Rome: Rise of an Empire

By Becky M. | Updated 13 November 2024

Just when you thought that the near countless number of slot games based on Ancient Rome was enough, here come Blueprint Gaming with another offering in the shape of Rome: Rise of an Empire.

It’s true that many themes for slots are popular with developers because they are popular with players, but some, such as Ancient Rome, have gone long past that point now, to the extent that it’s hard to get excited about a new slot that is based o the concept, can this Blueprint effort break through that?

About the slot

With five reels and 20 paylines, Rome: Rise of an Empire is playable from 20p to £500 a spin on all compatible desktop, mobile, and tablet devices.

The design here looks okay, but if you’re looking for anything unique to be added to the theme you are going to be somewhat disappointed, because there is nothing fresh about how this slot looks.

Gladiators, helmets, shields, and swords are amongst the predictable themed imagery, while the four card suits play the lower values, which feels lazy given the scope of imagery available within the theme.

Gameplay

The tiger can jump on the reels and trigger modifiers during the base game, including stacked wilds, streak spins, and more.

Land three of the bonus symbols and you will trigger the Bonus Wheel, which will gift you one of five features.

These include the Volcanic Cash Free Spins feature, which offers free spins and multipliers, the Big Money Bonus feature, a pick and click game, and three other features, keeping the game interesting.

It has always been Blueprint’s way to ensure that their slots are stacked with exciting features, and that’s certainly the case here, but with the derivative concept and the frankly boring design, it doesn’t feel like enough.

Becky M.

Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Slotfruit

Rebecca (Becky) Mosley has been at the heart of the UK online gambling industry since 2008 – making her one of the most experienced voices in the space. She founded Take Marketing Limited and built SlotFruit.co.uk into one of the longest-running independent casino comparison sites in the country.

As editor-in-chief, Becky brings a genuine player-first perspective to everything on the site. She personally oversees every casino review and slot guide, making sure readers get straight-talking, honest information rather than marketing fluff. Her approach has always been the same: transparency, fair bonus terms, and responsible gambling above all else.

Over 17 years in the industry, Becky has built deep expertise across UK Gambling Commission licensing, slot game mechanics, bonus structures, and the constantly evolving regulatory landscape. She works directly with operators and software providers to keep every listing accurate and up to date.

Becky is a Companies House registered director (Take Marketing Limited, company no. 07619813) and is based in Lincolnshire, England.

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