The Roman gladiator arena has received a revamp in Action Boost: Gladiator Slot by SpinPlay Games. Following the success of previous titles like Action Boost Gorilla Gems and Action Boost Amber Island, this game keeps the signature Action Boost mechanics while diving into the world of gladiatorial combat.
At first glance, the slot has a standard 4-reel, 4-row grid, with the possibility of expanding during certain bonus features. With 20 paylines in the base game and the ability to expand to 40 paylines during specific free spins modes, there’s plenty of opportunity for potential wins. Whether you’re new to SpinPlay’s Action Boost series or a fan of its past games, the gladiatorial twist gives the game an unseen edge. Of course, the heart of the action lies in the variety of features, which we’ll get into later.
The graphics are solid, with gladiators battling it out in a packed arena. The interface is user-friendly, and SpinPlay Games has done a great job in crafting a setting that’s engaging without going overboard. For players familiar with the provider’s previous games, Action Boost: Gladiator shares the same clean design and intuitive controls.
Here’s how you can get started and play Action Boost Gladiator for yourself:
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Here’s a breakdown of the symbols and their corresponding payouts:
Symbol | Payout for 3, 4, or 5 of a kind |
9 | 0.20x, 0.50x, 2x |
10 | 0.20x, 0.50x, 2x |
J | 0.20x, 0.50x, 2x |
Q | 0.20x, 0.50x, 2x |
K | 0.20x, 0.50x, 2x |
A | 0.20x, 0.50x, 2x |
Spiked Club | 0.50x, 1x, 4x |
Ax | 0.50x, 1x, 4x |
Carriage | 0.50x, 1x, 5x |
Horse | 0.50x, 1x, 5x |
Gladiator | 1x, 2x, 10x |
The Wild symbol, depicted by the Colosseum, substitutes for all regular paying symbols to help create winning combinations. Not only does it enhance your chances of forming combinations, but five Wilds on a payline provide the highest payout available in the game, 20x the stake.
At any point during the game, a Trophy Coin may land on the reels. While it doesn't form standard wins, the coin is collected in a trophy display on the side of the screen. Each coin collected has the potential to trigger the Flag Spin feature, where coins will land on one or several of the three coloured flags — green, red, or purple. These flags correspond to different Free Spins features, and landing a coin on one will activate that specific free spin mode. If you land on multiple flags, you can trigger two or even all three Free Spins modes at once.
The Action Boost Free Spins feature is divided into three distinct modes, each with its own set of benefits based on which coloured coin triggers the feature.
Green Coin Free Spins expand the grid from 4 rows to 6, giving you 40 paylines to play with. As you spin, Wild symbols that land on the reels will duplicate, filling entire columns with Wilds to boost your chances of a winning combination. Additionally, landing a Gold Coin during this mode awards either a bonus prize or triggers another Flag Spin to boost your remaining spins.
Red Coin Free Spins provide ten spins and an opportunity to collect shields, which correspond to different jackpots. Each time a shield appears, it helps you build toward winning the Mini, Minor, Major, or Mega jackpots. There are also Flag Spins in this mode, which can boost the size of the jackpots or award further credits.
Purple Coin Free Spins start with five spins, and each time a coin lands on the reels, you can win 1 or 2 additional spins, a credit prize, or trigger a Flag Spin. All wins during this mode benefit from a random multiplier of 2x, 3x, or 5x, applying to all spins for the potential of increased payouts.
The Happy Hour Bonus round is triggered when you collect bonus symbols on each of the five reels. This feature starts with three spins and allows coins to stick to the reels, while the Coin Booster applies to boost their value. If all reel positions are filled during the feature, the coins upgrade to their highest value, maximising your payout potential.
Action Boost: Gladiator is just one of many slots that tackle the theme of ancient civilisations. Other slot releases with similar themes include Wild Gladiators and Gladiators Go Wild - both available in the BetVictor online slots section.