Gladiator

The Gladiator slot from Playtech borrows from the classic movie Gladiator which was released in 2000. The movie was, in fact, so popular that it won 5 academy awards, including best screenplay, best picture, and best director. The game, therefore, took us back nearly 22 years ago, when we met the movie characters Russel Crowe, general Maximus, and Joaquin phoenix the Commodus. If you enjoyed the movie, it’s a guarantee you will like the slot machine, and even if you haven’t watched it, the game might have you searching for it. The slot, like the movie, is action-packed, with various bonuses and offers to boost your gameplay. In this Gladiator slot review, we will dive into the details of this epic slot game, where we explain the game’s features, how to play, and how to walk away with the big wins. Read on to find out.

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Gladiator RTP & Volatility

The Playtech slot is rated medium to high volatility. However, the RTP of 91.5% is very low compared to the current market rate of 96-97%. Although the slot lags in the RTP, it offers various bonuses that make up for this shortcoming.

How to Play Gladiator Slot Online in New Zealand

Video slots are fun and easy to play, so how do you go about this one? First, select the amount you want to wager, starting from as low as $0.25 to 25. The betting range is quite small, but all players are accommodated. You can adjust the amount using the +/- buttons at the bottom of the screen. You also need to pick the number of paylines you wish to play with, but we recommend activating all of them for maximum chances of winning.

Ensure you have viewed the game’s menu and understood the important information such as bonuses and promotions, how to win and how to play. This can be done by clicking on the “i” button at the bottom of the screen. Once you are ready, click on spin to get the action started. You can also opt for the Autoplay function to automate up to 100 spins, but you must first select the coin size and set a loss limit.

Theme, Design & Music

The roman-themed slot borrows a lot from the movie Gladiator. Characters from the film make up the symbols, and the studio has used authentic images of these actors. The visuals are superb, and players who have watched this movie will have an easy time recognizing each of their favorite characters. We would have loved to see Russel; Crowe, but it could be due to a licensing issue.

Gladiator Special Features

In this section, we take a look at the various bonuses and promotions the game offers;

The Gladiator Bonus

The feature is triggered by landing at least 3 wild symbols (Gladiator helmet) on only reels 2, 3, or 4. Once activated, you can commence the bonus mini-game when you click the spin button. You can collect any of the 9 random helmets with different values depending on the color. Picking all the helmets results in winning the game’s progressive jackpot.

Colosseum Bonus

The feature is triggered by collecting 3 or more scatters on the reels. Once the bonus is activated, you can pick different stones on the screen, determining the number of free games you will receive. The free spins come with multipliers that land on the second row. Extra scatters land on the third row and extra wild symbols on the top row. The feature cannot be retriggered but landing Commodus on the third reel results in extra free spins.

Gamble Feature

How does the idea of doubling or tripling your winnings sound? If you like the idea, the feature will add excitement each time you play the Gladiator slot for real money. The gamble button appears at the bottom of the screen, and you have to choose whether the next card will be black or red. Guessing correctly doubles your wins, but you lose everything if you get it wrong. You can take it a notch higher by guessing the card suit, where getting it right triples your wins.

Gladiator Tips & Tricks

We always recommend playing for free to familiarize yourself with the gameplay. The slot generates wins randomly to ensure fairness, meaning skill is not an effective strategy as the game relies on luck. Also, ensure you are spinning with the max paylines to increase your chances of winning the Gladiator jackpot bonus.

Gladiator: Our Verdict

The slot has given us plenty of reasons to spin other than just the love for the movie. Although the RTP is disappointing, the bonus features bring all the action and excitement. The win potential is decent, and the progressive jackpot prizes create even more excitement. The sound effects do not go well with the slot, but you can always turn them off. Give it a spin or two, and let us know what you like about the slot.

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