Gladiator Ways Slot Review
Step into the arena and unleash the raw power of ancient warriors in Red Tiger’s latest release, Gladiator Ways!
Established in 2014, Red Tiger has been churning out hit titles for a solid decade now, making them a popular Provider for their extensive portfolio of slots.
Scheduled for release in November, Gladiator Ways is a Roman-inspired slot that will have players battling it out in the arena for big wins. This title is not the first of its kind from Red Tiger, who released Roman Emperors not too long ago.
While there are subtle similarities between the two, Gladiator Ways has enough of its own attributes to warrant a full review of the game. Read on to find out what Gladiator Ways has in store for us.
Base Game & Features
Situated in a crowded Colosseum, Gladiator Ways is set upon 6 reels and 4 rows. In exchange for pay lines, this game facilitates a whopping 4,096 ways to win. Earning wins requires 3 or more matching symbols to land from the leftmost reel.
Gladiator Ways features multiple High and Low-paying symbols. Low-paying Card Suits (A-10) award wins between 0.1x and 0.5x your bet, whereas a winning combination of High-paying symbols produces wins between 0.4x and 5x your bet.
Per the game’s statistics, Gladiator Ways offers an overall RTP of 95.72%, a Medium Volatility rating, and a max win cap of 2,176x your bet. Players can choose between multiple betting options of £.€0.10 per spin and £.€40per spin.
Gladiator Wilds
Special Gladiator Wilds appear on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 in 4 unique types. These symbols and their functions are as follows:
- Gladiator 1: Takes on a 1×2 Vertical position on the reels
- Gladiator 2: Takes up an entire reel
- Gladiator 3: Takes on a 2×2 Square position on the reels
- Gladiator 4: Takes up 2 entire reels
Progress Meter
Above the main reel set is a special Progress Meter for each type of Wild symbol. Initially, only the first Gladiator Wild is unlocked. As you begin playing, additional Gladiator Wilds will unlock. This happens once 10 Shield symbols are collected.
Bonus Buy
Courtesy of Red Tiger, Gladiator Ways is equipped with the following Bonus Buy options:
- Free Spins – For a cost of 70x bet, you are guaranteed to land either 3 or 4 Scatters, which will award you either 7 or 14 Free Spins.
- Any Gladiator – For a cost of 10x bet, you’ll be awarded 1 spin where you are guaranteed to land at least 1 Gladiator Wild.
Free Spins
Landing 3 or 4 Scatters in the base game triggers the Free Spins round, awarding 7 and 14 Free Spins respectively.
During Free Spins, 2 Gladiator Wilds are guaranteed to land on every spin, with the first landing on reels 2 or 3 and the other on reels 4 or 5. Each additional Scatter that hits awards +1 Free Spin.
Similar Slots to Gladiator Ways
- Gladiator Clash (Netent)
- Gladiator Legends (Hacksaw Gaming)
Our Verdict
Gladiator Clash is a quality title from Red Tiger that introduces a Progression Meter and unlockable Gladiator Wilds. This title may not go down as one of their best, but it will surely spark plenty of interest among players, specifically those looking for high-end excitement.
With a fixed RTP rating of 95.72% and a Medium Volatility rating, the max win cap of 2,176x leaves a bitter taste in your mouth, but it’s understandable given other statistics.
In light of this, Gladiator Ways does facilitate a lucrative Free Spins round, as well as an engaging Progress Meter that can unlock additional Wilds, even during the base game. If you’re set to do battle with one of the fiercest slots to release this year, you best prepare for blood to be spilt.