Spartacus Slot Machine

The Spartacus slot is one of the first ever Colossal Reels format games to be released by WMS. It has loads of features that, when it was released, had never been seen before in a real money slot machine. In that respect, it truly is a ground-breaking game.

Spartacus has superb gameplay and sound effects, which give the game a terrific atmosphere. It combines a regular 5x3 screen with a second, colossal reels screen (12 rows on a single slot), giving you a massive 100 paylines in total.

Spartacus slots, like many other Colossal Reels games, generally plays well on very little money and was designed to have a relatively low volatility rate, meaning you get lots of regular small wins rather than infrequent larger wins. So, your money should go further with this game compared to high-volatility slots.

Spartacus High Limit Slots in Vegas

The first time I played Spartacus in a land-based casino, it was a real shock — I saw that it was a 25c game and didn't pick up on the fact it was a 25c per line game, meaning each spin was costing $10.

I put my $20 bill into the machine, expecting to play for at least 5 or 10 minutes, clicked the 'spin' button twice and it wouldn't spin again after that. I was confused at first, but then realised I had lost my entire $20 in just two spins!

Luckily, it was just $20, not $100, but I sure learned my lesson quickly — always take notice of the actual value of the spin, rather than looking at 'credits'.

I've seen these high-limit Spartacus slots in a few casinos on the regular slots floor, including the Planet Hollywood Casino and The Flamingo Casino.

Other Similar Colossal Reels Games

As well as Spartacus Slots, there are now quite a few additional games in the Colossal Reels series. Examples of the first batch released include Van Helsing and Forbidden Dragons. These games have free spins bonuses with a 5x multiplier feature, as well as Red Riding Hood Slots which, like Spartacus, includes a nudging wild feature bonus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Spartacus slots?

The Return to Player (RTP) in Spartacus Gladiator of Rome is 95.94%. In theory, players will get back $95.94 for every $100 wagered. This is a solid RTP for a WMS Colossal Reels slot, and combined with the game's relatively low volatility design, it means players can expect frequent smaller wins with the potential for larger payouts during the free spins bonus when Spartacus Wilds transfer between reel grids.

Can I play Spartacus for real money?

Yes, Spartacus is available for real money play at a number of online casinos — make sure you select a trustworthy licensed operator. The WMS product is also available in land-based casinos worldwide. Real money play is available in the UK and regulated European markets online, with the full Colossal Reels double-grid experience intact.

What are Colossal Reels in Spartacus?

Spartacus Gladiator of Rome offers two sets of reels and up to 100 paylines that pay left to right. For the price of a single spin, players spin two reel sets simultaneously. The first reel grid consists of 5 reels and 4 rows, while the Colossal Reel set features 5 reels and 12 rows — creating a dramatic visual spectacle and significantly more winning positions per spin than a standard game.

What do Wilds do in Spartacus slots?

If a Wild lands on the first (standard) reel grid, it replicates on the corresponding reel of the Colossal Reel grid and also expands to cover that entire reel on both grids. During the free spins feature, Spartacus Wilds land stacked on the primary reel grid and simultaneously transfer to the corresponding Colossal Reels position — the cross-grid Wild transfer being the game's most powerful win mechanism.

What are the payouts in Spartacus slots?

Players can bet between $0.01 and $5 per line, with the maximum bet capped at $250 per spin. Male and Female Gladiator symbols are stacked and can cover entire reels. Three or more matching icons on a payline begin to produce winning payouts across the 100 combined paylines of the two reel grids.

What special features are on offer in Spartacus?

Land three or more Coliseum Scatter symbols anywhere on the two reel grids to trigger the Free Spins feature. Three, four or five Scatters award 8, 12 or 20 free spins respectively. During free spins, the Spartacus Wild lands stacked on the primary reel grid and also transfers to the corresponding reel on the Colossal Reels, combining both grids for the game's highest-potential individual spin wins.