Caesar's Triumph Slot Machine
Having already forged themselves a reputation for designing engaging video slots that feature the full package of graphics, sound and bonus games, Makitone Gaming have attempted to raise the bar once more with Caesar’s Triumph – a 5 reel, 20 payline title based on the famous Roman emperor.
Including a free spins feature that can offer up to 20 extra turns with a 6x multiplier and a maximum regular jackpot of 3,000x your stake, the slot will undoubtedly appeal to those who harbour dreams of winning the fortunes of an empire without having to go to war with a higher variance machine.
Veni Vidi Vici
Caesar’s Triumph uses largely the same format as other Makitone Gaming titles in the sense that all variables in the game are controlled by just one button. By clicking on “change bet”, players will be able to launch a pop-up menu which allows them to select the number of paylines they wish to be active, the amount of coins they want to risk on each line and the value of each coin they wager.
With players able to choose from between 1 and 20 active paylines, 1 and 10 coins and coin values of between €0.01 and €5, Caesar’s Triumph is a slot that can be played from anywhere between €0.01 and €1,000 per spin, meaning it is a title that caters for most bankroll types and playing styles.
For their investment, players will be chasing a maximum jackpot of 3,000x their line bet and a host of smaller prizes for three-of-a-kind combinations; while unlike other Makitone titles, Caesar’s Triumph includes a gamble feature where winnings can be doubled in a higher or lower-style game.
The Glory of Rome
Set above a Roman city complete with columned buildings and a coliseum, Caesar’s Triumph displays all the grandeur of the Empire thanks to reels that are covered in gold and bordered by the eagle standards of the Roman legion. The symbols that feature on them, meanwhile, include Julius Caesar himself, Cleopatra and a battalion of Roman soldiers who act as the game’s substitute wild icon.
Below this trio of high value icons, players will also find Roman helmets and golden harps, but beyond these final unique icons the game reverts to the standard Ace-through-10 playing card symbols. Thankfully, however, these generic slot icons have been given a bit of a Roman makeover, with eagles, wreaths and horns being incorporated into their designs to keep the theme consistent.
However, as good as the base game looks, we have to warn you that there are a couple of aspects to Caesar’s Triumph’s graphics and sound that are bordering on embarrassing. The first occurs during the free spins feature, where two incredibly badly animated centurions march by the reels and the second sees Cleopatra shout “Caesar, don’t go!” with all the cadence of a Speak ‘N’ Spell console.
On the March
Although Caesar’s Triumph only offers one bonus feature to players, it is thankfully a fairly generous one and can award some pretty hefty prize payouts. Activated whenever three or more Roman Legion wild symbols appear on a valid payline, not only will players receive an instant cash prize of up to 750x their line bet, they’ll also be gifted a random number of free spins and a prize multiplier.
With 5, 10 or 20 free spins up for grabs and prize multipliers ranging from 2x-6x your win amount, this feature can be incredibly rewarding at the top end and can more than make up for any barren base game runs you might encounter, while also giving you a shot at landing up to 18,000x your bet.
All winnings from either the base game or the free spins feature can be gambled in a simple higher or lower game. Here players will be presented with five cards, with the first being flipped over to represent the dealer’s score. They must then pick a card from the remaining four to try and better the dealer, with a successful pick doubling their win and an unsuccessful one forfeiting their prize.
We Are Legion
Despite one or two notable gaffes from the designers, Caesar’s Triumph is a fairly enjoyable title that offers the right balance between consistent base game payouts and a rewarding if volatile bonus feature. The inclusion of a gamble option gives players more control over their winnings and means there’s enough going on in Caesar’s Triumph to make it stand out from other titles by the studio.
