Shields of Lambda

Fans of war slots and more specifically Greek war slots will enjoy Quickspin’s Shields of Lambda. The game is a very serious-looking Spartan slot with 5 reels, 5 rows, and cluster pays delivering 9,926x wins. Gameplay is highly volatile and not for everyone, especially not low rollers and casual gamers.

When it comes to special game features, players get to enjoy Lambda Symbols which, after being collected in the meter above the grid, activate the special Unity feature. Besides Unity, you can also play the Ferryman’s Free Spins. The game also contains Colossal Wilds, Scatters, and various other surprises. Scroll down for the full knowhow our team compiled on Shields of Lambda.

Sparta-themed Shields of Lambda directly reference the brave Spartans that fought valiantly against enemy forces. Lambda symbols appear throughout the game, and are perhaps the most powerful symbol you can get in the game. Lambda signs used to decorate each Spartan shield, and in that regard, this game gives homage to the brave warriors whilst also celebrating their culture.

The game is bloody and full of gore, though. Quickspin took the no-nonsense path, so there are no shenanigans in terms of features and theme. You get a massive 5×5 stone-encased grid guarded by two stone guards that display a plethora of random symbols. Beneath several positions shines a red light – the Lambda symbol. These symbols are important for the Unity feature explained in the next section more closely.

Now, to play Shields of Lambda, you should get to know the game’s elements. First we have game symbols J, Q, K, and A as the low-pays. Then we have four animals – owls, goats, bull, and a lion – acting as the high-pays. Finally, you also have Wilds and Scatters.

Wagers in the game start with the standard betting range. You can bet between $0.20 and $100 per spin, which is quite normal. The game also has high variance and a 96.13% RTP, so please be careful with placing bets.

If you want to play Shields of Lambda, you can do so for only $0.20 per spin. On the other hand, the highest possible bet in the game is $100 per spin, which is a standard betting range for a game with this kind of setup and framework.

Now, as the game is a cluster pay, you need at least 5 matching icons to create a winning cluster. Icons such as J, Q, K, and A pay from 0.25x, which is for the smallest clusters. High-value icons’s 5-icon clusters pay around 0.50x the stake. Ultimately, your wins can reach from 15x to 30x for the biggest clusters on the grid.

The game’s maximum payout potential is 9,926x the stake, which is an excellent payout. Still, the game is highly volatile, which is why we must recommend going slow with bets. And whatever you do, don’t bet everything you have right away.

The Buy Bonus option costs 70x the stake.

Game features in Shields of Lambda include Colossal Wilds, Unity and Lambda symbols, as well as Free Spins. You can also use the Buy Bonus option if you don’t want to wait for spins to trigger on their own.

There is also a unique Gamble game that gives you a chance to gamble your spins for a chance to win extra free spins.

Now, colossal Wilds are colossal icons that appear on the grid randomly. Their positioning might trigger a win around it, which is great.

Unity is a feature that starts with Lambda symbols. Lambda symbols appear on the grid on every spin – they are a set of special symbols that are randomly dispersed across the grid and hidden as signs beneath the regular paying symbols. If you manage to create a winning cluster, and Lambda symbols happen to be beneath the winning cluster, the Lambda symbol will be collected into the meter that is displayed atop the grid. Once you collect the necessary number of Lambdas, you trigger Unity. In the base game, you need 70 Lambdas, while in Free Spins, you need only 20.

When Unity triggers, you essentially get the entire grid covered in matching symbols (a low-value one). Now, winning clusters are removed from the grid, and you get a tumble. The tumble brings on additional, fresh new icons that you might potentially see landing in clusters again. The round continues until you have clusters to create after tumbles. When thee last tumble reveals no potential new clusters, Unity ends.

Tumbles in this cluster game appear only during the Unity feature, there aren’t any in the base game.

Lastly, we have Free Spins. You need 3 Scatters to get into the Ferryman’s Free Spins. Before you get into the spins, you are offered a chance to Gamble the Free Spins (you can get 10, 15, or 20). If you have gotten 10, you can Gamble for a chance to get 15 or 20. With 15, you might Gamble for a chance to get 20. However, bear in mind that if you lose the gamble, you forfeit all spins, not just the potential new batch.

During Free Spins, you get a Progressive Multiplier for every win that triggers a tumble. There’s no cap for the Multiplier. You can retrigger Free Spins.