Back in July 2016, Playtech, one of the gambling industry’s biggest suppliers of software and games, launched a new series of progressive jackpot slots with the game Age of the Gods. Based upon Greek mythology, the game was an instant hit thanks to its multiple bonus features, four progressive jackpots, and excellent design. Since then, the series has been expanding with several excellent slots, roulette games, live dealer games, and as of November 2018, bingo!
At its core, Age of the Gods Bingo is a 90 ball game. However, the game has been given a complete makeover and it transports players back to Ancient Greece, where they will find themselves among figures such as Zeus, Hades, Athena and Ares.
Each game offers four prizes. In addition to the regular 1-line, 2-line, and full house prizes, there is also the chance to win more in a special bonus at the end of the game.
As a 90-ball bingo game, each ticket features 3 rows and 9 columns. There are 5 numbers on each row, so players are aiming to match a total of 15 numbers. Tickets for the game start at just 5p and depending on the game, it is possible to buy a maximum of 60 to 120 tickets. There are games taking place every day from midnight to 5 pm with prizes of up to £500.
Furthermore, top online bingo sites will occasionally run special games with just 10 or 5 players to give people a better chance of winning.
Everyone who joins an Age of the Gods Bingo game has the chance of playing the Arena of Gods bonus feature. To reach the bonus, a player must win the full house prize. The bonus isn’t necessarily available on every game. However, if the first number called in the game appears as a gold coin or if there is a gold coin in the ‘Features’ section of the information at the top of the page, then the bonus is active.
When the full house prize has been won, all players are shown the Arena of the Gods feature. There is a panel with 9 gold coins in three rows of three. The player who won the full house prize then chooses coins to turn over to reveal a God or Goddess. When they find three of the deities, they win the prize.
Most of the games in Age of the Gods series offer players enormous progressive jackpots. This isn’t the case with the bingo game, but there are still some significant prizes up for grabs.
Hidden on the back of the coins in the Arena of the Gods feature are Zeus, Hades, Athena and Ares.
If the player matches three Zeus coins, then everyone in the game wins a share of the community prize. If the player finds three Hades, then the player receives the entire prize fund. Athena will award 75% of the money to the community and the rest to the full house winner. Finally, Ares awards 75% of the prize to the full house winner and the rest to the community.
The bingo game has been designed using thematic elements from the slot. As such, there is an abundance of purple and gold, while the borders splitting the paytable, chat, side games, and main game are highly ornate. Adding to the atmosphere is a rousing soundtrack that builds excitement and draws players even further into the action.
It’s impossible to miss a prize being won as an electrical flashlights the screen and the winning ticket, complete with an image of Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders, is shown.
Whether you are an old hand at bingo or a complete newcomer, Age of the Gods Bingo is the ideal choice. It retains the simplicity and fun of traditional 90 ball games, while the bonus feature means there is serious money up for grabs and everyone in the game has a real chance of winning. Next time you’re at your favourite online bingo site, why not take your seat with the gods and see if they’ll bestow their riches on you.