risks losing the accumulated winnings if they are less than x22.5) |
| Buying a bonus | Launching a round with freespins will cost x50 of the bet |
| Best multipliers for maximum combinations of 5 symbols | x60, x55, x50 |
| Maximum winnings in the slot | х2683 |
| Jackpot | No |
Editorial Opinion
Champions of Rome is a well thought out, balanced slot with a good percentage of theoretical returns. The slot shows by its example that even without a lot of options the game process can be exciting. The provider emphasizes the main attention on freespins: there are as many as 4 variants of free spins to choose from.
Play demoIf the player likes to take risks, it is worth trying the Deathmatch mode. It can increase the total winnings by 2-4 times.
The machine keeps the balance quite well. Several segments of 100 spins were profitable – brought 9.5 and 39.2 bets. At the end of one session managed to go to zero. Large payouts are possible without launching freespins. During the basic game, the editorial team was lucky to multiply the bet 50-60 times.
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