Centurion Megaways

Centurion Megaways: Overview

All roads lead to Rome as they used to say, which seems to be the case with developer Inspired Gaming. Centurion Megaways is the third instalment in their popular ‘Centurion’ series and the first to use the Megaways game engine. A popular slot in the UK betting shops, Inspired has made the most of what Megaways offers while filling Centurion Megaways to the brim with a long list of features.

Inspired has picked a peaceful moment in Roman history to set the series. The sun is shining, the crops are growing, and buildings sparkle with the optimism that comes of being the world’s most powerful civilisation. Just as cheerful is our pal, and central figure, Maximum Winnus, who hasn’t aged a bit since his debut in the original Centurion slot. He’s as square-jawed as ever, adding a dash of personality to the proceedings.

Playable from 20 p/c to $/€20 per spin, Centurion Megaways offers one of the highest RTPs in the series with a rating of 95.9%, a figure that should please most budding legionaries. As should the notable potential, coupled with medium volatility that makes for some fairly balanced gaming.

Most of the time Maximum Winnus hides in a bush below the game grid which is your typical Megaways setup made up of 6 reels holding 2 to 7 symbols on each. There is also a horizontal 4-position Extra Reel running along the top. A random number of symbols land on each spin, producing 324 to 117,649 ways to win.

To actually win, players need at least two or three matching symbols on consecutive reels from the leftmost onwards. Every time this happens, the game’s Cascade feature comes to life. Initially, winning symbols are cleared from the reels to allow new ones to fall into the gaps. This may lead to more winners, keeping the Cascade feature going until no new combinations appear.

The pay symbols start with lower-value J-A royals, designed in a nice bright font. In a pleasant throwback, the high pay symbols are the same used in the original - coins, helmets, swords, the Colosseum, and chariots. Values for these symbols range from 1.75 to 7.5 times the stake. The one you want is the Logo as it pays out on two of a kind, while six of a kind is worth 50 times the stake. The wreath wrapped symbol is the wild, which appears only on the Extra Reel to substitute for any regular pay symbol to help create a win.

Centurion Megaways: Features

Ancient Romans were known to indulge, and the list of features here would satiate even the most demanding. There is a lot to cover so get comfy, maybe recline on one of those Roman sofas to take it all on board at your leisure.

When 3 or more Centurion scatter symbols land, the Bonus Wheel is triggered. The more scatters, the greater the chance of winning one of the more lucrative bonus games. Also, if players win one of the lesser games, they may choose to gamble it to win one of the better ones. It is always possible to lose whichever feature is gambled, in which case a mystery cash prize is awarded instead.

One last technical feature is the Spin Chance. If the balance is above zero, but below the current bet level, players may be offered one more spin at that level.

Centurion Megaways: Verdict

If you are after a feature drenched slot in a similar vein as those on offer from Blueprint Gaming, it doesn’t come much more packed with extras than Centurion Megaways. From reel modifiers which keep the game flowing, to the numerous features, there is always something to look forward to. Fans of the series will feel right at home in the fertile green surroundings of old Italy while enjoying all of the add-ons Inspired has crammed in.

Whether you decide to gamble the bonus game awarded or not, having so many to try gives the game a longer shelf life. Caesar’s Free Spins are a fairly standard Megaways feature, but Wild Power Spins are intriguing. You might not get a whole lot of spins with them, but there is a real chance they become a hot house of wild/multiplier action. It leads to potential being another area where Centurion Megaways excels, capped at 12,500 times the stake.

Overall, Inspired has done a great job of reviving and enhancing the spirit of the series. Centurion Megaways is one of those slots whose light-hearted nature makes it tough to dislike. It starts with bright sunny visuals, accentuated by the slapstick Maximum Winnus, assisted by a stack of features, all topped off by impressive potential.

Like the Roman civilisation in its heyday, when the game goes well it’s hard not to smile and feel all is right in the world. The Centurion slots have proven to be a hit both on and offline, and there is no reason why Centurion Megaways won’t be as well.

On a side note, Inspired remade another classic around the same time; the old school infused Reel King Megaways. Both pack a lot of firepower so it will be interesting to see how the two match up in the popularity stakes.