Augustus (Microgaming) – Review & Demo Play

Augustus - Game Overview

Augustus is a Roman-themed 5-reel video slot from Neon Valley Studios where bets range from 20p to £100 per spin. The two character premium symbols can land fully stacked or half-stacked, and wild action sits at the heart of the game. It’s effectively a reskin of Age of Conquest with the same math model and medium volatility, but the historical flavour works. Wild reels trigger often enough to keep base play lively, and the feature set gives a fair mix of control and pace.

Symbols and Paytable in Augustus

The lower value symbols are J to A card royals. J and Q pay 1.5x your bet for five on a payline, while K and A pay 2x for five. Higher value symbols are ancient Roman items of wealth and station. A gold-hilted dagger pays 2.5x for five, a golden chalice 3x, a centurion's helmet 3.75x, and a signet ring 5x. The female soldier pays 10x for five, and the emperor Augustus leads the set with 15x for five.

The wild is a scroll of fabric that substitutes for any symbol except the scatter and pays 50x your bet for five. The scatter is a golden eagle crest that lands on reels 1, 3, and 5, pays 2x your bet for three, and triggers free spins. Premium character symbols can land stacked two or three high, while the wild is the highest paying symbol by far, so wild reels change the tone of any spin.

Augustus Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x50
	4	x10
	3	x2
	Scatter
	3	x2
	5	x15
	4	x5
	3	x1
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.75
	5	x5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x3.75
	4	x1.25
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x1
	3	x0.35
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.35
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25

Bonus Features in Augustus

Above each reel sit two coin meters. Landing a gold coin bearing the face of Augustus fills the meter on that reel, and once both slots are filled the reel transforms into a Wild Reel for the next two spins. It's possible to trigger several Wild Reels at once, and because the wild is the top payer these windows can throw out decent base game hits. The feature feels familiar yet effective.

Three scatters on reels 1, 3 and 5 award a 2x scatter win and open the bonus picker. You choose between 25 free spins with one Wild Reel, 8 free spins with two Wild Reels, or 2 free spins with three Wild Reels. The chosen Wild Reels change position per spin, and extra scatters can land on Wild Reels to add spins. If you retrigger, you get the same option you picked at the start.

Betting and Payout Profile in Augustus

Stakes span 20p to £100 per spin and the stated potential is 1,000x your bet, which arrives from full-screen wild action. The game sits in the medium volatility bracket in my view, and the upside feels reachable because Wild Reels are common both in the base game and in free spins. When the premium character symbols land stacked alongside a Wild Reel, the slot can drop tidy line wins without needing the bonus.

The 200 Spins Augustus Slot Experience

I started my session on Augustus at 10 credits per spin and began collecting Caesar coins straight away. Two coins on a reel instantly turned it wild for the next two spins, which added a bit of spark. Early results were small, with 5 credits back, then 2.50 and 7.50 wins. A standout 37-credit hit showed me the slot's potential, and I was one scatter away from the free spins round at one point.

After that the pace cooled and I ended the run in a loss, but the Wild Reels kept the base game engaging. On another try I went with the middleway option in the bonus, taking 8 free spins with 2 Wild Reels, and that felt like the best balance. The wilds moved about per spin and the retrigger stuck with the mode I picked, which suits players who like a bit of choice.

Review Summary of Augustus

Augustus may be a clone, yet it's a copy of a winning formula with a compelling Roman theme and balanced gameplay. The coin meter Wild Reels are entertaining and can lead to decent payouts, while the three free spins modes give you meaningful control. The 1,000x ceiling is a bit low for a medium volatile slot, but it feels achievable. Elegant visuals and the steady flow of wild action made this a fun session for me.