Poseidon

Poseidon, developed by Habanero, immerses players in an underwater realm ruled by the Greek god of the sea. The 5×5 grid is set against a deep blue ocean backdrop, with lightning flashing across the sky. Poseidon himself appears as the main character, depicted as a bearded, muscular figure wielding his iconic trident.

Other symbols include mythological creatures and oceanic elements:

• A blonde mermaid
• A red octopus
• Poseidon's trident
• A conch shell
• Card suit symbols stylized as underwater gems

The game's atmosphere is enhanced by ambient underwater sounds and dramatic music that intensifies during key moments.

Core Gameplay and Mechanics

Poseidon utilizes a Pay Anywhere mechanic on its 5×5 grid. This means winning combinations can form anywhere on the reels, not just on fixed paylines. The game employs a cascading reels feature, where winning symbols disappear and new ones fall into place, potentially creating multiple wins from a single spin.

Players can adjust their bet size from 0.10 to 25.00 per spin. The reported RTP of 96.8% indicates a relatively player-friendly return over long-term play.

Bonus Features

1. Wild Symbol: Poseidon himself serves as the Wild, substituting for all symbols except the Scatter. Wilds can significantly boost winning potential by completing or extending winning combinations.
2. Scatter Symbol: The trident acts as the Scatter. Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatters triggers the Free Spins feature, awarding 15, 20, or 30 free spins respectively.
3. Cascading Wins: After each win, winning symbols are removed and new symbols cascade down to fill the empty spaces. This continues until no new winning combinations form.
4. Free Spins: During the Free Spins round, additional Wilds are added to the reels, increasing the chances of forming winning combinations. The feature can be retriggered by landing more Scatters.
5. Buy Feature: Players have the option to purchase direct entry into the Free Spins bonus round for a cost of 100x their total bet.
6. Superbet: This optional feature increases the stake by 25% but enhances the frequency of bonus triggers and the potential for bigger wins.

A particularly interesting feature of Poseidon is the combination of the Pay Anywhere mechanic with cascading reels. This creates a highly dynamic gameplay experience where a single spin can lead to multiple wins cascading across the entire 5×5 grid. The addition of extra Wilds during Free Spins further amplifies this potential, allowing for potentially massive chain reactions of wins.