Shield of Sparta
Certified by the HGC (HGC-006182-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (21 August 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
Demo provided by the game studio via iGaming Tools. Free play only, no real money.
How it playsHow Shield of Sparta plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Shield of Sparta yet, so it has no score.
Shield of Sparta is a Pragmatic Play slot with 5 reels and 3 rows and 20 paylines. It was released in November 2022. It is themed around ancient Greece.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-006182-TM; last updated in the register on 15 November 2023.
Shield of Sparta combines free spins and multipliers. 13 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.5%: what it means
The RTP (return to player) of Shield of Sparta is 96.5%. Over a very large number of spins the game theoretically pays back €96.50 for every €100 staked; the remaining €3.50 (3.5%) is the house edge. RTP is an average over millions of spins. A single session can end very differently — and in the long run the casino wins.
That equals the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. 96.5% is the default value published by Pragmatic Play; a casino may offer Shield of Sparta in a version with a different RTP, so check the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Shield of Sparta as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with Shield of Sparta.
Max win: 3,000×
The top prize on Shield of Sparta is 3,000× the stake, i.e. €3,000 at a €1 stake. It is a theoretical cap: most sessions end without coming anywhere near it. That is below the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 476 are higher.
Bet range
The provider does not publish a bet range for Shield of Sparta in our data source; the minimum and maximum stake are shown in the game’s info screen at the casino.
Bonus features
Free spins
A round of spins you are not charged for, usually triggered by scatter symbols. Anything won in the round is added to your balance. In Shield of Sparta it comes together with multipliers. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Multipliers
Multiply a win, for example ×2 or ×10. They are already part of the RTP — they do not raise it. In Shield of Sparta it comes together with free spins. Found in 299 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 262 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Shield of Sparta?
The RTP of Shield of Sparta is 96.5%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.5% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Shield of Sparta certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Shield of Sparta for online play, certificate HGC-006182-TM (last updated in the register on 15 November 2023). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Shield of Sparta?
3,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Shield of Sparta?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does Shield of Sparta have?
According to the provider: free spins and multipliers.
Can I play Shield of Sparta for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
Shield of Sparta compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield of Sparta | 96.5% | high | 3,000× | 5×3 |
| Forge of Olympus | 96.25% | high | 5,000× | 6×5 |
| Fortune of Olympus | 96.55% | high | 10,000× | 7×7 |
| Gates of Olympus | 96.5% | high | 5,000× | 6×5 |
Compared with Forge of Olympus (Pragmatic Play), Shield of Sparta has an RTP 0.25 points higher, the same volatility and a max win 1.7 times lower. Both have free spins and multipliers. Only Forge of Olympus has cascades and bonus buy.
Compared with Fortune of Olympus (Pragmatic Play), Shield of Sparta has an RTP 0.05 points lower, the same volatility and a max win 3.3 times lower. Both have free spins and multipliers. Only Fortune of Olympus has cascades, cluster pays and bonus buy.
Compared with Gates of Olympus (Pragmatic Play), Shield of Sparta has the same RTP, the same volatility and a max win 1.7 times lower. Both have free spins and multipliers. Only Gates of Olympus has cascades and bonus buy.