We at this site play online slots a lot and that means we know what we like when it comes to spinning the reels. There are many companies out there that profess to create the most realistic simulations of slot machines but we can tell you from experience that there are only a handful which are the real deal.
Playtech is one of these companies - it’s been at the forefront of software development for some years now and the slot machine software it has written is some of the most rock-solid and trustworthy in use by various online casinos today.
Today we’re going to have a look at the Gladiator slot machine. It’s based on the 2000 historical epic starring Russell Crowe as the demoted commander who fights his way back to the top in the gladiatorial arena. This is certainly the vibe you get from the machine as you encounter numerous characters from the movie including Senator Gracchus and Lucilla. The sense of history is heightened by the inclusion of Roman numerals rather than numbers and this provides a realistic backdrop to the game.
Gladiator is a five-reel, twenty five line video slot. The reels and lines are standard for Playtech’s machines but the video element gives it a new dimension. Spinning and matching certain symbols enables you to enter other facets of the game - a good example of this is a free video clip from the movie if you can obtain three Gladiator symbols on either of the three centre reels. This clip precedes the Gladiator bonus during which you can win up to 90 times your stake.
For those with an interest in history and movie tie-ins this is a great game, providing hours of fun for small stakes and you never know, you might even become champion of the arena and make a profit in the process.