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    Shield of Sparta

    9.1/10
    Release November 2022· Updated October 2026

    Shield of Sparta (June 2022). BetsRank score: 9.1/10.

    RTP
    96.5%
    Volatility
    Very High
    Max Win
    3 000x
    Grid
    5x3 grid
    Bonus Buy
    No
    Stacked WildsMultipliers FSSpartan theme
    9.1

    BetsRank Verdict

    Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

    Released in June 2022, Shield of Sparta is a Pragmatic Play Greek mythology slot centered on Sparta and the 300 Spartans. It runs on a 5x3 / 20-payline grid, with a 96.5% RTP, a 3,000x max win, and very high volatility. Stacked Spartan Wilds appear during Free Spins, combined with cumulative multipliers, and a Bonus Buy is available at 100x the stake (not permitted in the UK).

    Strengths

    • +3,000x max win
    • +Spartan warrior theme
    • +Cumulative Free Spins multipliers
    • +100x Bonus Buy available

    To consider

    • −Very high volatility
    • −The Greek mythology pattern feels saturated in the market
    • −Bonus Buy banned in the UK since April 2023

    About Shield of Sparta

    Released in June 2022, Shield of Sparta is a Pragmatic Play Greek mythology slot centered on Sparta and the 300 Spartans. Grid 5x3 / 20 paylines, RTP 96.5%, max 3,000x, very high volatility.

    The visual world is Spartan: the warrior, a red shield, a spear, in a martial red-bronze-gold palette. Mechanics: Stacked Wilds of Spartan warriors during Free Spins, cumulative Free Spins multipliers, and a 100x stake Bonus Buy (not permitted in the UK).

    Availability varies by market. See also Spartan King (15,000x top win), Sword of Ares (15,000x), Gates of Olympus, Pompeii Megareels Megaways, and Wild Gladiators.

    Key mechanics

    • ▸5x3 grid on 20 paylines
    • ▸Standard 96.5% RTP
    • ▸Stacked Spartan Wilds
    • ▸Cumulative Free Spins multipliers
    • ▸100x stake Bonus Buy (not in the UK)
    • ▸Martial Spartan universe
    • ▸Very high volatility
    • ▸High 3,000x max win
    • ▸Minimum stake €0.20
    • ▸Pragmatic Play slot, June 2022

    ❓Shield of Sparta FAQ

    What is the RTP?▾

    Official RTP 96.

    5% — the most common value in the Pragmatic catalogue.

    Shield of Sparta vs Spartan King?▾

    Shield (June 2022): Stacked Wilds + multipliers, 3,000x max win.

    Spartan King (August 2024): cumulative x500 multipliers, 15,000x max win (1. 5x higher). Spartan King wins out on max win.

    How do the Stacked Wilds work?▾

    During Free Spins, the Spartan warrior Wild symbol appears stacked on reels 2-3-4, multiplying combos with cumulative multipliers.

    What is the max win?▾

    3,000x your stake — high for a mid-tier Greek mythology Pragmatic title.

    Is Shield of Sparta available to play?▾

    Yes — it's available at online casinos that carry the Pragmatic Play catalogue.

    Is there a Bonus Buy?▾

    Yes — 100x the stake.

    Banned in the UK since April 2023 (UKGC).

    Who is this slot for?▾

    Fans of Greek mythology and Sparta looking for a modern slot — worth considering if Spartan King isn't available.

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