Ancient Rome has on many occasions become the theme around which many slot manufacturers build their games. Take Microgaming, for instance: in 2006, it released a slot called Glory of Rome; now, Playtech developers have decided to commemorate the majestic past by releasing Rome & Glory slot. Let’s have a look at how good they have coped with the task.
Right after startup you are greeted by Caesar and his mistress, with the famous Colosseum in the background. The game itself takes place inside one of the ancient buildings with high pillars to emphasize the beauty of ancient architectural thought. The cup filled with red wine and a grapevine represent the wealth of local feasts, while the money bag and the gilded chariot tell of the affluence of the age-old city.
One would think that such a beautifully put together slot should please the players with handsome money on the output. Sadly, this is not the case. To illustrate: $350 dollars bet initially will slowly but surely drift to $20 dollars left after all the series of games, which promise very little to the unexperienced gambler. All the traditional spins are not at all rewarding. Bonus game, with its additional symbol, makes a very small difference.
It is on rare occasions that players end up in the red with slots. Unfortunately, Rome & Glory is one of these double-handed one-armed bandits, so to speak…