{"id":900,"date":"2020-11-18T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T00:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skycitycasino.com\/blog\/?p=900"},"modified":"2023-01-14T01:02:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:02:21","slug":"spartan-king","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skycitycasino.com\/blog\/pokies\/spartan-king\/","title":{"rendered":"Spartan King"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the mood for a heavy dose of machismo? Then Spartan King from Pragmatic Play is just what you need. The slot takes inspiration from all the best parts of an ancient civilisation. Muscle-bound warriors, the adrenaline of a battle scene and the mystic of a time long since forgotten.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when it comes to games from this top provider, it\u2019s definitely not just style over substance. While you\u2019re mesmerised by the visual display, you\u2019ll also be treated to spinning reels that offer potential prizes that shoot up higher than 7,400 times the bet. As is befitting these immortalised heroes, the game runs on super high volatility and with a rewarding RTP of 96.60%, and comes fully armed with Wilds, Free Spins, Bonus Symbols, and Multipliers that shoot up to 25 x.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Highlights\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 reels and up to 40 paylines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilds, Free Spins, Multipliers, Colossal Symbols<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Volatility\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum prize of 7,494 x the bet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTP of 96.60%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spartan King Theme and Background<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don\u2019t know about you guys, but when I heard the title of this game, my mind zipped straight over to Gerard Butler. No one can forget that epic drop kick into a bottomless pit. But the bigger question is, does Leonidas feature in this game from Pragmatic Play? The answer is both yes and no.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pragmatic Play is asking players to indulge them as they re- introduce you to a world you\u2019ve seen depicted across your screen a few times over. The stand of the 300 Spartan warriors at Thermopylae is famous, depicted in several films, video games and books. Pragmatic Play don\u2019t mention Leonidas by name, so while nothing is spelled out, his identity is heavily inferred.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously the game is based in Sparta, a city once forming a part of Ancient Greece. The background setting is a majestic view of the coast of Sparta, where brave soldiers have lined up to defend their mighty king. They stand under a setting sun, surrounded by mountains and waterfalls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each game symbol has been carefully crafted to match the theme. There are 12 symbols in total. Four of these are low payers, depicted by the usual Jack, Queen, King, and Ace card symbols. The remaining icons are more original, made up of five premium symbols of vases, swords, helmets, ships, and a Spartan warrior brandishing a sword. The line up is completed by the most exciting symbols. These include a Warrior Wild, rewarding Bonus Scatters, and a super size Shield that covers a 2 x 2 area. The most valuable symbol is the Spartan Warrior, who pays up to 7.5 x for five symbols on a winning payline. The game\u2019s Wilds can substitute for all symbols except Bonus Scatter, and appear on all reels except reel one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spartan King Pros<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multipliers that climb up to 25 x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double sized Wilds in the base game<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Free Spins games comes with unlimited re-triggers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spartan King Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Colossal Wild doesn\u2019t increase in size during the bonus game<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual symbol values could be higher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme isn\u2019t original<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gameplay and Special Features on Spartan King<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spartan King is more than just a visually powerful game. Players will access some exciting features beneath the snarls and muscle. These are vital to the game mechanic, as it\u2019s the only way you\u2019ll get close to theat 7,494 x maximum prize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each spin carries the potential to unlock Colossal 2&#215;2 Wilds as well as a Free Spin Bonus round where those colossal wilds can really come into their own. Here\u2019s how each one works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colossal 2&#215;2 Wilds\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This a giant shield, adorned by arrows. You should get pretty excited when it lands, as your chances of making winning combinations is vastly increased. The best news is that it can land on any spin, and the <\/span><b>2&#215;2 Wild block<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will substitute for everything apart from the Scatter. This symbol is in addition to the regular Spartan Wild.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Spins Bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s where Spartan King really brings out the big guns. The feature is triggered when you land three of more of the Scatter symbol. This is represented by a <\/span><b>red military banner. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on how many Scatters you land, the number of Free Spins awarded changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land three, four or five Scatters anywhere on the reels and you\u2019ll also get a multiplier pay out. This is in addition to the free games, which is why the round has such high payout potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three Scatters only gets a 1 x multiplier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four Scatters get a 5 x multiplier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Scatters get a 20 x multiplier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course you\u2019re also guaranteed to trigger the Free Spins feature. The more bonus symbols, the more Free Spins you kick things off with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three Scatters gives 8 Free Spins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four Scatters gives 10 Free Spins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Scatters gives 12 Free Spins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Free Spins, the colossal 2&#215;2 Wild can also make an appearance. This time around they\u2019re also attached to a multiplier, boosting value exponentially. Whenever a Colossal Wild lands, the whole of the payout from that spin is boosted by a <\/span><b>multiplier of 2 x, 3 x, 5 x, 10 x, 15 x or 25 x<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, <\/span><b>retriggers are possible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here too. Land three, four or five Scatters more during the bonus game and you\u2019ll get another round of 8, 10 or 12 free spins. There\u2019s no limit to how many additional Free Spins you can win.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Payouts and Wagering Limits for Spartan King?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed on five reels and with 40 fixed and active paylines, Spartan King runs with a familiar mechanic. Kick things off by selecting your bet level. You can choose to place bets from as little as $0.20 per spin, or get extra daring with bets that go all the way up to $100 per spin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game offers very decent, if not the highest on offer, payout potential. This changes drastically depending on whether you\u2019ve triggered a bonus feature. During the base game, the Wilds will pay out the most, offering up to 10 x on every payline. That means you can collect up to 400 x on a single spin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Free Spins round offers boosted payouts. Manage a full line of Wilds for up to 10 x the stake on each line. That means 400 x is the most available in a single spin. The Free Spins are also furnished with another level of multipliers. These can increase your win by up to 25 x.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A very lucky combination of these will bring you to the game\u2019s top prize of 7,494 x the stake. Of course this is the highest number achieved during testing, and it\u2019s vey few players who will trigger it themselves. Luckily you don\u2019t need to reach the top of the mountain to walk away with considerable fatter pockets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that because Spartan King comes with very high volatility (the highest possible afforded by Pragmatic Play) it\u2019s not a game that will pay out frequently. Instead, you have to tolerate a few dry spins in between wins, which will hopefully be worth the wait. The game also comes with a 96.60% RTP. This level just above the industry average, which gives those who like to play longer a generous return on their bet spend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final verdict on Spartan King<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spartan King runs with a theme that most players will get great enjoyment out of. Male, female or Greek history agnostic, you\u2019re bound to engage will with the game. Pragmatic Play have done a great job of infusing bonus features during the base game and above. One of the most exciting is the 2&#215;2 Colossal Wild shield, which is further boosted by multipliers in the bonus round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game offers players the chance to walk away considerably richer, with prizes up to 7,480 x the bet. However, you should proceed with caution. These fierce Spartan warriors come with super high volatility, which means you have to be prepared to wage war for your opportunity at victory &#8211; but you\u2019ll definitely have fun doing it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the mood for a heavy dose of machismo? Then Spartan King from Pragmatic Play is just what you need. The slot takes inspiration from all the best parts of an ancient civilisation. 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