Age of the Gods: Hercules — Playtech
Age of the Gods: Hercules is a slot by Playtech linked to the mythological Age of the Gods series. The game centres on Hercules, one of Ancient Greece’s best-known heroes, and combines an antique atmosphere with an unusual reel structure.
The playing field uses 5 reels in a distinctive 2-2-3-3-3 layout. The base game offers 40 paylines, while special features can expand the field to 60 lines. Public sources list a 95.48% RTP for the main version of Age of the Gods: Hercules, with alternative operator versions of 94.96%, 93.96% and 91.97%. Volatility is described as medium-high and the maximum win is up to 813x the stake.
The main feature centres on expanding reels and paylines. If 2 Scatter symbols land, reels 3, 4 and 5 can expand on the next spin, increasing the number of active lines. Scatters on reels 3, 4 and 5 trigger Free Games, where the expanded layout remains in place throughout the bonus.
Game features
- Free Games
- Wild symbols
- Scatter symbols
- Expanding Reels
- Expanding Paylines
- Shield Wilds
- Bonus Symbols
- 40 paylines in the base game
- Up to 60 paylines in the bonus
Wild symbols are represented by shields and help form winning combinations by substituting for ordinary symbols. Scatter symbols are linked to reel expansion and the Free Games trigger. The bonus uses a wider field, while 60 paylines provide more opportunities to form combinations.
Theme and style
Age of the Gods: Hercules uses an Ancient Greek theme. Its visuals feature Hercules, Pegasus, a lion, shields, antique columns, golden details, mountain scenery and mythological symbols.
The slot belongs to the categories: Ancient Greece, mythology, gods and video slots. Unlike many Age of the Gods games with progressive jackpots, the focus here is on an expanding grid, Free Games and shield symbols.
Popularity among players
Age of the Gods: Hercules may appeal to players from the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. The Age of the Gods series is familiar to an international audience for its Ancient Greek theme and recognisable Playtech style.
The game suits those who prefer medium-high volatility, unusual reels, expanding paylines, Free Games and a mythological adventure atmosphere centred on Hercules.
Demo mode
Age of the Gods: Hercules is available for free on Free Slots Demo. Demo mode lets players test the 2-2-3-3-3 grid, reel expansion, 40 base-game paylines, up to 60 bonus paylines, 95.48% RTP, Wild, Scatter and Free Games without registration or using real money.
Free play helps players assess the game’s pace, expanding paylines and the overall style of Age of the Gods: Hercules before choosing it at a real casino.