Battle of Myths is the latest slot game introduced by Elysium Studios as part of the Driven by Swintt portfolio. The game situates itself within the thematic context of Asian mythology, featuring a confrontation between two divine entities, the dragon and the tiger. The visual setting is marked by mountaintop dojos surrounded by rainforest, establishing an environment that reflects the game’s narrative and mythological inspiration.
Cascading reels
The game utilises cascading reels, a mechanic where winning symbols are removed from the grid, allowing new symbols to fall into place and potentially create additional wins. This feature is complemented by two key mechanics displayed above the reels: a multiplier metre and a health bar. The multiplier metre is incremented by one with each winning combination, enhancing the win potential as consecutive victories are accumulated within a single spin sequence. The health bar, on the other hand, tracks the ongoing conflict between the dragon and the tiger. Green dragon symbols and red tiger symbols tilt the balance of the health bar in favour of their respective sides during gameplay.
Superpowers may be triggered by either combatant as the health bar fluctuates. The dragon can introduce random wild symbols across the reels, increasing the likelihood of forming winning combinations. Conversely, the tiger can generate a mega wild, which also serves to facilitate wins. Should one of the combatants fill the health bar, a specialised bonus feature is activated.
Free spins
If the dragon emerges victorious, the player is awarded eight free spins, during which random wilds are added at the start of each spin. If the tiger wins, eight free spins are similarly awarded, but with a mega wild present on each spin. During both bonus rounds, the multiplier metre does not reset between spins, allowing the multiplier to increase throughout the free spin session and thus enhancing the potential for larger payouts. The game advertises a maximum win potential of 8482x the stake.
An additional feature is associated with the princess symbol. When multiple instances of this symbol appear on the reels, all symbols located between them, either horizontally or vertically, are converted into wilds. This transformation increases the chances of generating further wins across the game’s 4,096 possible winning ways. Battle of Myths integrates these layered mechanics with its mythological theme, providing a structured and feature-rich slot experience for players.
David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said:
It’s not every day you get to witness the gods collide in a winner-takes-all tussle for love and glory, but that’s exactly what’s at stake in our latest offering from Elysium Studios.
With cascading reels, 4096 ways to win and two powerful free spins features, Battle of Myths provides an unforgettable experience for all fans of next-gen slots – and with a top prize of 8,482x, it certainly packs a punch that will shake the very heavens!”
