Augustus Slot 2021-02-05T17:09:11+00:00

Augustus Slot

Microgaming continues its succession of online slots in partnership with independent studios with the Augustus slot, an Ancient Roman themed slot developed in conjunction with Neon Valley Studios. The team also worked together on Age of Conquest, and there are some similarities between that game and the Augustus slot.

These similarities include the collection meters above each real, which sees you collect Coin symbols to trigger whole Wild reels. Couple this with a Free Spins feature with three options and you have the makings of an excellent online slot game.

Paylines 20
Reel Layout 5
Min Bet 0.20
Max Bet 200
RTP 92.06%
Jackpot 200,000
Software
Released 2020

GAME FEATURES


Graphics

The Caesar Augustus and Warrior Maiden symbols are the devilishly attractive top paying symbols in the Augustus slot, appearing on all reels and pay x15 and x10 your bet respectively for landing five on any of the game’s 20 paylines. These symbols can appear stacked, leading the way to the game’s top payouts in much the same way as you find on the Spartacus: Gladiator of Rome slot from SG Digital.

The remaining game symbols take shape as a Sword, Chalice, Helmet and Ring as the game’s mid-payers, while rather more standard - yet nevertheless neatly designed - Jacks through Aces bring up the rear of the battalion as the game’s low paying symbols.


Gameplay

As you spin the reels you collect Gold Coins, which float up to a coin meter above each reel. Each coin meter holds two coins, so when you have landed two coins on any one reel you earn a stacked Wild Reel on that reel for your next spin.

However, that spin is a paid spin rather than a triggered free spin. We have seen a host of online slots that feature similar mechanisms before and, while the lack of guaranteed winnings or free triggering is an initial downside, the potential for multiple Wild Reels is an exciting prospect. And then comes the Free Spins feature, triggered by landing a Scatter symbol on reels 1, 3 and 5. You now have three Free Spins options to choose from:
● Feature 1 - 2 free spins with 3 Wild Reels.
● Feature 2 - 8 free spins with 2 Wild Reels.
● Feature 3 - 25 free spins with 1 Wild Reel.


Verdict

The variety of options when you trigger the Free Spins feature is always a plus, but which one do you choose? The dilemma offers a tantalising edge to the game, while the Wild Reels triggered by filling the coin meters and the stacked high paying symbols are enough to keep the base game marching on like the Roman army. One word to the wise, though, if you are a player who likes to change up your bet level regularly as part of an online slots play strategy.

The Augustus slot links you collected Coins to your bet level, so as soon as you raise or increase your bet you lose the Gold Coins collected, meaning you start afresh when you switch things up or down.

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