300 Shields Review

300 Shields Reviewed September 1 2013 by Casinogamesonnet.com

You’ve probably seen, or at least heard about, the film 300, which is based on 300 Spartans fending off a massive Persian army. 300 Shields slot is another take on this legendary tale.

Produced by Nextgen Gaming, this five-reel, 25-line game is just as gritty as the movie. You can out below whether this grittiness translates into a slot that’s worthy of the brave Spartans.

Gameplay and Atmosphere

The background depicts Sparta around 480 B.C., when the aforementioned warriors fought King Xerxes and his Persian invaders. It features tall grass, trees, mountains, and an acropolis.

The graphics aren’t the most polished that we’ve seen. However, the backdrop still serves as a decent setting for the game.

You’ll hear war drums whenever you spin the reels. Payouts are indicated by a little jingle that doesn’t really match the theme.

The animations are definitely a highlight of this slot. They include a Spartan swinging his sword, a Persian firing arrows, and a Spartan thrusting his sword from behind his shield.

As for the format, it’s pretty basic for a five-reel slot. This game is played on a simple 5x3 grid. Wins are formed from left to right, beginning with the first reel.

Payouts and Symbols

Symbols include the “Warrior,” shield (scatter), Persian archer, ship, sword, arrows, and A through 9. The Warrior is a wild that substitutes for all other icons except the shield to form payouts. He also offers the game’s highest payout at 1,000x your stake for five symbols. With a 300x multiplier the max possible win should be 300,000x witch sounds to good to be true.

The Persian delivers the second-largest prize at 250x your bet for five. Both the sword and arrows offer 200x for five.

300 Shields RTP and Betting Options

The 300 Shields RTP is 95.29%. This payout percentage is below average when compared to other online slots.

The betting options are rather flexible. You can change the number of lines from 1-25 and coin size from €0.01 to €0.50. These options make for a betting range of €0.01 to €12.50 per spin.

300 Shields Slot Special Features

You trigger 5 free spins by landing three or more shields anywhere on the reels. Every Warrior that helps form a win during the bonus will double the respective prize.

You can also earn additional free spins and higher Warrior multipliers by landing more shields on the reels. Here are the available prizes:

• 2 Shields – You receive 5 more free games and a 5x Warrior multiplier.
• 6 Shields – You receive another set of 5 free spins and a 25x Warrior multiplier.
• 12 Shields – You get a third set of 5 free games and a 300x Warrior multiplier.

Aside from triggering the bonus, shields also deliver scatter payouts. You’ll earn 2x your total bet for two shields, 5x for three, 12x for four, and 100x for five.

Final Thoughts on 300 Shields Slot

300 Shields doesn’t impress with its bonuses or setup, because countless 5x3 slots offer free spins and scatter payouts. Furthermore, the 95.29% RTP leaves something to be desired.

This game’s main appeal comes from the big win potential and its theme and animations. Nextgen made their slot live up to the 300 legend by introducing tough soldiers who fight to the death during winning combinations.

If you’re a fan of action-based slots, then you should appreciate 300 Shields enough to play it a couple of times. Also chech in the updated version 300 Shields Extreme witch comes with some extra features.

Release Date

300 Shields was released on September 1 2013.