Invictus (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

The Invictus Slot Game

I went into Invictus expecting brooding Hacksaw vibes and got exactly that. A 5x4 grid with 14 paylines sits inside a crumbling temple, rain and thunder setting tone whilst statues loom. The maths carries weight: high volatility rated 4/5, top RTP variant 96.24%, max win 10,000x. Core play revolves around Pantheon Multipliers, Olympian Respins, and three escalating free spins modes. It feels designed for players who prefer substance over spectacle, and I'm firmly in that camp.

Symbols and Payouts in Invictus

Symbols and payouts in Invictus match the Roman theme. Low pays are 10, J, Q, K, A carved in stone, paying 1x the bet for five of a kind. Four marble busts on green, purple, orange, and red backdrops are the high pays, awarding 2x, 4x, 8x, and 10x for a full line. Wilds, shown as Cupid, substitute all pay symbols and also pay 10x for five. FS scatters, snake-wrapped letters, trigger the bonuses.

Invictus uses 14 fixed paylines paying left to right from reel 1, with wins on 3, 4, or 5 matching symbols. Payouts reflect the paytable value multiplied by your stake, so line value matters. The clean 5x4 layout keeps reading wins simple on desktop and mobile. I like how the colour accents make high-paying statues stand out against the greyscale, giving quick clarity during respins when sticky symbols hold and new hits line up.

Invictus Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x2.5
	5	x8
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	Wild
	5	x10
	Scatter

Bonus Features in Invictus

Pantheon Multipliers sit beside each row. On the left, visible values from x1 to x100 refresh every spin and stay put during respins. On the right, hidden values from x2 to x20 reveal only when a 5-of-a-kind reaches the far side. When a win lands, left and right values combine and apply to that payline. It's a neat two-column system that lets modest lines step up when the numbers align, especially across the full width.

Olympian Respins trigger on any win with high-paying symbols or wilds. Those winners stick, the rest of the grid respins, and the sequence continues whilst lines expand or new high-paying wins form. Low-paying hits are settled straight away; high-paying totals resolve at the end of the sequence. A full wild line of five pays twice, once when it lands and again after the respins resolve. The stickiness adds proper momentum without cluttering the base game.

Free spins come in three flavours. Temple of Jupiter grants 10 spins from 3 scatters with increased chances for higher multipliers and +2/+4 retriggers. Immortal Gains awards 10 spins from 4 scatters and sets the left multipliers to at least x5. Dominus Maximus arrives with 5 scatters: 10 spins plus a middle multiplier on reel 3, x2 to x20, applied with the left value on 3+ symbol wins; hit a 5-of-a-kind and all three multipliers apply. Feature buys cover BonusHunt (3x), Fate and Fury (50x), Temple (100x), and Immortal (200x).

Bonus Buy Feature

BONUSHUNT FEATURESPINS Each spin is 5 times more likely to trigger a bonus game!
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	High
FATE AND FURY FEATURESPINS Each spin guarantees at least 1 win with a high-paying symbol!
Feature Cost:	x50 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	High
TEMPLE OF JUPITER 10 free spins with enhanced base game features and a chance for higher Multipliers!
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	High
IMMORTAL GAINS 10 free spins and all Left Multipliers will have a minimum of 5x on each spin!
Feature Cost:	x200 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	Extra

How to Play Invictus

How to play Invictus is straightforward. Set stakes between 0.10 and 100, hit spin, or use Autoplay. I toggle Turbo or Super Turbo in the menu when I want faster cycles. Wins form with 3-5 symbols on fixed lines from the leftmost reel. If patience runs thin, the feature buy menu offers clear routes into action, though I often favour BonusHunt FeatureSpins to weight the odds without jumping straight into a full bonus.

Invictus RTP, Volatility, and Wins

Invictus ships with multiple RTP profiles. The highest is 96.24%, with alternative variants at 94.34%, 92.46%, and 88.27% depending on operator. Volatility sits high, rated 4/5, so win cycles can stretch. Hit rate sits around 28%, giving a measured rhythm in the base. The max win is 10,000x, most likely during Dominus Maximus when triple multipliers line up. Stakes span 0.10 to 100 per spin, covering casual testers and seasoned grinders.

Feature-specific RTP figures also appear in some versions: BonusHunt FeatureSpins at 96.40%, Fate and Fury at 96.39%, Temple of Jupiter at 96.28%, and Immortal Gains at 96.26%. I always check the info panel to see which profile is active, as it shapes long-term expectation. Regardless of setup, the model favours patience and bankroll planning, with the respin engine and multipliers doing the heavy lifting when momentum arrives. Those figures track closely to the main RTP.

Invictus - Final Verdict

Invictus leans into substance over spectacle with a dark Roman mood, layered multipliers, and respins that keep sessions engaging without constant triggers. I rate the structure, a dual-multiplier base, a sticky respin loop, and three clear bonus tiers, topped by a hidden mode where the middle multiplier comes alive. It won't suit fuss-free low-volatility play, but for those chasing high-volatility arcs with real scale, this slot hits the brief and holds its line.