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Age of the Gods: Hercules — a Playtech slot linked to the mythological Age of the Gods series. The game is dedicated to Hercules, one of the best-known heroes of Ancient Greece, and combines a classical atmosphere with an unusual reel structure.

The game uses 5 reels with an unusual 2-2-3-3-3 layout. The base game offers 40 paylines, while special features can expand the grid to 60 paylines. Public sources list 95.48% RTP for the main version of Age of the Gods: Hercules, with alternative RTP settings of 94.96%, 93.96% and 91.97% at different operators. Volatility is described as medium-high, with a maximum win of up to 813x the stake.

The main feature is linked to expanding reels and paylines. If 2 Scatter symbols appear, reels 3, 4 and 5 can expand on the next spin, increasing the number of active paylines. If 3 Scatter symbols land on reels 3, 4 and 5, Free Games begin and the expanded layout remains active 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 standard symbols. Scatter symbols are linked to reel expansion and the Free Games feature. In the bonus, the grid becomes wider and 60 paylines create more opportunities to form combinations.

Theme and style

Age of the Gods: Hercules uses an Ancient Greek theme. The visuals feature Hercules, Pegasus, a lion, shields, classical columns, golden details, mountain scenery and mythological symbols.

The slot falls into the categories of Ancient Greece, mythology, gods and video slots. Unlike many Age of the Gods games with progressive jackpots, the main focus here is on the 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 well known to an international audience for its Ancient Greek theme and recognisable Playtech style.

The game may suit players who prefer medium-high volatility, unusual reels, expanding paylines, Free Games and a mythological adventure atmosphere centred on Hercules.