Roman Legion

Developer Gamomat gallop off into ancient Italian territory to reacquaint with Caesar and co. for their gladiatorial slot Roman Legion.

One of antiquity’s most celebrated pre-eminent civilisations, the Romans are responsible for some of the most dazzling architecture known to man.

Among other technological marvels, they also gave us roads, concrete and fully functioning irrigation systems. You won’t find much of those inside Roman Legion, but the ancient warriors do offer Free Spins aplenty and some absorbing gameplay over a traditional 5x3 reel setup.

Design

Gamomat rarely get overly creative with design - and don’t pin your hopes on Roman Legion to break the mould. Graphically, it’s not one of iGaming’s eye-catchers, for sure, but it delivers just enough polish to warrant a first look.

There’s a generic trumpet-led soundtrack adding a layer of drama and keeping the game flowing nicely, with plenty of Roman paraphernalia on show evoking glory and honour.

The usual playing card icons from 9-A make up the paytable, with premium symbols served by coins, golden eagles and legion banners.

Rounding off the symbols is the wild, represented by a Roman soldier. Catch 5 of these on a payline to reel in a win worth 500x your bet - the highest in the game.

Gameplay and Features

Just 5 paylines are in play in Roman Legion, mirroring the game’s basic rules and so-so visuals. To score a win, you need a minimum of 3 identical symbols to align adjacently from reel #1.

Following every win players are given the option to Gamble their payout by guessing the colour of a card or by taking on the Ladder.

Correct card guesses return twice your wager, while you ascend one rung for each successful Ladder response. The higher you climb, the higher your reward. Get your Ladder guessing wrong, and you risk falling off completely.

Free Spins

Look out for the horseman showing up during spins. When he lands in threes on reels 1/3/5, say hello to 10 Free Spins.

The feature plays out in the same fashion for the most part, but the addition of sticky wilds spells opportunity for some welcome beefed up returns.

Volatility

In keeping with the high-powered theme, Roman Legion occupies the top end of the volatility scale. So brace for extended spells of consecutive misses, counterbalanced by occasional big hits in the bonus feature.

The Verdict

Thin on features and bare on gameplay, Roman Legion does little to endear itself to today’s demanding slot aficionados.

History buffs, and lovers of wildly volatile games, on the other hand, should find just enough to their liking with what Roman Legion has to offer.

Roman Legion at Wildz Casino

Enthusiasts of Roman slots are amply catered for at Wildz. Augustus, produced by Neon Valley Studios, plus Yggdrasil’s Champions of Rome, are two other excellent games depicting Ancient Roman battles.

FAQs

What year was Roman Legion released?

Roman Legion entered the market in 2014.

How do I play the Ladder Gamble?

The Ladder Gamble is offered after every regular win.

What is the maximum bet in Roman Legion?

Roman Legion's maximum bet is €50.