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Lisa Michaels
Augustus online slot is a collaboration by Microgaming and Neon Valley Studios with 5x3 reels, 20 paylines, and medium volatility. The slot places you before the palace of Rome's first emperor where I gathered gold coins to gain immense fortunes. The symbols are represented by various royal items and the emperor himself. The game is essentially a re-themed version of the Age of Conquest slot by the same developer and its special features include free spins and wild reels. You can play this title across all devices.
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The familiarity of the features arrangement didn’t take anything away from its efficacy.
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Above each reel are two circular gaps that are the game’s coin meters. When I landed a gold coin symbol, it will be collected to the coin meter and once both coin meter slots are filled, the reel will transform into a Wild Reel for 2 consecutive spins
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Landing 3 scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5 got me into the free spins round. The game presented me with 3 options, namely 2 free spins with 3 Wild Reels, 8 free spins with 2 Wild Reels, or 25 free spins with 1 Wild Reel. When 3 or more scatters appeared while the feature was active I retriggered the bonus round with the option that I initially chose.
I started my session on Augustus with a bet of 10 credits per spin, eager to see how the Roman-inspired slot would play out. It didn’t take long for the action to start, as I began collecting Augustus Caesar coins. Once I had two coins on a reel, it automatically triggered a wild reel for the next two spins, adding some excitement to the game.
Early on, I secured a decent return of 5 credits and followed it up with a few smaller wins of 2.50 and 7.50 credits. The wild reels were a highlight of the session, often adding extra flair to the gameplay. Then came the best moment: a 37-credit win that gave me a glimpse of the slot’s potential. I even came close to triggering the free spins bonus round, but it just wasn’t my day.
After that, the momentum slowed down, and I didn’t see much action for the remainder of the spins.
Results:Augustus stands out with its elegant design and the wild reel feature that keeps the gameplay engaging. While I didn’t end in profit, the slot’s mechanics and theme made it a fun session. With a bit more luck, this game has the potential for big wins, and it’s worth trying for anyone who enjoys historical-themed slots.
Augustus slot may be a clone, but it is a copy of a winning formula with a compelling theme and balanced gameplay. I was captivated by the sweeping spectacle of ancient Rome that served as an impressive backdrop to the reels that held vividly illustrated symbols.
I’ve played Age of Conquest and I instantly recognised that these two game’s mechanics and features were virtually identical and worked in the same way, delivering a steady stream of moderate wins during the base game where the most I could win was 1000x my bet, which translates to $200 000 for converting all the reels into Wild Reels. I also appreciated the bonus game choices which allowed me to customise the experience to my preference. As far as casual, rewarding slot experiences themed around the opulence of Ancient Rome experience go, this is a good example of gameplay done right.
Lisa started off as a croupier at her local casino. However she found her niche in writing and has subsequently used her real-world gambling experiences to help produce and review the many online slots that are released monthly. Lisa also contributes to keeping you up to date with Canadian newsworthy stories.
