Conan Slot Review: Pay Both Ways and Choose Free Spins

Conan places six reels and four rows behind 24 fixed lines that pay in both directions, then layers a special rule onto reels 3 and 4: Mystery symbols can transform into ordinary symbols or, when stacked under the stated condition, activate a 3×–7× Mystery Multiplier. Three or more Scatters start a choice of three Free Spins modes, each emphasizing a different Wild family. The result is a slot where the player’s central bonus decision is not which prize to pick but which feature environment to enter.

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Conan at a glance

Provider	NetEnt
Genre / theme	Fantasy
Game type	Video slot
Reels / grid	6 reels × 4 rows
Reference RTP	96.65%
Volatility	7 (catalog scale)
Payout mechanic	24 fixed lines, paying both ways
Maximum win	1,800× bet
Release date	24 September 2019
Main features	Stacked Mystery symbols can multiply qualifying line wins by 3–7; 3+ Scatters start a choice among three Free Spins modes, each with a different Wild emphasis.

RTP and stake limits can vary by version and market. Check the information screen in the game you open. Maximum win is a ceiling, not an expected result.

Two-way lines and position-specific symbols

The official description specifies six reels, four rows and 24 fixed bet lines that pay both ways. Tower Wilds can appear on reels 1 and 2 in the main game and substitute for all symbols except Scatters. Mystery symbols occupy reels 3 and 4 and can transform into all symbols except Scatters and Wilds. The location rules give each symbol family a defined part of the grid: Tower Wilds cover the early reels, while Mystery symbols affect the middle pair.

A stacked Mystery symbol on reel 3 and/or 4 in the main game can activate Mystery Multiplier where there is a chance to win. A qualifying bet-line win is multiplied by 3–7 respectively, as listed by the source. The record does not specify the selection process for the multiplier value or fully define the “chance to win” condition, so it would be inaccurate to assign particular stacks or outcomes to particular multipliers. The separate Thoth-Amon feature requires one or more fully stacked Mystery symbols together with one or more Tower Wilds or Battle Wilds. When active, more Mystery symbols are randomly added on reels 2–5 in positions not already occupied by Mystery, Scatter or Wild symbols.

Three bonus choices, three Wild emphases

Three or more Scatters anywhere in the main game activate Free Spins, after which one of three modes is chosen. City of Thieves is described as low-to-medium volatility and allows Tower Wilds on all reels. Temple of Serpent is medium-to-high volatility and allows Mystery and stacked Mystery symbols on all reels. Walls of Tarantia is low-to-medium volatility and allows Battle Wilds on all reels. The modes therefore differ by which symbol mechanics can appear across the full reel set, rather than by a cosmetic label alone.

The choice is consequential for the feature’s texture: one emphasizes Tower Wild coverage, another brings the Mystery transformation and stacks to every reel, and the third places Battle Wilds throughout the layout. The official packet does not give the starting spin awards, retriggers, or exact Battle Wild behaviour, so those details cannot be used to rank the options by expected value. It also does not state whether mode choice can be changed after the selection screen or whether the listed volatility descriptions are measured on the same scale as the catalog volatility. The review sticks to the supported contrast among symbol families and avoids inventing a best option.

Catalog figures and limits of the record

For this exact title the catalog lists RTP 96.65%, volatility 7 and maximum payout 1,800× bet. These are reference figures rather than guarantees for every operator configuration; no maximum-win probability is provided. The feature rules define a two-way 24-line layout, the Mystery Multiplier range and the three Free Spins themes, but leave award counts and several Wild details unstated. The three mode-specific volatility descriptions are part of the official feature text; they do not replace the overall catalog figure or supply a mathematical comparison of likely outcomes.

Strengths and weak points

Strengths

The three Free Spins choices are mechanically differentiated by the Wild families available across all reels, while the main game anchors Mystery and Tower symbols to specific reel positions.

Weaknesses

Starting and retrigger spin counts are absent, and Battle Wild behaviour and mode-selection odds are not detailed. Those omissions prevent a meaningful comparison of the three bonus choices by duration or expected value.

Our Editor’s View

Conan’s structure rewards understanding where symbols can land and what the player selects after a Scatter trigger. Tower Wilds, Mystery symbols and the separate Battle Wild references give the six-reel board several distinct interactions; the stacked Mystery condition adds a variable line multiplier, and Thoth-Amon can populate more of the central reels. The Free Spins choice is the most reader-facing decision, with each mode opening a different Wild family across all reels. The limitation is incomplete mode math: spin awards, retrigger rules and some Wild behaviour are absent, so the themes cannot be compared as value propositions. Players who enjoy choosing a bonus style may appreciate the clear mechanical contrasts, while anyone seeking a fully specified feature table will find gaps. Related review: Gem Fire Fortune’s feature mix.