Zeus Ze Zecond Slot Review
Olympus is no longer the untouched realm it once was. Chaos has crept into the heavens, with ancient forces tearing through the divine order & pushing the Gods to the brink. Even Zeus, ruler of the skies, finds himself locked in a battle he cannot win alone. To turn the tide, he calls upon a mortal champion to channel his power & strike back against the rising heat.
This is where the tale of Zeus Ze Zecond from Hacksaw Gaming begins. This towering 6×5 video slot puts us directly into the heart of conflict, where each spin carries the potential for a massive 20,000x max win potential across all game modes.
As thunder rolls & lightning crashes across the reels, our journey is not just about survival, but climbing toward God-like rewards in a world where only the brave can restore order…
Base Game & Features
Zeus Ze Zecond is a 6-reel, 5-row video slot with 19 fixed pay lines. Winning payouts occur on the reels when 3-6 identical symbols land on adjacent reels, from left to right, on connecting pay lines.
Zeus sits at the head of the paytable as the highest-paying symbol, followed by the Eagle, Skull, Wine, Helmet, Banner, Hearts, Spades, Clubs, & Diamonds. After a spin is complete, each winning combination awards a fixed payout between 0.1x and 100x your bet.
Other paytable symbols include Wilds, which substitute for all symbols to complete a winning pay line. Additionally, FS Scatters cannot land during any of the available Free Spins modes.
Wonder Reveal
During the base game & either Free Spins mode, special Wonder symbols can land vertically on reels 2, 3, 4, & 5. When they appear, they each reveal the same high-paying symbol, Wild, or Wonder Reel.
If a Wonder symbol reveals a high-paying symbol or Wild, which are part of a winning combination, a Respin Feature is triggered where all revealed symbols revert to Wonder symbols, remaining sticky during the Respin. This sequence continues until no new wins are awarded with the revealed Wonder symbols.
Alternatively, Wonder Reels are special symbols that spin through a series of Coins, Diamonds, Clovers, & Pots of Olympus icons. Once the Wonder Reel has revealed all its symbols, the following outcomes occur:
- Bronze, Silver, & Gold Coins: Award values between 0.2x and 100x your bet
- Diamonds: Award a random value between 150x and 500x your bet
- Green & Gold Clovers: Green Clovers multiply all Coin, Diamond, & Pots of Olympus symbols on adjacent squares by x2, x3, x4, x5, x10, or x20 at random. Gold Clovers work in the same way as Green Clovers, only they multiply all Coin, Diamond, & Pots of Olympus symbols across the entire grid between x2 and x20.
- Pots of Olympus: Collect the values of all Coin, Diamond, & other Pots of Olympus symbols on the grid, storing their total value. This allows all Wonder Reels, except Pots of Olympus symbols, to spin again & reveal new symbols.
At the end of the Wonder Reel feature, all Coin, Diamond, & Pots of Olympus symbols are combined & applied to the total win of the session. At the start of the next base game spin, the Wonder Reels are removed.
Zeus Ze Zecond: Free Spins
Triggering the Gates of Hades Bonus requires 3 FS Scatters to land in the base game, awarding 8 Free Spins. This bonus follows the same mechanics found in the base game, with all Wonder symbols that land remaining sticky until the end of the feature. The minimum Coin value available here is 1x your bet.
Godly Ascension
Alternatively, landing 4 FS Scatters in the base game triggers the Godly Ascension Bonus, awarding 8 Free Spins. Again, this mode continues to utilise the same mechanics found in the base game, only the Wonder Meter increases by +1 Step for every Wonder symbol that hits.
When 25 Wonder symbols are collected into the meter, a Reward Spin is awarded after the current spin is complete. During this time, every position on the grid is covered by a Wonder Reel, which only reveals Coins, Diamonds, Clover, & Pots of Olympus symbols.
During the first Reward Spin, all types of Coin symbols can land in view. With each subsequent trigger, the minimum Coin type increases by +1 step, going from Bronze to Silver, then Gold, and finally Diamond.
Once all reveals & activations are complete, the grid will reset, the Wonder Meter returns to 0, and the new minimum Coin symbol type is updated. The Wonder Meter will continue to fill & trigger Reward Spins until there are no remaining Free Spins.
