Sword of Ares
Certified by the HGC (HGC-006185-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (22 July 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 Sword of Ares plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Sword of Ares yet, so it has no score.
Sword of Ares is a Pragmatic Play slot with 6 reels and 5 rows. It is themed around ancient Greece.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-006185-TM; last updated in the register on 15 November 2023.
Sword of Ares combines free spins, multipliers, cascades and bonus buy. 34 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.4%: what it means
The RTP (return to player) of Sword of Ares is 96.4%. Over a very large number of spins the game theoretically pays back €96.40 for every €100 staked; the remaining €3.60 (3.6%) 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 is below the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 33% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. 96.4% is the default value published by Pragmatic Play; a casino may offer Sword of Ares in a version with a different RTP, so check the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Sword of Ares 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 Sword of Ares.
Max win: 10,000×
The top prize on Sword of Ares is 10,000× the stake, i.e. €10,000 at a €1 stake. It is a theoretical cap: most sessions end without coming anywhere near it. That is above the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 104 are higher.
Bet range
We do not have an official bet range for Sword of Ares yet. Before playing, check the minimum and maximum stake in the game’s info screen.
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 Sword of Ares it comes together with multipliers, cascades and bonus buy. 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 Sword of Ares it comes together with free spins, cascades and bonus buy. Found in 299 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 262 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Cascades
Winning symbols disappear and new ones take their place, so a single stake can produce a chain of wins. In Sword of Ares it comes together with free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. Found in 169 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 148 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
Lets you buy the bonus round directly, at a cost of many times your stake — often tens or hundreds of times. It raises the amount you play very quickly; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In Sword of Ares it comes together with free spins, multipliers and cascades. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Sword of Ares?
The RTP of Sword of Ares is 96.4%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.6% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Sword of Ares certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Sword of Ares for online play, certificate HGC-006185-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 Sword of Ares?
10,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Sword of Ares?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does Sword of Ares have?
According to the provider: free spins, multipliers, cascades and bonus buy.
Can I play Sword of Ares for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
Sword of Ares compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword of Ares | 96.4% | high | 10,000× | 6×5 |
| 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), Sword of Ares has an RTP 0.15 points higher, the same volatility and double the max win. Both have free spins, multipliers, cascades and bonus buy.
Compared with Fortune of Olympus (Pragmatic Play), Sword of Ares has an RTP 0.15 points lower, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have free spins, multipliers, cascades and bonus buy. Only Fortune of Olympus has cluster pays.
Compared with Gates of Olympus (Pragmatic Play), Sword of Ares has an RTP 0.1 points lower, the same volatility and double the max win. Both have free spins, multipliers, cascades and bonus buy.