Roman Empire Slots

Was there ever an empire grander than the Romans? It held a large portion of the civilised world that we know, and left an irreversible mark on the people and societies it ruled over. Even to this day, when people think of Rome, they think of strong armies, mountains of gold, and a prestigious country like no other! And in this slot, we're able to go back in time and enjoy all the beauty of old Rome.

Gameplay

If you're looking for a graphical powerhouse, we're afraid we'll have to disappoint you. IGT was never at the forefront of amazing visuals, and a fair amount of time has passed since the initial launch of this game. That much is obvious when you look at the lack of any actual background image or how animations are handled. Still, the overall product looks quite nice. It's better to go for a single colour background than to try and pull off something elaborate.

Gameplay will feel quite familiar to anyone who's played one of IGT's releases previously. There's a 5x3 board with 15 flexible paylines, which pay left to right only. Special features consist of free spins triggered by Scatters, a shot at winning three progressive jackpots, and a bonus pick-and-click game. The only unique thing about Roman Empire is its theme — it borrows heavily from other IGT games and fails to leave a particularly memorable impression as a result.

Roman Empire Slots Real Money

The layout is still quite functional, even if parts of it are a little too blurry. Changing your total bet requires adjusting three values: the number of active paylines (leave at 15), coin denomination, and credits per payline. You can stake between GBP 0.01 and GBP 150 per spin.

You will need to play at the maximum credits per payline if you want a chance at winning one of the three progressive jackpots. Without them, you instead get a fixed jackpot value, worth 10,000x for a five-of-a-kind jackpot symbol win — still a fantastic prize. Unfortunately, the game doesn't give us any information about the RTP or variance of this IGT release.

Bonus Rounds

Roman Empire hosts several special features. The easiest to understand are free spins — collect three, four or five laurel wreaths to earn ten, twenty-five or fifty free spins respectively.

In the same way, once you collect enough points by landing golden eagle bonus icons in the right position, you can trigger the pick-and-click special feature. In it, you open lids to reveal cash prizes. This continues until you hit the Stop button.

Finally, landing three, four or five jackpot symbols will earn you the jackpot, super jackpot or grand jackpot — provided you are betting with the maximum credits per payline to qualify for the progressive tiers.

Summary

Much like the real Rome, time has eroded this slot's greatness and left it a somewhat hollow shell. Its gameplay elements are borrowed from other IGT games, and the absence of any RTP information makes it difficult to recommend for real money play. The whole time we were playing this release, we wanted to go back and play a more modern title. There is really only one good reason to go for Roman Empire: how badly do you want that progressive jackpot?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Roman Empire slots?

IGT has not publicly disclosed the RTP (Return to Player) for Roman Empire, which makes it difficult to assess its long-term real money value. As a general rule, we recommend seeking out slots where the RTP is clearly stated and sits at 96% or above — the absence of this information for Roman Empire is a notable concern, especially for progressive jackpot play.

Can Roman Empire slots be played for real money?

Yes, Roman Empire is available as a real money slot at online casinos carrying IGT's back catalogue. With stakes from GBP 0.01 to GBP 150 per spin and three progressive jackpots — jackpot, super jackpot and grand jackpot — available at maximum credits per payline, it offers real money jackpot potential despite the undisclosed RTP.

How many paylines does Roman Empire have?

Roman Empire features 15 flexible paylines on a 5x3 grid, all paying left to right. We recommend keeping all 15 active at all times, as deactivating paylines reduces your jackpot qualification eligibility and lowers your overall winning opportunities without a meaningful reduction in risk.

How do you trigger free spins in Roman Empire?

Free spins in Roman Empire are triggered by collecting laurel wreath Scatter symbols. Landing three Scatters awards 10 free spins, four Scatters award 25, and five Scatters grant the maximum of 50 free games — one of the most generous free spins structures in IGT's classic catalogue.

How do you win the progressive jackpots in Roman Empire?

To qualify for the three progressive jackpots in Roman Empire, you must bet at maximum credits per payline. Landing three, four or five jackpot symbols then awards the jackpot, super jackpot or grand jackpot respectively. Without maximum credits per payline, the same symbols pay a fixed prize of 10,000x instead — still a substantial reward.

What is the pick-and-click bonus in Roman Empire slots?

The pick-and-click bonus in Roman Empire is triggered by accumulating enough points through landing golden eagle bonus icons in the right position during base game spins. Once activated, players open lids to reveal hidden cash prizes, continuing until the Stop icon is revealed. The round length varies, making each activation a unique prize-building experience.