Editorial note: this is a general guide to how Game of Thrones 243 Ways works. Slot rules, feature availability and RTP can vary between operators and game versions, so always check the in-game information panel before you spin. Slots are games of chance — nothing here is a prediction of results, and no strategy changes the odds.
Game of Thrones 243 Ways slot review
Game of Thrones 243 Ways is Microgaming’s officially licensed slot based on the HBO series. It plays on five reels with 243 ways to win, stacked wilds on every reel and a free spins round where you choose one of four great Houses — each with its own balance of spins, multiplier and stacked symbols.
How Game of Thrones plays
Symbols from the show — the Iron Throne, the Houses’ sigils and the Game of Thrones logo — spin across five reels, and matching symbols pay on adjacent reels from the left, 243 ways in all. The logo is the wild, and it can land stacked on every reel, covering whole columns at once.
Two Iron Throne scatters in the base game can award a random cash prize. The game first went live in December 2014 and has stayed a favourite of fans of the series.
Free spins: choose your House
Three or more Iron Throne scatters start the free spins, and you then choose a House. Each offers a different trade-off between the number of spins, the multiplier and how tall its stacked symbol runs:
House Baratheon gives 8 spins at x5 with its symbol stacked three high; House Lannister 10 spins at x4, stacked four high; House Stark 14 spins at x3, stacked five high; and House Targaryen 18 spins at x2, stacked six high. Fewer spins come with bigger multipliers, so the choice is really about how you like a bonus to feel.
RTP, volatility and top wins
No RTP is published by the provider itself, and slot databases list figures of around 95% (95.07% and 94.86% both appear), so check the in-game information panel for the version you are playing.
Volatility is medium to high. Top-win figures vary between sources, with the largest potential coming from the free spins with the higher multipliers.
All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to this slot game are subject to change at any time.
Game information
| Provider | Microgaming (now Games Global), under licence from HBO |
|---|---|
| Released | December 2014 |
| Reels and ways | 5 reels, 3 rows, 243 ways to win |
| RTP | About 95% (versions vary) |
| Volatility | Medium to high |
| Stake per spin (UK) | From 30p. UK stakes are capped at £5 a spin (£2 for players aged 18 to 24) |
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Frequently asked questions
How do the Game of Thrones free spins work?
Three or more Iron Throne scatters start them, and you choose a House: Baratheon, Lannister, Stark or Targaryen. Each gives a different mix of spins, multiplier and stacked symbols.
Which House gives the most free spins?
House Targaryen, with 18 spins at x2. House Baratheon gives the fewest, 8 spins, but at x5.
What does the Iron Throne do in the base game?
Two Iron Throne scatters can award a random cash prize, and three or more start the free spins.
Is Game of Thrones 243 Ways the same as the 15 Lines version?
No. Game of Thrones 15 Lines is a separate game. This guide covers the 243 Ways version in our lobby.
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