10 Swords (Push Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

10 Swords - Slot Overview

I stepped into Ancient Rome with 10 Swords, a 5x3, 20-line slot where Sword symbols pay instant prizes and low pays can be converted into Swords during the feature. The base and bonus sit in a columned setting that shifts from night to day, neat and restrained. It plays like a low to medium volatile Push Gaming release, set up for a comfy spin while still leaving room for those sword-heavy screens that can swing a session.

Stakes sit from 0.10 to 100. You can play standard spins, add Ante Bet (adds 20% to the base bet for a higher chance of Shields and free spins), or trigger the bonus with Bonus Buy at 50x bet. RTPs align to each path: 96.41% default, 96.45% with Ante, 96.75% for Bonus Buy. The headline prize is 5,000x, with the theoretical max-win hit rate at 1 in 934,579 spins.

How to Play 10 Swords Slot

Almost all controls sit on the right. The big two-arrow button spins the 5x3 gameboard, while the coins let you pick a stake that suits you. Use the play sign for 10 to 100 auto-plays, the triple lines to view the paytable, the thunderbolt to speed up spins, and the speaker to manage audio. The star icon opens Bonus Buy, letting you hop straight into free spins without waiting for Shields to land.

Symbols and Payouts in 10 Swords

There are thirteen symbols. Ten are regular pays that hit on 3, 4, or 5 in a line. Card stones J to A return from 0.5x up to 4x for five of a kind. The item set builds from there: the Horn pays 1x to 10x, the Flask 1.5x to 12.5x, and the Helmet 2x to 15x on top hits. These are the bread-and-butter results before the feature begins to trim the lows.

Premiums are the green Soldier with a Spear at 3x to 30x, the blue Soldier with a Sword at 4x to 35x, and the Emperor topping out at 5x to 40x. The Eagle/Wild substitutes and shares the Emperor’s top line at up to 40x for five. Sword symbols work differently: land 4+ anywhere to score an instant prize, scaling 2x, 5x, 10x, 25x, 100x, 1,000x, and 5,000x for 4 through 10 Swords.

10 Swords Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x40
	4	x15
	3	x5
	5	x40
	4	x15
	3	x5
	5	x35
	4	x12.5
	3	x4
	5	x30
	4	x10
	3	x3
	5	x15
	4	x5
	3	x2
	5	x12.5
	4	x4
	3	x1.5
	5	x10
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x4
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x4
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x4
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x4
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	Scatter

10 Swords Bonus Features

Free spins arrive with 3, 4, or 5 Shields for 8, 10, or 12 spins. Hitting 4 or 5 Shields also converts 2 or 4 low symbols into Swords from the start. During the round, every Shield is collected on the meter; each set of four converts the next low symbol into Swords. Conversions add spins too: +4 on the first, +3 on the second, +3 on the third, and +2 on the fourth.

Sword symbols land in base and bonus. When 4+ appear, they pay an instant prize: 2x for 4, then 5x, 10x, 25x, 100x, 1,000x, and 5,000x for 5 to 10 Swords. The conversion mechanic clears out deadweight lows, leaving more space for Swords or premiums. In practice, I try to build conversions early, then hunt for stacks of Swords as the round matures.

Bonus Buy costs 50x the bet and starts free spins straight away on the higher RTP setting. Ante Bet adds 20% to the stake and hikes Shield frequency, which helps trigger the bonus organically. The wild Eagle still substitutes as normal throughout, keeping lines moving while you collect Shields and aim at those bigger instant Sword prizes.

RTP & Volatility in 10 Swords

10 Swords runs a 96.41% RTP by default, with low-to-medium volatility that suits longer sessions. With Ante Bet active, RTP nudges to 96.45%, while Bonus Buy puts it at 96.75%. The max win sits at 5,000x, and the theoretical max-win rate is 1 in 934,579 spins in standard play, or 1 in 606,060 with Ante. I found the hit profile steady in base, with the bonus carrying the sharper peaks once low symbols convert.

10 Swords Slot Verdict

Push Gaming has tuned this one for a wider crowd. It’s low to medium volatile, familiar, and tidy, yet the sword-driven scatter pays bring real punch. The low-to-sword conversion is the standout: it clears the grid, pushes better symbols forward, and raises the chance of banking those instant prizes. I like the day-night shift between modes and the elegant look that doesn’t shout at you.

I rate the Ante Bet here, as the added Shield pace feeds the conversion ladder and gives the round flow. The base can throw decent lines, but free spins are where sessions swing. My play goal never changes: stack Swords and shoot for the 5,000x. If you fancy a milder Push ride with sharp moments when the blades align, 10 Swords is right on brief.