Hold and Win
Legend of Medusa by SYNOT transforms Greek mythology into a 5-reel, 30-payline slot centered around the Hold and Win mechanic. The game operates on a 5x3 grid where Medusa herself serves as the Wild symbol, offering the joint-highest regular payout of 50x total bet for five symbols.
The Hold and Win feature activates when 6 or more golden Bonus coins land simultaneously. These coins display either cash values ranging from 1x to 18x total bet or jackpot prizes (MINI, MINOR, MAJOR). During base game spins, these Bonus symbols remain dormant until the feature triggers, then release their stored values.
Once triggered, the game shifts to a special reel set where only Bonus symbols and blank spaces appear. Starting with 3 respins, the counter resets to 3 whenever a new Bonus symbol lands. The falling mechanic causes all Bonus symbols to drop to the lowest available position on their reel, creating a Tetris-like accumulation effect.
The unique row completion mechanic sets Legend of Medusa apart from standard Hold and Win slots. When an entire horizontal row fills with Bonus symbols, that row disappears and its combined values add to your win total. Symbols above cascade down, potentially creating chain reactions of completed rows.
The green Medusa coin with no inherent value plays a strategic role here. It appears specifically to fill gaps in nearly-complete rows, ensuring maximum row clearances without adding direct monetary value. This mechanic transforms the typical Hold and Win format into a puzzle-like experience where positioning matters as much as symbol frequency.
The four-tier jackpot system follows a calculated distribution model. MINI (20x), MINOR (50x), and MAJOR (100x) jackpots can appear as Bonus symbols during both base game and Hold and Win. However, the GRAND jackpot at 500x total bet exclusively appears during the Hold and Win feature, adding significant top-end potential to bonus rounds.
| Return to Player (RTP) | 96.01% |
| Maximum Single Round Win | 250,000.00 EUR |
| Betting Range | 0.10 EUR - 100.00 EUR |
| Payline Structure | 30 fixed lines, left to right |
| Gamble Feature Limit | 125,000.00 EUR (10 attempts max) |
| Auto-Resolve Time | 131 hours |
The paytable reflects classical Greek warfare imagery. Medusa Wild and the Warrior portrait share top billing at 50x for five-of-a-kind. The Griffin Shield follows at 25x, while the Golden Helmet with red plume pays 20x. Card royals (A, K, Q, J) complete the regular symbols with payouts from 15x down to 10x for full lines.
With Hold and Win requiring 6 Bonus symbols to trigger, the feature activation frequency remains moderate. The 96.01% RTP suggests balanced mathematics where neither base game nor bonus rounds dominate returns. Players seeking maximum exposure to the 500x GRAND jackpot should note it only appears during Hold and Win, making feature frequency a key consideration for bet sizing.
The gamble feature adds a risk-reward layer, allowing players to potentially multiply wins up to the 125,000€ ceiling through color prediction. The halve option provides partial risk mitigation, letting players bank 50% of wins while gambling the remainder. This feature becomes particularly valuable after medium-sized Hold and Win payouts that fall short of expectations.
SYNOT implements the Hold and Win feature on a separate reel strip, ensuring consistent bonus round behavior independent of base game volatility. The falling mechanic requires precise position tracking, with each Bonus symbol maintaining its value while moving to new grid positions. Row completion checks occur after each symbol movement, creating potential for multiple clearances from a single new symbol.
The 131-hour auto-resolve timer ensures abandoned sessions conclude properly, with any accumulated wins credited automatically. This extended timeframe accommodates players who might disconnect during lengthy Hold and Win sessions where respins continue regenerating.
Legend of Medusa is intended for adult audiences only. Please gamble responsibly and within your means. If you feel you may have a gambling problem, seek help from professional organizations. All game outcomes are determined by certified Random Number Generators. Malfunction voids all pays and plays.