Pragmatic Play · 2022
Shield of Sparta is a high volatility 5x3 video slot by Pragmatic Play, set in Ancient Greece. This page covers its rounds, payouts and bonus modes.
The demo is free. The real game needs an account and a player aged 18+.
Know what to expect
At King Betting we show each figure in plain money, so you can judge before you wager.
| Game detail | Figure as given |
|---|---|
| Game provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Return to player | 96.50% |
| Volatility | High |
| Grid layout | 5x3 |
| Maximum win multiple | x3,000 |
| Maximum win in money | A$720,000 |
| Release date | 14/11/2022 |
You choose a bet and press spin on a five by three grid set in Ancient Greece. The reels show four war symbols: Spartan warrior, trireme, catapult and war chariot, plus A, K, Q and J. There are 20 fixed paylines, and a win needs at least three matching symbols on adjacent reels, read left to right from reel 1. Only the highest win on each line pays, and wins on several lines add together.
You land BONUS symbols anywhere on the grid, and three, four or five of them start 10, 15 or 20 free spins. During those spins each BONUS position you land stays marked and can rise to level 3, while a MAGNETIC BONUS pulls BONUS symbols on its reel toward it. At the end of the round every marked position reveals a random multiplier, from 1x up to 20x. The base game adds its own twist: two BONUS symbols lock in place and the other positions respin once.
Two modes explained
Not knowing when the bonus starts is the worry here, so the rules come first.
Keep spinning and land 3, 4 or 5 BONUS or MAGNETIC BONUS symbols to start Free Spins: 10, 15 or 20 free spins. Positions can reach level 3 through more BONUS hits. Each reveals a random multiplier at round end: Level 1 1x/2x/3x, Level 2 5x/6x/8x, Level 3 10x/12x/15x/20x.
Base game spinsExtra free spins
Set your bet, then each round runs on 5 reels x 3 rows with 20 fixed paylines. Wins pay from reel 1 to the right, counting only the highest win per line. If exactly 2 BONUS or MAGNETIC BONUS symbols land, they lock while remaining positions respin once automatically.
Placing your betWins and respins
Choosing a stake starts with knowing the return. RTP is the share of each A$100 staked that comes back to players over time. The game rules show which version King Betting runs.
| Payback rate | RTP | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Variant 1 | 96.50% | Yes |
Payout guide
Payouts below are in Australian dollars at the example bet of A$0.40, and more matching symbols pay more.
| What lands | 3+ | 4+ | 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
 Spartan warrior | A$0.64 | A$2 | A$10 |
 Trireme | A$0.48 | A$1.60 | A$8 |
 Catapult | A$0.40 | A$1.20 | A$6 |
 War chariot | A$0.40 | A$1.20 | A$6 |
 A | A$0.16 | A$0.40 | A$2 |
 K | A$0.16 | A$0.40 | A$2 |
 Q | A$0.16 | A$0.40 | A$2 |
 J | A$0.16 | A$0.40 | A$2 |
Shield of Sparta screens
Four screenshots show the grid, a win and the bonus marks before you play.
Clear rules, calm play
King Betting lays out each step before you wager, so nothing comes as a surprise.
Pick a bet between A$0.20 and A$240 before the reels turn. The bet you choose sets the money in every win, so the examples on this page use A$0.40 and A$0.50.
Line up three matching symbols from reel 1, because wins pay left to right on adjacent reels. Only the highest win per payline counts, and wins on several paylines add up.
Land exactly two BONUS or MAGNETIC BONUS symbols to lock them in place; the rest respin once automatically. Multipliers belong to the free spins, where they reveal at round end.
Land three, four or five BONUS or MAGNETIC BONUS symbols to start 10, 15 or 20 free spins. Each marked position can climb to level 3 with further BONUS hits.
Decide your budget and stop point before the first spin, since no one can know how a session will end. Spin only while the money you set aside lasts.
Shield of Sparta guide
You will know how to open the demo and what changes once you stake real money.
Open the demo to learn the reels, since it needs no money and pays nothing. Choose the real game only with a King Betting account, if you are 18+.
Play for realDeciding how long to play is easier when you know what stays unknown. How often the bonus round arrives is not known in advance. The result of one session is random, whatever the RTP. A long dry run does not make a hit due, and a quick win does not predict the next one.
Choosing your stake starts with the RTP. The RTP version this game runs is shown in its game rules, so read them before you play. An RTP is a long-run average across a very large number of spins. It does not decide the outcome of your session, even when the figure looks high.
Picking a bet means weighing the top prize against your budget. The maximum win of Shield of Sparta is a ceiling set as a multiple of the bet. A session may never reach it, and no player can plan a session around it. Treat the top prize as a rare outcome, not an expected one.
Players must be 18+. If play stops feeling light, call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 or register with BetStop, the national self-exclusion register.
Set a budget in money before you open Shield of Sparta, and count that sum as the whole cost of play.
Decide your stop point before the first spin, and keep to it even after a big win. A win does not change the plan you made.
Use the deposit and loss limits in your account, so the session has a ceiling you set in advance.
Take a break as soon as Shield of Sparta stops feeling fun, and self-exclude through BetStop if the urge to chase persists.
Before a single spin
Read this before you load the game and want straight answers on bets and payouts.
Weigh the top win before you bet: Shield of Sparta pays up to x3,000 the bet. At a stake of A$0.50, that comes to A$1,500, and at the highest bet allowed, A$240, the top win is A$720,000.
Read the RTP as a long-run average: Shield of Sparta has one version, at 96.50 percent. Over a very long run the game returns that share of stakes to players, and the table below turns it into money for A$100 staked.
Learn the rules first if you want to understand the game before staking money. This page sets out the 5x3 grid, the 20 paylines and the Free Spins step by step, so you know how a round runs before the first spin.
Pick a stake you can sustain through losing runs, because Shield of Sparta is a high volatility game. Wins come less often, but they can be large when they land. How often the bonus comes cannot be known in advance.
Choose a stake from A$0.20 up to A$240, the highest bet allowed here. The examples on this page use A$0.40 and A$0.50 to keep the sums simple, and they are not the limits of the game.
Shield of Sparta lobby
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