Argonauts: Slot Overview
Editor’s note: This review is based on an early access version of the game. Final details may change upon full release.
In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, the Argonauts were legendary heroes led by Jason on a daring quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece—a journey that supposedly took place before the Trojan War. Drawing inspiration from this mythic tale, Pragmatic Play introduces Argonauts, an online slot that taps into the era’s heroic vibes, even if it doesn’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to theme or mechanics.
Visually, Argonauts gives the impression of an underwater world at first glance—a submerged city bathed in dim, filtered light. However, a closer look suggests the setting is in fact dry land, cloaked in shadow and mystery. Thematically, the game sticks close to familiar Greek myth territory, filled with columns, classical motifs, and stylized Greek script, all evoking the age of gods and heroes.
While the theme may not break new ground, Argonauts does bring a few mechanical twists to the table—particularly for players who enjoy Money symbol collection mechanics. The use of Collector symbols, which not only gather but can also multiply prize values, is a core appeal for those chasing high-payout features.
Though it may not offer radical innovation, Argonauts sets the stage for a solid mythologically-themed experience, with a hint of depth for players drawn to collect-and-win gameplay.
Argonauts is played on a 5×4 grid and offers 1,024 ways to win. Wins are formed by landing matching symbols on at least three adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost side. With stakes ranging from €0.20 to €240 per spin, the game accommodates a broad range of budgets. However, it’s worth noting that Pragmatic Play has not included an Ante Bet option in this title. Backed by a high volatility math model, the slot delivers a maximum RTP of 96.47%, a solid figure for players seeking big potential.
The game features 10 pay symbols. These include 10 to A card royals, which award 0.6x to 0.8x the bet for five-of-a-kind, and higher-paying icons such as swords, horns, skeletons, a female warrior, and a male hero, which pay out 1.5x to 5x the stake for five matching symbols.
Money Symbol Collection & Bonus Features
The core gameplay in Argonauts revolves around collecting Money symbols, which appear in both the base game and the Respins feature—the latter of which can also be triggered via a bonus buy. Adding extra excitement is the fact that Collector symbols can come with multipliers, significantly boosting potential payouts.
Money Symbol Collection
Money symbols appear with values ranging from 0.5x to 50x the total bet. When a Wild Collector symbol lands, it substitutes for all regular symbols except Money symbols. If adjacent (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) to any Money symbols, the Wild Collector gathers their values and adds them to the total win.
What makes this feature more powerful is the multiplier that may come attached to the Wild Collector—ranging from x2 up to x2,000. The multiplier is applied to each Money symbol collected, and with each collection, the multiplier increases by +1, compounding potential wins.
Respins Feature
Landing 6 or more Money symbols in the base game activates the Respins bonus. The triggering Money symbols lock in place, and the rest of the grid spins with only Money symbols, Wild Collectors, or blanks appearing.
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The feature begins with 3 respins.
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Each time a new Money symbol or Wild Collector lands, the respins reset to 3.
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Wild Collectors that land will gather the values of adjacent Money symbols and add them to the cumulative total win.
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The round ends when no spins remain or the screen is completely filled.
Special Bonus: If the entire grid fills with Money symbols, each one’s value is doubled (x2) before the final payout.
Feature Buy
Players can buy the Respins feature for 60x the stake. Upon purchase, a random number of Money symbols (at least 6) will appear to trigger the bonus round.
