Champions of Rome (Yggdrasil Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Champions of Rome - Game Overview

I first tried Champions of Rome when it launched, and the arena vibe still holds up. Yggdrasil set the reels right in the Colosseum, with gladiators front and centre. The slot runs a clean 5x3 setup with 20 lines, and stakes that suit low rollers and high rollers. The core loop stays lively even without features, as symbol sets are well layered, and wild drops break up dry spells. It’s a theme-led build that plays fast and reads clearly on screen.

Across sessions I found the base game steady, then spiky when features land. Two scatters can spark the Gladiator hit of wilds, while three scatters or the Buy Bonus opens free spins. That mix gives a solid rhythm between line wins and feature shots. The UI is tidy on mobile and desktop, with bets set quickly and spins flowing without lag. If you like arena slots with clear maths and set-piece bonuses, this one nails the feel.

RTP and Volatility in Champions of Rome

I rate the maths as fair. RTP sits at 96.4%, with average volatility that still throws decent swings. The peak hit is x2683, which won’t change a bankroll overnight, but it’s a realistic ceiling for a 20-line brawler. My bankroll line moved in waves, with long patches of small wins, then a surge when wild patterns or free spins connected. You can shape risk through mode picks in the bonus, while base play keeps the cost per spin sensible at most stake sizes.

Bonus features of the Champions of Rome Slot

In base play, two scatters wake the Gladiator feature. One of three attack patterns lands wilds in fixed shapes. Swords drops 2x1 or 1x2 wild blocks that stitch short lines together. Mace smashes a 2x2 wild slab, strong for mid-line clusters. Trident fires four single wilds at random spots, handy for scattered connects. I see Swords as the most consistent, Trident the most swingy, and Mace the one that can bridge reels for a tidy multi-line hit.

You can enter free spins by buying the feature or landing three scatters. The round splits into two paths. Training Mode gives eight spins and adds a special horned gladiator symbol that isn’t in base play. On each spin one of the three wild attack patterns applies. When the added wild lands over the horned gladiator, you gain an extra spin. It’s the safer option in my book, with steady feature value and a fair clip of extra-spin nudges.

Deathmatch is the high-risk path. You choose 7 spins x2, 6 spins x3, or 5 spins x4, then try to fill the meter on the right. Hit the mark and your total win gets multiplied by the choice. Miss it and the round’s win is wiped, but you get a consolation prize, either a 2-10x bet cash award or five spins in Training Mode. I go 6 x3 when the base has paid, and 7 x2 when I’m protecting the balance.

Champions of Rome Symbols and Paytable

The paytable splits into three bands. Low pays are coins in metal, bronze, silver, and gold. Mid pays are stone plates etched with animals. High pays are the trio of gladiators. The top symbol pays x60 for five, then x55 and x50 for the next two. Four-of-a-kind on the highs returns x6, x5.5, and x5, while three-of-a-kind is x2 across the set. Wilds substitute, and scatters trigger features rather than standard line wins.

Mid-band five-of-a-kind pays sit at x6, x5.5, and x5, with four-of-a-kind at roughly x2.5, x2, and x1.5, and threes at x0.5. Coin symbols are modest, paying x1.5 for five, x0.5 for four, and x0.2 for three. With 20 lines, the mix lets small clusters keep the stack ticking while you hunt the heavy hitters. I’ve found that wild shapes linking mids to highs is where the better screen values come from.

Champions of Rome Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x60
	4	x6
	3	x2
	5	x55
	4	x5.5
	3	x2
	5	x50
	4	x5
	3	x2
	5	x6
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x5.5
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	Scatter
	Wild

Bet Range and Layout in Champions of Rome

The layout is classic - five reels, three rows, and 20 fixed lines. Stakes run from 0.10 to 100 per spin, which covers casual tests and serious sessions. I’ve spun it on mobile and desktop without hitches, and the controls make quick bet tweaks easy. The game reads cleanly, so line checks are quick, and feature info sits where you’d expect. If you want an arena slot that plays well at varied stakes, this setup does the job.