Roman Emperors

Roman Emperors is a historical-themed slot game developed by Red Tiger, set to release on September 12, 2024. The game features a 5×3 reel layout with 25 paylines. It offers medium to high volatility gameplay with an RTP of 95.76% and a maximum potential win of 9,999x the bet. The betting range spans from 0.10 to 10 currency units.

Theme and Atmosphere

The slot is steeped in the grandeur of Ancient Rome, focusing on three prominent Roman figures: Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus. While not officially emperors, these historical characters played pivotal roles in Rome's transition from republic to empire.

The game's visual design captures the romanticized essence of Ancient Rome. The base game backdrop depicts a crowded public space, possibly a marketplace or governmental gathering, adorned with statues and columns. In contrast, the free spins round takes place in a lavish, sun-drenched palatial room. This attention to lighting and setting creates an immersive, dreamy atmosphere that aligns with the romanticized view of the era.

Core Game Mechanics

Roman Emperors utilizes a standard 5×3 grid with 25 fixed paylines. Winning combinations are formed by matching symbols from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel. The paytable includes lower-value royal card symbols (10-A) and higher-value themed symbols such as olives, helmets, rings, scrolls, and chariots.

Five matching royal symbols award 4x the bet, while five high-paying symbols offer 5x to 20x the bet. The wild symbol, represented by a Roman soldier, substitutes for all pay symbols and awards 40x the bet for five of a kind.

A unique feature of the base game is the power bar system above the middle three reels. Silver and Gold SPQR symbols land on these reels to fill the power bars, triggering special features when complete.

Bonus Features

1. Emperor Features:
   • Each of the three middle reels has a power bar that, when filled with 3 points, triggers a corresponding emperor feature.
   • Pompey: Triggers a respin with all royal symbols removed.
   • Caesar: Triggers a respin with 3 to 6 wild symbols added.
   • Crassus: Triggers a respin with a win multiplier of x3, x5, x10, or x20.
   • If no win occurs on the respin, additional respins are awarded until a win is achieved.
2. SPQR Symbols:
   • Silver SPQR: Adds +1 point to the power bar above it.
   • Gold SPQR: Adds +1 point to all 3 power bars.
   • A maximum of 3 Silver SPQR or 1 Gold SPQR can land simultaneously on the middle reels.
3. Free Spins:
   • Triggered by landing 2 scatter symbols on the leftmost and rightmost reels.
   • Awards 12 free spins initially.
   • Power bars are removed during free spins.
   • Silver SPQR symbols trigger the feature on their reel, while Gold SPQR triggers all 3 features.
   • Additional 12 free spins can be won by landing 2 scatters during the bonus round.

A notable aspect of Roman Emperors is its integration of historical figures into the gameplay mechanics. By associating each character (Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus) with a specific reel-modifying effect, the game creates a unique blend of historical theme and slot functionality. This approach not only adds depth to the game's theme but also provides varied gameplay experiences as different combinations of emperor features can trigger simultaneously.