Coin of Apollo (Novomatic) – Review & Demo Play

Coin of Apollo - Our Slot Review

I’ve put solid time into this Novomatic release. Coin of Apollo arrived on 23.08.2017 and uses a 5x3 setup with twenty-five adjustable pay lines. Average volatility sits with an RTP of 96% and a max win of x2500 of your bet. It runs clean on mobile. The base game keeps things measured, and the math still leaves room for swings when the features hit. Bets scale well for low and mid stakes, and the paytable gives clear steps from small pairs to the top symbol.

I like how the theme leans on Apollo and his kit. Wilds, Bonus scrolls, an Extra Bet that brings Gold Coins into play, and a Gamble feature sit over the classic reel set. Free spins add a special Expanding symbol that can cover three positions and pay on all lines played even on non adjacent spots. The coin acts as a supreme wild when active, so set-up choices matter and can change how often a hit grows into something decent.

Coin of Apollo Symbols and Paytable

Apollo is the most high paying symbol on the grid. His golden arch and the harp join him as high values, and they can pay from two of a kind. The low group uses familiar playing cards and needs three to five in a row. The paytable shows a top five of a kind at x200, with four paying x40, three x4, and two x0.4. That top band gives the game its punch when lines land across the five reels.

Bonus scrolls work as scatter and pay up to x160 for five, x16 for four, and x1.6 for three. The next tier caps at x80 for five with smaller steps beneath, and mid symbols sit around x30 for five. Lower icons pay x6 or x4 for five, with modest returns for three and four of a kind. A regular wild acts as a substitute, while the Gold Coin is a special wild that can replace every symbol when the feature is active.

Coin of Apollo Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x200
	4	x40
	3	x4
	2	x0.4
	Scatter
	5	x160
	4	x16
	3	x1.6
	5	x80
	4	x16
	3	x1.6
	2	x0.2
	5	x30
	4	x4
	3	x1.2
	2	x0.2
	5	x30
	4	x4
	3	x1.2
	2	x0.2
	5	x6
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.4
	5	x6
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.4
	5	x4
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.2
	5	x4
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.2
	5	x4
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.2
	Wild, Special

Bonus Features in Coin of Apollo

Hit three or more Bonus scrolls anywhere and you get 10 free spins. Before the round starts a special Expanding symbol is chosen. It can cover three positions on its reel and pays like the regular one even on non adjacent positions and on all lines played. The mechanic fires only when enough symbols for a win are present, so it keeps dead spins down and lets a modest hit turn into a full screen moment when the layout aligns.

The Extra Bet feature is the twist I rate. Switch it on and Gold Coins appear on reels 2 and 4. A coin of Apollo acts as a supreme wild that can substitute for all other symbols without exceptions. That includes the scattered scrolls and even the special Expanding symbols. It changes the reel maths in a way you can feel, because wins that would miss by one now line up, and bonus entries land more often when coins hit with scrolls.

I also use the Gamble feature after tidy base hits. Pick the card colour and you can double your win, up to five times if you keep guessing right. It is available on any win, though I keep it for small totals so a lost guess does not sting. Between the substitution game, FreeSpins, and the Extra Bet, there is enough variety to keep the pace up without clutter. It feels like an old school set-up with a modern nudge.

Betting Options and Functions in Coin of Apollo

Coin of Apollo runs across five reels and three rows with twenty-five adjustable pay lines. Bet per line ranges from 1 to 10 coins, so you can start with 1 coin or push to a maximum bet of 250 coins. Many lobbies also list a cash range from 0.01 to 100 per spin. Average volatility and a max win of x2500 match that spread. The Extra Bet adds cost but brings the Gold Coins into play, which is where the big swings come from.

Coin of Apollo Theme and Design

The theme puts Apollo at the centre inside a luxurious temple under an unbelievably blue sky and warm sunshine. The art favours clean lines and keeps the focus on the reels, so the backdrop stays out of the way. Apollo’s link with music, art, poetry, knowledge, and the Sun flows through the high symbols and the sound set. It is a classic look that suits the maths, and it plays smoothly on phone or tablet without losing clarity.

Our Take on Coin of Apollo

As a slot fan I rate Coin of Apollo as steady rather than wild. It is not the most action packed piece of the Novomatic portfolio, yet the Extra Bet twist, the special Expanding symbol, and the supreme wild offer neat routes to value. The paytable steps are clear, the Gamble adds a bit of edge, and sessions feel fair for low or mid stakes. When coins and scrolls land together, the game shows its best side.