Let’s face it: the Ancient Greece theme in slot machines is nothing new. There are dozens of them, and some are so similar that you will not be able to tell one from the other after a few hours. But the game Ancient Fortunes: Zeus manages to squeeze many interesting things out of a rather hackneyed theme.

Firstly, the images here are not slapdash. Each symbol genuinely fits the theme, representing an Olympic god or mythical creature. You won’t find generic symbols like gems or letters that appear in every other slot with no real connection to the theme.

Secondly, the game has an interactive feel that makes it engaging. It feels like the game is speaking directly to you. For example, along with the background soundtrack, Zeus chimes in, commenting on what is happening on the field. Got the multiplier? Zeus’s booming voice will cheer you on: “5x!” or “Feel the power!”