Sparta on Live22: How the Two-Scatter Free Spins and the Spartan Bonus Strip Work
Live22's Sparta needs only two scatters for free spins, then rolls a bonus strip that can add spins, a Spartan wild reel or a 2x Spartan wild.
Flight info
- Reels
- 5 x 4
- Free spins trigger
- 2 scatter symbols (on-screen message)
- Bonus strip prizes seen
- 3 More Spin, 5 More Spin, Spartan Wild Reel, 2x Spartan Wild, Coin
- Theme badge
- Hong Kong
Three platforms in Malaysia carry a slot called Sparta, and they are not the same game. The Live22 version is built on the jackpot frame this app uses for most of its slots, with a Hong Kong badge, four jackpot meters and one feature that sets it apart: a free-spins trigger that needs only two scatters, followed by a spinning strip of Spartan shields that decides what the feature gives you. This page is mostly about that feature.
Reels and symbols
The reels are taller than usual: five columns and four rows of weathered stone tiles against a stormy sky. The picture symbols are painted in a film-poster style:
- A Spartan king in a gold-crested helmet, snarling
- A warrior with a spear and red cloak
- An archer against a green background
- A queen in a white Greek dress with a gold laurel frame
- A bronze Spartan helmet
- Crossed swords
The WILD is a purple tile with gold letters. A Jackpot shield with a helmet on it also appears. Card ranks 9 to A are carved into the stone.
The two-scatter trigger
The strip under the reels on the opening screen reads "2 scatter symbols awards free spins". Most slots want three, so on paper the feature should arrive more often here. It also means each trigger is probably worth less on average; the pay table under the i button is the only place that confirms the balance.
The Spartan bonus strip
When the feature starts, the reels are replaced by a stone wall with "Good Luck!" in red letters. Above it, a row of round shields scrolls sideways past a gold frame. The shields we saw were:
- 3 More Spin and 5 More Spin: extra free spins
- Spartan Wild Reel: a reel turned wild
- 2x Spartan Wild: a wild with a 2x multiplier
- Coin: most likely an instant credit prize
In our session the frame stopped on 2x Spartan Wild, and the banner changed to announce it. Because the strip decides the modifier, two triggers can play out very differently.
Betting
The bet panel matches other Live22 jackpot slots: blue arrows either side of Total Bet (we used 200 and 40), Max Bet, the win window, Auto Spin, Fast and Spin. At 40 per spin the small line wins are small indeed (6 on the spin above), so this is a game you play for the feature.
Sparta on other platforms
If you prefer a traditional paytable and a fixed free-games prize, the Joker123 Sparta is the cleaner option, and 3Win8 has its own Sparta. The Live22 version suits players who enjoy a little randomness in their bonus. Browse the Live22 section for more, or get a Live22 game ID to play.
Questions players ask
How many scatters do I need for free spins in Sparta on Live22?
Two, according to the message under the reels. That is fewer than most slots, which usually want three.
What does the bonus strip do?
When the feature starts, a row of round shields scrolls past a gold frame and stops on one prize. We saw it land on 2x Spartan Wild; other shields read 3 More Spin, 5 More Spin, Spartan Wild Reel and Coin.
Is it the same Sparta as on Joker123 or 3Win8?
No. The Joker123 Sparta is a 30-line game with 15 free games at x2. The Live22 one uses a four-row grid, a two-scatter trigger and its own prize strip.
Check-in desk
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