Spartania is a game from Microgaming which has a Roman theme, despite the Sparta part of the name that will get your attention. You have Roman warriors on the reels, you have Caesar on one of the symbols, the Coliseum and chariots pulled by tigers, so all in all the theme is definitely inspired by the Romans, not the Spartans. The Spartan element is visible only in a symbol or two, the helmet of a warrior being shown on the ground of the Coliseum.
Spartania has 5 reels and on them you will discover 30 bet lines. There are expanding wilds as features, along with bonus games and scatters. A top reward of only 500x is offered normally.
Features of Spartania
Spartania will give you a wild symbol which can expand, scatters and a bonus feature.
First, let’s take a look at the wild symbol, which shows you a shield and a short sword. This wild symbol is the kind that can expand, covering an entire reel when it appears in a single position. The three reels which get this wild symbol are the 2nd, 3rd and 4th ones. Since more wilds are present on the reel, you have more chances of forming a combination.
If you look at the top of the screen, you will discover a multiplier section, which shows numbers from 1x to 5x. At the beginning of a spin, the multiplier decides at random what kind of prizes you can get, up to 5 times more than the amount mentioned on the paytable being offered. Even better, if you trigger a bonus game, the multiplier of that round applies to its winnings as well.
Wheel of Fortune
To get this particular bonus game started, the Spin symbol is needed on the 5th reel, and in the center position. A single spin of that wheel is provided. Whatever prize you get from this feature, it will be increased by the multiplier of that round.
Bonus Game
Another feature would be the one which triggers when three scattered symbols with the Roman Woman are on the reels. The reels on which these scatters appear are the first, second and third ones. All three need to have the scatter, in order for the feature to start.
A number of gold coins are laid out in front of you, on a table. You pick a coin, and the warrior turns it over and shows you the value written on it. You can continue to pick coins until you get one with Collect written underneath.
Besides the prizes offered by the coins, there is also the round’s multiplier to consider, as it will increase your winnings.
Betting options and jackpots
When you place your bets, you will do it on 30 paylines, and you will be allowed to modify the number of coins and their denomination.
You can get up to 500 times the line bet as a reward, but with the multiplier of the game getting in on the action, it could even go up to 2,500x.
Design and symbols
The design of Spartania relies on 3D style characters, all of them Romans by the looks of it. You have a Roman warrior in a chariot pulled by a tiger on the left side, while the right side has a Roman woman. The reels are in the middle, with stone statues supporting them on both sides. A lot of stone seems to have been used in the construction of the game.
Symbols: Shield and Sword (wild), Spin (scatter), Roman Lady (scatter), Treasure Chest (500x), Tiger (150x), Statue (50x), Caesar (50x), Warrior (25x), Elephant (25x), Helmet (15x) and Coliseum (15x).
Is It Worth Playing?
I’m not very sure what the title of the game is about, but the game is attractive and it has plenty of features to keep things interesting.
This Spartania slot is offered by all online casinos with Microgaming software, playable either in practice or in real money mode.
