Shield of Sparta at Fastpay Casino: how to play
Pragmatic Play's Shield of Sparta is a high-volatility Ancient Greece slot with 5 reels, 3 rows and 20 paylines. Free Spins trigger on bonus symbols and retrigger during the round. This slot pays 96.50% RTP, with wins coming less often but potentially much bigger.
Can you play Shield of Sparta at Fastpay Casino?
High volatility, ancient setting. Shield of Sparta is a high-volatility slot from Pragmatic Play built around ancient Greece. Five reels across three rows hold 20 fixed paylines. The game's signature mechanic locks two Bonus or Magnetic Bonus symbols in place when they land, then respins the remaining positions once. Wins pay left to right on adjacent reels from the first reel onward. Released in November 2022, the slot combines its historical theme with modern respin mechanics that control how each base game round unfolds.
Big wins, long waits between them. Shield of Sparta suits players who chase larger payouts and can play through dry spells without frustration. Its high volatility means wins arrive less often and can be much bigger. You can start from NZ$0.20 per spin and go up to NZ$240. The respin feature and Free Spins mode give you more control during base game rounds, though the bonus trigger depends entirely on symbol landing. This slot is not built for players seeking frequent small wins.
How do marked positions work? Free Spins is the core feature that reshapes Shield of Sparta. Land three, four or five Bonus symbols anywhere to earn 10, 15 or 20 free spins. During free spins, each Bonus position you hit gets marked and upgraded toward level three by landing more Bonus symbols. Magnetic Bonus symbols pull other Bonus symbols toward them on the same reel. When free spins end, every marked position reveals a random multiplier based on its level, from 1x up to 20x. These multipliers apply to all wins in the round.
Full storyShield of Sparta: the key figures
Every figure here shows what you need to know before your first stake.
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NZ$720 000
How a round of Shield of Sparta runs
At Fastpay Casino, you set your bet before each spin and watch the 5-reel grid land symbols that form wins or trigger bonuses.
Shield of Sparta: how symbols pay
These payouts show what you win at a NZ$0.20 bet. More symbols on a payline means a bigger payout.
The highest wins
Spartan warrior3+ NZ$0.32 · 5+ NZ$5
Trireme3+ NZ$0.24 · 5+ NZ$4
Catapult3+ NZ$0.20 · 5+ NZ$3Lower payouts
War chariot3+ NZ$0.20 · 5+ NZ$3
A3+ NZ$0.08 · 5+ NZ$1
K3+ NZ$0.08 · 5+ NZ$1Unlock your multipliers in free spins
How do you activate free spins? Land 3, 4 or 5 bonus symbols to start 10, 15 or 20 free spins. Each bonus symbol position marks and upgrades to level 3 through further hits. Magnetic bonus symbols pull other bonuses to their reel. Multipliers at each position reveal only when free spins end, by level.
Base game respin mechanics. On the base game's 5 reels by 3 rows, exactly 2 bonus symbols lock in place and the remaining positions respin once. Wins form across 20 paylines left to right from reel 1. Only the highest win per line pays, and multiple lines sum together.
What cannot be known in advance
When will the bonus arrive? The bonus round arrives without warning. No pattern tells you when it's coming. Your next round might trigger free spins, or you could spin for hours without seeing them.
Your result versus the RTP. One session's result depends on chance alone. The 96.50% RTP is a long-run figure across many thousands of spins. Your own session could hand you a win or a loss regardless.
Will I hit the maximum win? The maximum win of NZ$720,000 at the top bet is a ceiling you could reach, but only rarely. Most rounds pay far less. No spin can exceed that figure.
Try the slot without spending money
What the demo shows you
The demo gives you the full game without using any of your money. Wins don't pay out, but you'll see exactly how each round works, what symbols land, and how the bonus features trigger.
Play demoReal money mode at Fastpay
When you're ready, move to real money play at Fastpay Casino. Your bets and wins are real, and you can cash out any winnings. Set your limits before you start spinning.
Play for realYour average return on each 100 wagered
RTP is the average amount returned to players over a very large number of spins. The 96.50% figure applies only to the standard game you play on the base reels.
RTP 96.50% · Standard game
Shield of Sparta: questions answered
You'll understand how Shield of Sparta plays and what to expect from your first spin.
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Set limits before your session begins
Set a session budget. Decide what you can afford to lose before you start playing Shield of Sparta, and stick to that amount. Your session budget protects you from chasing losses or spending more than intended.
Decide when to stop. Decide in advance when you'll stop playing—both if you win and if you lose. Shield of Sparta is a game of chance, and walking away at a set point keeps play enjoyable.
Set deposit and loss limits. Use deposit limits and loss limits on your Fastpay Casino account to control how much you spend. These tools work in the background, so you stay within the boundaries you've chosen.
Recognise when to pause. Take a break or self-exclude when playing stops feeling like entertainment. The Gambling Helpline New Zealand, The Problem Gambling Foundation and the Multi-Venue Exclusion Programme offer free support.