Zeus Unleashed
The final Bonus, Zeus Unleashed, is classified as the game’s Hidden Bonus, triggered when 5 FS Scatters land in the base game, awarding 8 Free Spins.
Again, this mode keeps the same mechanics found in the Gates of Hades Bonus, while reels 2, 3, 4, & 5 are filled with Wonder symbols from the start. Please note that low-paying symbols cannot land in this bonus & the minimum Coin value is fixed at 5x your bet.
Featurespins & Bonus Buy
Players may purchase any of the following Featurespins & Bonus Buy options:
- Bonushunt Featurespins: Each spin is 5 times more likely to trigger a Free Spins mode for 3x your bet per spin
- Divine Featurespins: Each spin guarantees at least 6 Wonder symbols on the reels for 50x your bet
- Gates of Hades: Awards 8 Free Spins with sticky Wonder symbols for 80x your bet
- Godly Ascension: Aqards 8 Free Spins with a Wonder Meter that awards additional spins & a full grid of Wonder symbols for 300x your bet
Zeus Ze Zecond has a maximum win capacity of 20,000x your bet. If a single session exceeds this, the player returns to the base game with the qualifying amount.
Our Honest Verdict
At first glance, Zeus Ze Zecond appears to be a direct sequel to Ze Zeus, but in practice, it plays far closer to Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Zeus line. This makes for an unexpected twist, especially given the absence of a certain mischievous raccoon that defines the ‘Le’ series.
While Zeus Ze Zecond may present itself as a dramatic Greek mythology slot, this version of Zeus is far less stern than you might expect. Instead of a stoic God of Thunder, he comes across as playful and almost child-like, flashing rock-god hand gestures, striking poses, & breaking into exaggerated moves designed to show off his sculptured physique.
Even if Zeus himself is not meant to be taken too seriously, the presentation certainly is. Zeus Ze Zecond delivers the level of visual polish players expect from a Hacksaw Gaming release, with a stunning comic-book art style & bold, impactful animations that bring the reels to life. It is clear to us that a great deal of care & crafting has gone into this game, making it feel distinctive from the moment you load into it.
Where Zeus Ze Zecond really starts to shine is through its Wonder symbols. These mysterious squares can transform into standard paytable symbols or go on to reveal Wonder Reels, and the more of them that you land, the more intense each spin becomes. When the Wonder Reels activate, Coin & other special symbols are revealed, which switch the pace & momentum.
Zeus Ze Zecond sits in an interesting middle ground, statistically. It carries a 20,000x max win potential paired with a medium volatility profile, offering a balance between steady engagement & payouts. Notably, this figure is double what players will find in Ze Zeus, yet it mirrors the maximum win in Le Zeus, further reinforcing how closely these games align.
All in all, Zeus Ze Zecond delivers a playful & polished atmosphere, offering engaging features and a variety of Free Spins modes that tie into the game’s overall statistics.
*The images found in this slot review are currently from Demo Play. On average, our reviews are written prior to the initial release date and before real play is available.
Zeus Ze Zecond FAQs
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What is the theme of Zeus Ze Zecond?
This game, with a big clue in the title, is based on Greek mythology, featuring a playful version of Zeus set against a dramatic, comic-book style backdrop. -
How many reels does Zeus Ze Zecond have?
Zeus Ze Zecond is played on a 6-reel, 5-row matrix with 19 fixed pay lines. This wider layout allows more paytable & Wonder symbols to appear on screen at once, increasing the frequency of interactions and payouts. -
Are there Free Spins in Zeus Ze Zecond?
Yes, this game features 3 distinct Free Spins modes, each unlocked by landing a set number of FS Scatters in the base game. Every mode introduces higher volatility gameplay and a greater payout potential. -
Do Wonder Reels replace entire reels or individual grid positions?
No, Wonder Reels do not take over a full reel. Instead, they activate on marked squares within a spin, converting only these positions into Wonder Reels. Once active, they reveal Coins, Diamonds, Clovers, & Pots of Olympus symbols, each of which increases the game’s overall win potential.
