Waves of Poseidon

Winning Scatter Pays combinations combined with waterfalls and an increasing multiplier can be found at the bottom of the sea. Waves of Poseidon takes place in an environment one might expect when mentioning the god Poseidon. Clear water, corals and shells littering the ground, accompanied by the remains of ancient sunken temples decorate the scene. The bearded, muscular god is positioned to the right of the grid, holding a golden trident and gesticulating somewhat menacingly to the rhythm of the ocean current.

The Waves of Poseidon slot machine features a 6-reel, 5-row layout powered by the Scatter Pays payout mechanism. High volatility and an RTP of 96.55% are the game’s technical stats, and bets between $0.20 and $240 per spin are possible, with the option to activate an additional bet to constantly unlock a Multiplier Reel, as we’ll see.

To receive a share of the sunken riches, players must land at least 8 matching symbols anywhere on the grid. For example, by finding enough symbols of the Greek god, you’ll receive between 10x and 50x your bet. The dolphin, the Greek column, and the jar full of gold pay between 1.50x and 25x the bet. Alternatively, the A, K, Q, J, and 10 symbols can pay between 0.25x and 10x the bet.

As a special symbol, we also have the Wild, which can substitute for all symbols except the Scatter and Bonus symbols. In concrete terms, the game’s features boil down to cascading wins including a multiplier, free spins, and various bonus purchases.

Waves of Poseidon vs. 4 other slots from Pragmatic Play

Tumble Feature

If you’re used to playing Scatter Pays slots, you already know what this is. Simply put, following a win, the winning symbols are destroyed, making room for new symbols to fall from the top of the grid while the others tumble downward. Empty positions are then refilled, and other winning combinations can occur. All winnings are added to the player’s balance once the tumbles are complete. However, Scatter and Bonus symbols will not explode and will therefore remain in place until the tumbles are complete.

Bonus Symbol & Multiplier

The trident is a special symbol present on all reels that can appear randomly at any time during the game. When a symbol of this type appears, it will carry a random multiplier between 2x and 50x.

Another reel on the far left contains the multiplier values. In the base game, this reel is locked. From bottom to top, on the Multiplier Reel, the following multiplier values ​​appear: 1x to 20x, sometimes with multiple iterations of the same multiplier.

With each tumble, a bubble will gradually rise on this reel to highlight a multiplier value. If the bubble reaches the top of the Multiplier Reel, it remains there until the end of the spin.

When a bonus symbol appears, the Multiplier Reel unlocks and the base multipliers are multiplied by the value of the bonus symbol. At the end of the spins, the total win is multiplied by the current multiplier highlighted by the bubble on the multiplier reel. Afterwards, the bubble values ​​are reset.

Free Spins

Land 4, 5, or 6 Scatter symbols to trigger 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins, respectively. During the bonus round, the Multiplier Reel is always unlocked. Bonus symbols appearing during the spin are guaranteed to carry a multiplier between 2x and 50x.

For each Scatter found during the bonus round, you will receive an extra spin.

Furthermore, if you unlock the bonus with 6 Scatters, you will play the Super Free Spins mode where the multipliers on the Multiplier Reel are not reset between each spin.

Ante Bet

You can choose to activate the additional bet that unlocks the Multiplier Reel on each spin to apply the value marked by the bubble to the total wins for all spins. This will cost you double your initial bet.

Buy Free Spins

You can access Free Spins at any point during the game by purchasing one of two options for 100x or 500x the bet. Pay 100x the bet to access classic Free Spins, where the Multiplier Reel values ​​and bubble position are reset after each spin. Or start with Super Free Spins, a mode in which the multipliers on the Multiplier Reel do not reset between spins.

The bubble’s symbols are reset after each spin. Or start with Super Free Spins, a mode in which the multipliers on the Multiplier Reel don’t reset between spins.

Win up to 5000x your bet with the god of the seas!

While we can’t call it a copycat, Waves of Poseidon shares some mechanical and visual similarities with other popular games from the studio, such as Gates of Olympus, both based on a Scatter Pays mechanic, the addition of multipliers and free spins. The mythological settings are also similar, although this time the experience takes place in the depths of the sea. Here, you’ll notice that the multiplier mechanic is quite different to increase winnings. You’ll have to be lucky and access the Super Free Spins, either by receiving 6 Scatters or by purchasing the option, to see the multiplier values ​​not reset between spins. This is the best way to achieve the highest reward in the game.