Play Age of the Gods

Age of the Gods is the slot that started it all. Released by Playtech on 11 July 2016, it was the first entry in what has become one of the biggest and most recognisable slot franchises in the world, the sprawling Age of the Gods series. The theme draws on the grand pantheon of Ancient Greek mythology, with Zeus, Aphrodite, Poseidon, Athena, Hercules, and Hades all lining the reels, and a sweeping orchestral soundtrack giving the whole thing a proper epic feel.

The slot runs on a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 20 fixed paylines that pay both ways, so winning combinations can form from left to right and right to left. Volatility is medium, striking a balance between regular wins and the bigger bonus-round and jackpot potential.

Interestingly, Age of the Gods was originally built to replace Playtech's cancelled Marvel jackpot range. It more than filled the gap. The four shared progressive jackpots and four distinct free spins modes turned it into the flagship of an entire connected series, and the original still draws players a decade on thanks to its clean mechanics and that ever-present chance of a jackpot drop.

It is hard not to be drawn in by Age of the Gods. The graphics still hold up well for a 2016 release, the Greek gods give it instant character, and there is a paying Wild laurel symbol that helps build those win-both-ways combinations. But the main attraction, the thing that has kept this slot in the lobby for years, is the progressive jackpot stack.

Won completely at random on any spin, at any stake, you could trigger the Power, Extra Power, Super Power, or Ultimate Power jackpot at any moment. The Ultimate Power is the big one, often climbing into six figures before it drops. And because every Age of the Gods title across the network feeds the same shared pool, those jackpots build fast. Alongside the jackpot chase, the four free spins modes give the base game genuine variety, so there is plenty to play for even when the jackpots stay quiet.

With Age of the Gods, Playtech kick-started its expansive progressive jackpot suite, and the series has gone from strength to strength ever since, spawning dozens of team-up games and standalone titles for the biggest names on Mount Olympus. But the original remains a favourite for good reason.

Because the jackpots only trigger at random, the base game has to stand on its own, and it does. The four free spins modes (Athena, Zeus, Poseidon, and Hercules) each play differently, and the 20 win-both-ways paylines give you more ways to land a winner than a standard slot. Add the constant possibility of a life-changing jackpot on any spin, and it is easy to see why this one became a classic.

There are ten base game symbols to build winning paylines with, and you need at least three matching symbols along a line, in either direction. Here is how it breaks down:

1. Set your bet. The minimum stake is 20p per spin. Adjust your bet using the controls at the bottom of the screen.
2. Spin the reels. All 20 paylines are always active, so every spin covers every line.
3. Know your symbols. The low-payers are the Queens, Kings, Aces, and Helmets. The Greek gods pay more, with Athena the top symbol at 50x for five along a payline. The Wild substitutes for all base symbols and pays in its own right, from 2.5x for two up to 500x for five.
4. Trigger the bonuses. Land three or more Age of the Gods Scatter symbols to reach the free games. Before the round begins, you flip coins to determine which of the four free spins modes you get.

The four free spins modes each work differently:

• Athena Free Games award multipliers.
• Zeus Free Games carry an increasing multiplier.
• Poseidon Free Games turn symbols wild.
• Hercules Free Games feature stacked wilds.

As for the four progressive jackpots, they trigger at random during the base game. When the jackpot bonus fires, you pick from 20 gold coins until you reveal three matching jackpot symbols, and whichever tier you match is the one you win.

A quick reminder before you spin. Age of the Gods is a game of chance and outcomes are unpredictable, so play within your means. The talkSPORT BET Safer Gambling Portal is always there if you want to set deposit limits, time-outs, or product restrictions.

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There are many Age of the Gods slots to enjoy, but Age of the Gods: God of Storms slot is probably the most popular. If you want something a bit different, though, Goddess of Wisdom, Furious 4, and Fate Sisters are all good choices. You can also find:

• Age of the Gods Book of Oracle
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• Age of the Gods Roulette Live
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