Roman Empire at Bettyspin Casino: Ancient theme, free spins, high volatility
Habanero's Ancient Rome slot uses free spins with doubled prizes as its main feature. This 5-reel game has 96.05% RTP and high volatility, where wins come less often and can be much bigger.
Roman Empire: what to expect before you play
Ancient Rome across 25 paylines
Roman Empire is a 5-reel, 3-row slot set in ancient Rome, with 25 paylines connecting matching symbols across the reels. Released in 2016 by Habanero, it features a wild imperial coin, scatter colosseum symbol, and character and object symbols including a legionary helmet, shield and fruit bowl. The game runs at high volatility, meaning wins arrive less often but can be much bigger. Free spins and multipliers drive the action when they land.
Bets from A$0.25 to A$5,000
This slot suits players with a bankroll for longer sessions and the patience to wait for bigger payouts. The high volatility makes it less ideal if you prefer steady, frequent wins. You can bet from A$0.25 to A$5,000 per spin, so you have room to adjust your stake. The ancient Rome theme and double prizes during free spins appeal to players drawn to classic adventure games with real bonus depth.
Trigger free spins, double your wins
Free spins are the core event of Roman Empire. Land three or more colosseum scatters anywhere on the reels and you trigger 13 free games, plus one extra free game for each scatter beyond the third. During the free spins round, all prizes are doubled. The scatter symbol still lands during free spins but does not pay out itself. The background shifts from night sky to bright daylight, signalling the bonus is live. Each free spins session plays at the bet you triggered it with.
Before your first spin, here's what matters
Understand the setup and odds so you know exactly what you're choosing to play.
Game studio: Habanero
Habanero built this game and controls how it runs on every spin.
Return to player: 96.05%
Over many thousands of spins, stakes returned average 96.05 cents per dollar wagered.
Volatility: high
Wins arrive less often here, but when they land they tend to be much larger.
Win formation: 5x3
You win when three or more matching symbols land on any of the 25 paylines.
Release date: 15/03/2016
This slot launched in March 2016 and has been live in casinos since then.
From your bet to the result
Your bet, your choice
You select your bet before each spin. Roman Empire lets you stake anywhere from A$0.25 up to A$5 000, giving you full control over how much you want to risk on this round.
Three symbols trigger a win
The reels spin and stop. You win when three or more matching symbols land on any of the 25 paylines, read from left to right. Your payout depends on which symbols matched and how many of them landed.
Roman Empire unlocks free spins
Land three or more Colosseum symbols anywhere on the grid to trigger Free Games. You'll receive 13 free spins, plus one extra spin for every Colosseum beyond the third. All your wins during this round are doubled.
How much will you spend?
Before you begin, decide on a session limit such as a maximum loss or a time reminder. Bettyspin Casino offers deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders and cooling-off periods to help you stay in control.
From base game to free spins bonus
Get familiar with the slot layout and how rounds progress from your first bet
Your winning combinations at a glance
Imperial coin wild
2+ = A$0.01, 3+ = A$0.02, 4+ = A$0.64
Colosseum scatter
3+ = A$0.40, 4+ = A$0.80, 5+ = A$8
Female portrait
3+ = A$0.03, 4+ = A$0.64, 5+ = A$4.80
Legionary helmet
3+ = A$0.03, 4+ = A$0.48, 5+ = A$3.20
Shield
3+ = A$0.02, 4+ = A$0.32, 5+ = A$2.40
Fruit bowl
3+ = A$0.02, 4+ = A$0.16, 5+ = A$1.60
Free spins and doubled payouts
Trigger free spins with Colosseum symbols
Why no session plays the same way
You'll understand what RTP covers and what remains beyond prediction.
Bonus timing: unpredictable timing
The free spins bonus round arrives on its own schedule. You cannot forecast when the Colosseum scatters will land, so you cannot count on triggering the feature within any set timeframe.
Today versus the long run
The 96.05% RTP describes the average return across thousands of spins. Any single session—yours today, yours next week—lands wherever chance dictates, regardless of that figure.
Chasing the maximum win
The biggest possible payout from Roman Empire sits far above typical wins. You may never reach it, even across many hours of play at this slot.
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Test Roman Empire without spending money
The demo runs the exact game you would play for real money, using credits instead of A$ from your account. You can spin until you choose to stop, see how the paylines form wins, and watch free spins trigger and play out.
Play demoWhen you move to real money play, each spin costs your chosen stake from A$0.25 to A$5000 per line. Wins pay out to your account immediately. The game mechanics, paytable and free spins work exactly as they did in the demo.
Play for moneyKnow what Roman Empire returns per A$100 wagered
RTP 96.05% · Standard game
A$ returned per A$100 wagered: A$96.05 · House edge per A$100: A$3.95
Roman Empire: answers to your questions
Why should I try Roman Empire in demo mode first?
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Roman Empire is entertainment, not income
Budget before you begin. Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start playing Roman Empire. Set this amount as your session budget and never exceed it, regardless of wins or losses.
Plan your exit in advance. Plan your exit point in advance, including when you will stop after a win. Walk away when that moment arrives, even if the game feels hot.
Deposit and loss limits protect you. Roman Empire respects the deposit and loss limits you set on your account. Use these tools to control how much you spend across all your play.
Roman Empire: take a break. If Roman Empire stops being fun or you worry about your play, use the cooling-off period or self-exclusion. Support is available through Gambling Help Online, Lifeline Australia and BetStop.