Design and Theme
🖼️ Graphics
In the base game, the atmosphere is dark aquatic: Atlantis columns, cold tones, heavy reel frames. The symbols look like engraved stone tiles — the letters shimmer, while the picture icons (the chest, the statue, the heroine) look like they came from an old postcard.
In the bonus, the screen flashes with a blue aura around the chosen symbol: when it expands to cover the entire reel, the field briefly turns into a stained-glass window. The atmosphere is not fairy-tale but more like an underwater museum — strict and slightly sombre.
🎶 Sound
There is no melody — only dry spinning clicks, just like in old slot machines. This sets the rhythm and emphasises the retro nature of the slot. Scatters enter with a short divine echo that separates them from the other sounds and adds a moment of anticipation — something might click now and launch the bonus. Otherwise, the audio simply accompanies spins and payouts without distraction.
Mechanics
|
🥁 Grid Size |
5x3 |
|
📊 Paylines |
10 |
|
➕ Bonus Game |
✅ |
|
🤑 Jackpot |
❌ |
|
💸 Extra Bet / Ante Bet |
❌ |
|
🪂 Fixed Multipliers |
❌ |
|
♻️ Respins |
✅ |
|
❎ Gamble |
❌ |
Winning Combinations
Top Symbols:
|
Symbol |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Poseidon |
x1 |
x10 |
x100 |
x500 |
|
Girl |
x0.5 |
x4 |
x40 |
x200 |
|
Statue / Chest |
x0.5 |
x3 |
x10 |
x75 |
Base Symbols:
|
Symbol |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A / K |
x0.5 |
x4 |
x15 |
|
Q / J / 10 |
x0.5 |
x2.5 |
x10 |
Special Symbols
To better understand how to play Lord of the Ocean, remember that everything revolves around one main symbol:
- Wild-Scatter (Gates): combines both functions. It substitutes for all symbols to form winning combinations and also activates the bonus when 3, 4, or 5 of them land. It also pays on its own: 3 — x2, 4 — x20, 5 — x200 of the bet.
Bonus Game
- 3+ scatters trigger 10 free games.
- Before the bonus begins, one special symbol is chosen at random.
- During the free spins, the selected symbol expands to cover the entire reel after line wins and pays on all active lines without needing to land adjacent.
- Landing 3 or more scatters again awards another 10 free spins. The special symbol does not change — it remains the same one selected at the start of the round.
RTP, Volatility, Max Win
RTP — 95.10%. The provider does not specify the volatility or the maximum win.
Our Verdict
Lord of the Ocean is a great example of how old-school slots can maintain tension without complex mechanics. The game is slow-paced, but it has that classic anticipation of free spins where everything depends on one chosen symbol. Sometimes the bonus pays generously, sometimes it stays silent for 100 spins — typical Novomatic behaviour. It’s ideal for players who enjoy a calm rhythm and clear, familiar rules.
If you’re looking for something brighter, try Shooting Stars with its space theme and respins, or Queen of Hearts with free spins and flying wilds.
