Tales of Hercules Slot Machine Review

According to the myth, Hercules was the son of Zeus who loved to demonstrate his extraordinary strength; he travelled from one world to another, defeating all kinds of mythological creatures and overcoming all sorts of obstacles. A half-man, half-God, Hercules had the heart of a real hero.

Hercules is one of the biggest heroes of Greek mythology. H5G picked him to be the protagonist of their video slot Tales of Hercules, a 5-reel, 40-payline slot with attractive graphics and a fabulous selection of bonus features.

In Tales of Hercules, the demi-god is one of the highest paying symbols, along with a golden apple, a goddess, a lion and a stag (the Golden Stag of Artemis). The rest of the paytable consists of regular playing card symbols A, K, Q, J and 10. Here's where the twist in the tales is revealed: all of the high-value symbols can appear as regular icons or split/double symbols. For example, the double stag will replace two regular icons by occupying only one reel position instead of two. The same applies to double Hercules, double lion, etc. The apple can appear as a triple symbol and replace three of the single ones; apple only appears on reels 1 and 4, as does the stag. Hercules appears exclusively on reels 2 and 5. The goddess lands on reels 1 and 4 only. The lion lands on reels 2 and 5.

The game also comes with a Wild symbol and a Free Games symbol. You will be able to see double and triple Wilds replacing all regular base game symbols and substituting for single Wilds, increasing the winning potential substantially.

Hitting three Scatter symbols is enough to activate the Free Spins feature, but they have to land on reels 2, 3 and 4. The reward is 6 spins free of charge on an alternative set of reels to spice things up. You can't win any additional spins, unfortunately, but the Wilds make up for it. Any Wild symbol you collect during free games will remain in position for the rest of the round. On the following spin it will double itself and then triple itself, boosting your wins until the end of the feature.

Tales of Hercules has a maximum potential of 1,000x your stake, which can be achieved in several different ways: 15 Wilds or golden apples, 14 Hercules symbols, 14 lions or 14 stags, for example. High 5 Games made Tales of Hercules a medium variance slot, which means it may take a while to trigger free spins and long winning combos.

If you're having trouble understanding how Wilds work in Tales of Hercules, we recommend trying it for free before you stake real money on it. Once you place actual bets, the best way to return your cash and profit is to wait for the free spins and collect as many double and triple symbols as you can. Tales of Hercules is available on mobile too, in case you feel like treating yourself with a bit of Greek fun on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Tales of Hercules slots?

High 5 Games has not publicly disclosed a specific RTP (Return to Player) for Tales of Hercules slots. As a medium variance High 5 Games title, the game's theoretical return is configured by individual casinos. The growing Wild mechanic during free spins — where each Wild doubles then triples over successive spins — is the primary driver of the game's highest-value bonus sessions and contributes significantly to long-term return potential.

Can I play Tales of Hercules slots for real money online?

Tales of Hercules real money slots are available at online casinos carrying the High 5 Games library, primarily in the UK and regulated European markets. The game's 40 paylines, split/double symbol mechanics and growing Wild free spins make it a compelling real money option for Greek mythology fans. It is also fully optimised for mobile play, allowing real money sessions on smartphones and tablets without download.

How do the split and double symbols work in Tales of Hercules?

High-value symbols in Tales of Hercules can appear as single, double or triple versions. A double symbol occupies one reel position but counts as two of that symbol for forming winning combinations, while a triple symbol counts as three. This allows for winning combinations of up to 15 matching symbols — significantly more than the standard five — and is the basis for the game's 1,000x maximum win potential. The apple is the only triple-capable symbol; other premiums max out at double.

How do the growing Wilds work during Tales of Hercules free spins?

During the 6 free spins in Tales of Hercules, any Wild symbol that lands remains sticky — locked in its position for the rest of the feature. On the spin after it first appears, the Wild doubles itself (becoming a double Wild). On the following spin, it triples (becoming a triple Wild). This escalating value means Wilds collected early in the free spins feature become progressively more powerful, with late-feature spins potentially having multiple triple Wilds contributing to winning combinations simultaneously.

What is the maximum win in Tales of Hercules?

The maximum potential win in Tales of Hercules is 1,000x the total stake. This can be reached through multiple paths — 15 Wild or golden apple symbols, 14 Hercules symbols, 14 lions or 14 stags — all achievable through the combination of split/double/triple symbol mechanics and the growing Wild system during free spins. The medium variance profile means reaching this ceiling requires favourable free spins conditions with multiple Wild escalations.

Which reels do the different symbols appear on in Tales of Hercules?

Tales of Hercules has a symbol placement system where each premium character appears on specific reels only. Golden apples and the stag (Golden Stag of Artemis) appear only on reels 1 and 4. Hercules and the lion appear only on reels 2 and 5. The goddess appears only on reels 1 and 4. This restricted reel placement means long winning chains require the right symbol appearing on its designated reels — a design that makes the double and triple symbol versions particularly valuable when they align correctly.