Gates of Glory

Gates of Glory, released in October 2024 by iSoftBet, is a high-volatility slot that utilizes a scatter pays mechanic. The game is steeped in Norse mythology, with a rugged atmosphere and imagery featuring Odin, the Allfather. Symbols cascade down a 6-reel, 5-row grid, and wins are awarded for landing at least 8 matching symbols anywhere on the reels.

Low-paying symbols are represented by gemstones in various colors (blue, green, yellow, purple, and red). High-paying symbols include helmets, axes, hammers, and Odin himself. The most valuable symbol is Odin, awarding 25x the bet for a 12+ symbol combination. Scatter symbols are depicted as the Eye of Odin, and play a crucial role in triggering the bonus round. Wild symbols are not present in Gates of Glory.

Tumbling Reels:

After a winning combination is formed, winning symbols disappear from the reels. This triggers a tumble feature where remaining symbols drop down, and new symbols fill the empty spaces. Tumbles continue for as long as new winning combinations are created.

Bonus Features:

• Odin Meter: This feature randomly lights up to 3 positions on each spin, effectively acting as additional scatter symbols. A full Odin Meter (all 4 positions lit) awards the free spins bonus even with only 3 scatters on the reels.
• Free Spins: Landing 4, 5, or 6 scatters awards 8, 10, or 12 free spins respectively. The Eye of Odin symbol continues to appear during free spins, carrying multipliers of 2x to 50x. Unlike some scatter pays slots, multipliers are not persistent across tumbles. However, if an Eye of Odin symbol lands but doesn't contribute to a win, the lowest-paying symbol is removed from the reels. Free spins can be retriggered by landing 3 or 4 scatters during the bonus round.
• Odin Guarantee: If the total win from a free spins round is less than 10x the bet, the Odin Guarantee feature activates, awarding an additional 4 free spins.

An Interesting Feature:

While Gates of Glory shares similarities with other scatter pays slots, the symbol removal mechanic during free spins presents an interesting twist. By removing low-paying symbols, the potential for higher value wins increases during the bonus round. This adds a layer of strategy and anticipation to the free spins, as players aim to clear the board and maximize their potential payouts.