Spartacus Gladiator of Rome introduces a groundbreaking dual reel configuration that fundamentally changes how slots work. Instead of one set of reels, you spin two simultaneously: a standard 5x4 main reel set on the left and a massive 5x12 colossal reel set on the right.
The game-changing mechanic occurs during free spins: when Wild symbols appear stacked on any reel of the main set, they instantly transfer to the corresponding reel position on the colossal set. This creates matched Wild reels across both sets, generating enormous winning potential with up to 12 rows of matching Wild symbols.
With 100 paylines spanning both reel sets, wins accumulate from left to right across adjacent reels. The mathematical beauty is that paylines can start on the main reels and continue onto the colossal reels, or vice versa, creating winning combinations up to 10 symbols long.
Landing 3 or more Colosseum scatter symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5 of both reel sets triggers the free spins feature. The rewards scale dramatically:
3 scatters = 8 free spins at 2x total bet
4 scatters = 12 free spins at 2x total bet
5+ scatters = 20 free spins at 20x total bet
During free spins, the Wild transfer feature activates with every spin. Any stacked Wild on the main reels instantly copies to the colossal reels, and with 12 visible rows on the colossal set, you can achieve full-reel Wild coverage that connects across multiple paylines simultaneously.
The Wild substitute displays the Spartacus logo on a weathered golden plaque and appears only on main reels, never naturally on colossal reels. It substitutes for all symbols except the Colosseum scatter.
High-value character symbols pay up to 2.50x for five of a kind: the hero couple (gladiator embracing woman in red), the male gladiator with golden helmet, and the female character with dagger. Medium symbols include combat scenes and the roaring lion at 1.00x for five.
Low-value playing card suits use distinct colors: cyan spade, crimson heart, purple club, and magenta diamond, each paying 0.50x for five matches.
Spartacus operates at a certified RTP of 95.94%, positioning it in the industry standard range. The volatility appears medium-high based on the payout structure: smaller frequent wins from the 100 paylines balanced against the potential for massive free spin payouts when Wild transfers create matched reels.
Maximum win exposure is capped at 250,000 credits per bet, achievable through combinations of Wild-filled reels across both sets during free spins with retriggers. The dual reel system with stacked symbols creates volatility spikes during bonus rounds.
You can activate either 20 or 100 paylines. The bet structure divides your stake per 2 lines, so with 100 lines at 0.01 per 2 lines, total bet equals 0.50. This pricing structure makes the game accessible while maintaining the full 100-line coverage for maximum winning frequency.
Adjustable denomination settings let you scale bets from minimum to maximum limits. The game calculates total bet as (lines divided by 2) multiplied by bet per 2 lines, displayed prominently on the golden control panel.
Spartacus Gladiator of Rome was developed by WMS (Williams Interactive), one of the most influential slot developers in history. WMS pioneered the Colossal Reels concept, which Spartacus exemplifies perfectly.
WMS was acquired by Scientific Games Corporation in 2013, which later rebranded to Light & Wonder in 2022. The game carries copyright dates 2014-2017 Scientific Games Corporation, reflecting this corporate evolution while maintaining WMS's innovative design philosophy.
Client version 1.2.30 represents a mature, stable release with all features fully tested across desktop and mobile platforms. The game uses browser-based web application technology for cross-platform compatibility.