Age of the Gods

When you say Age of the Gods, seasoned players will immediately think of the series. After all, it’s well known for its four progressive jackpots, shared between all slots that carry the name.

Some more knowledgeable gamblers might even tell you that Age of the Gods series used to be Marvel superhero games. But for us, that name will always be Playtech’s best release, with many Greek deities and their awesome bonuses!

Age of the Gods Slot Review

Age of the Gods is played on a five reel board, with each reel being three symbols tall. There are a total of 20 fixed paylines, which cannot be turned on or off. To win, simply collect three or more identical icons in adjacent positions, starting with the leftmost reel. All winning combinations must follow one of the active paylines, or the cash prize won’t be awarded to the player.

We hope you like special features, dear reader. Because there is a heap of them to be found here! Each of the four gods has their own free spins round with different mechanics. There’s also a Pantheon of Power bonus, which can net you 200x your total stake every spin. And finally, the cherry on top of this delicious cake – four progressive jackpots! They even come with a small minigame to determine which one you win.

Theme & Symbols

Mythology is a theme that’s very difficult to get wrong. Sure, some stories and characters are more popular than others. But online gamblers are happy to explore new things when their favorite developer makes them. Not that this slot has anything to worry on that front! It is represented by the most popular Greek deities, gods that everyone has heard of. The mighty Zeus, the fierce Poseidon, the wise Athena, and so on.

The background image depicts the sprawling palace on top of Mount Olympus. It is the residence of all Greek deities, making it the perfect spot to set this game. Each free spins round also has its own different background image, which makes five in total. We quite like the fact Playtech went out of their way to add these different images. That extra effort will be rewarded with a better review score!

Symbol design in this release is fantastic, bar the playing card royals. We like the attempts at transforming the letters to resemble the Greek alphabet. But it doesn’t look that interesting. Not when they sits side by side with powerful gods, whose impressive physiques and clear beauty make jaws drop!

How to Play Age of the Gods

Age of the Gods is played on a 5×3 board with 20 fixed paylines, with a medium-high variance. We weren’t certain on which side of the divide this slot sits on for the longest time. It lacks the cutthroat nature of true high volatility games, but it can still provide some fantastic wins. In the end, its variance sits on the higher end of medium. We quite like it, as it means we can get awesome jackpots and frequent special feature triggers!

There are a lot of bonuses just waiting to be activated, which keeps gameplay engaging and fun. While free spins are always activated in the same manner, you have four different types to play through. Sadly, you can’t just pick your favorite. But that, in turn, guarantees you won’t burn yourself out by picking the best option each and every time.

Playtech’s release changes its total bet by increasing or decreasing its coin value. This means your minimum total stake is €0.20 per spin, which is great for casual players. The maximum caps out at €40.00 on each spin. This isn’t bad, but it’s far more limited than we expected. Not counting the progressive jackpots, the highest possible win you can score is worth 7000x your total bet.

Bonus Features

There’s a lot of them, so we’ll skip the filler and jump straight into the meat of this section!

• Pantheon of Power

Land all five Greek god icons on an active payline in any order to win 200x your total bet. Great as a temporary cash injection to keep you spinning for longer.

• Free Spins

Collect three or more Scatters to start the Age of the Gods bonus. Twenty bronze coins appear on the playing field. Each time you click one, it will reveal one of four deities: Athena, Poseidon, Zeus or Hercules. The first three god symbols you match is the free spins round you get to play. If you reveal Hades, the special feature ends. In all four bonuses, nine free spins are played, with no retrigger option.

• Athena: A multiplier ranging between 2x to 5x is applied on each spin.
• Zeus: A Wild appears on the middle of the third reel, and is locked in place. After three spins, the multiplier increases by one.
• Poseidon: Up to five symbols are transformed into Wilds on each free spin.
• Hercules: A stacked Wild covers the third reel until the bonus ends.

• Progressive Jackpots

On every spin, there’s a random chance that this special feature will activate. The bonus is similar to the Age of the Gods special feature. You click different coins, which reveal jackpot icons. Match three identical jackpot symbols to win the associated progressive jackpot.

Age of the Gods Payouts

Age of the Gods has a medium-high volatility, and four progressive jackpots! The slot’s RTP is 95.02%, which is less than the current industry average.