Mercy Of The Gods Pros & Cons
Mercy of the Gods delivers classic Aristocrat action with a proven track record. The choice-based free spins and stacked symbols create a good variety, but the RTP and max win won't impress everyone.
- 96.64% RTP is strong for a slot with progressive jackpots
- Gift of Life dropping wild is distinctive and satisfying when it chains
- Three jackpot tiers (Minor, Major, Mega) give multiple win paths via jackpot bonus
- Free spins add extra re-spins on expansion events — extends bonus dynamically
- Egyptian theme is well-produced with genuine character detail
- Standard 20-payline structure is easy to follow alongside complex wild mechanic
- 1,600x fixed max win is modest for medium-high volatility (jackpots excluded)
- Mega jackpot requires all three rows to fill — full completion is uncommon
- 96.64% RTP includes jackpot contribution — non-jackpot base return is lower
- No buy feature
- Gift of Life double-expansion requires specific wild placement — not always achievable
Mercy of the Gods Slot Review
Mercy of the Gods is a rare combination in NetEnt’s catalogue: a slot with both a meaningful base game wild mechanic and three progressive jackpots sitting on top. The Gift of Life Re-Spin is the wild system — wilds land on the grid and drop one row per re-spin until they fall off the bottom, with an additional re-spin triggered whenever a wild moves behind another wild, causing the second to expand and cover the entire reel. The Gift of Wealth jackpot bonus is triggered by 3 or more bonus symbols anywhere on the grid, awarding Minor, Major, or Mega jackpot prizes based on how many rows fill with locked symbols.
96.64% RTP is solid — the progressive jackpot contribution is built into this number. 1,600x max win in the standard slot context, but the Mega jackpot adds an additional win layer that does not count toward the fixed max win. Medium-high volatility, 20 paylines, bet range from €0.20 to €100. Egyptian theme: Tutankhamun, scarabs, Horus falcons, a female explorer protagonist.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer | NetEnt |
| Release Date | July 2019 |
| Reels X Rows | 5×3 |
| Paylines / Ways to Win | 20 Fixed |
| RTP (Return to Player) | 96.64% |
| Volatility Level | Medium–High |
| Min Bet | €0.20 |
| Max Bet | €100 |
| Max Win Potential | 1,600x bet + progressive jackpots |
| Free Spins | 5–12 spins + expanding wilds |
| Buy Feature | No |
| Mobile Compatible | Yes |
🏭 Key Features & Mechanics
🏭 Gift of Life — Dropping & Expanding Wilds
When a wild lands on the grid, it triggers a re-spin. After the re-spin, the wild drops one row downward. Another re-spin fires. The wild continues dropping and triggering re-spins until it exits the bottom of the grid. On each drop step, the mechanic checks whether the wild is now behind another wild. If it is, both wilds expand to cover their entire reels and the re-spin sequence continues with two full-reel wilds active. A wild entering a reel column already occupied by another wild creates the double-expansion event — this is the highest-value single interaction in the base game. All wins during the Gift of Life re-spin sequence pay at normal value with the full-reel wild coverage.
🏭 Gift of Wealth — Jackpot Bonus
Landing 3, 4, or 5 bonus symbols (ankh symbols) anywhere on the grid triggers the Gift of Wealth jackpot bonus. In the bonus, symbols land and lock in place across the three rows. Completing rows unlocks jackpot tiers:
• Minor Jackpot: Awarded for filling one complete row with locked symbols
• Major Jackpot: Awarded for filling two complete rows
• Mega Jackpot: Awarded for filling all three rows — the progressive jackpot
The Mega jackpot value grows over time across all players and resets to a seed value after hitting. Bonus symbols pay a direct win value of up to 200x stake when they appear in groups. The jackpot bonus triggers approximately once every 300–500 spins on average.
🏭 Free Spins — Expanding Wilds & Re-Spins
Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols (Eye of Horus) triggers 5, 8, or 12 free spins. The Gift of Life mechanic carries into free spins — wilds continue to drop and trigger re-spins on each move. The key modification during free spins: when a wild expands to cover a full reel, it triggers an additional re-spin on top of the standard drop re-spin. This creates a compounding re-spin chain that does not exist in the base game — expansion events add extra spins rather than just continuing the drop sequence. A session with multiple expansion events during free spins can produce significantly extended play from the original spin count through added re-spins.
🏭 Progressive Jackpots — Minor, Major, Mega
Mercy of the Gods is one of a small number of NetEnt slots that includes progressive jackpots alongside standard slot mechanics. The Mega jackpot grows continuously from a portion of each real-money bet placed across the network. Unlike Divine Fortune where the jackpots are triggered through a separate wheel bonus, here the jackpots are won by filling rows in the Gift of Wealth bonus — a mechanic that is RNG-driven but with clear progression feedback (watching the rows fill). The Minor and Major jackpots provide more frequent smaller jackpot wins that reset and grow again from seed values. The 96.64% RTP includes the jackpot contribution, so the base game non-jackpot return is fractionally lower than the headline number.
Symbol Values & Paytable
Egyptian premium symbols: female explorer (top), Tutankhamun mask, scarab, Horus falcon. Low symbols are playing card ranks. Values at €100 max bet, 5-of-a-kind on 20 paylines:
| Symbol | 3 of a Kind | 4 of a Kind | 5 of a Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Female Explorer (Top Premium)
|
€15 | €60 | €200 |
|
Tutankhamun Mask
|
€10 | €40 | €150 |
|
Scarab Beetle
|
€7 | €25 | €100 |
|
Horus Falcon
|
€5 | €18 | €70 |
|
A / K (High Card)
|
€3 | €12 | €45 |
|
Q / J / 10 (Low Card)
|
€2 | €8 | €30 |
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RTP of Mercy of the Gods?
The RTP is 96.64%. This includes the jackpot contribution — a portion of each bet funds the progressive jackpot pool, and that portion is included in the 96.64% total. The base game non-jackpot return is fractionally lower than 96.64%. No adjustable RTP mode or Bonus Bet option exists. Check your casino’s game info panel to confirm the 96.64% configuration is active.
How does the Gift of Life mechanic work?
A wild lands on the grid and triggers a re-spin. After the re-spin, the wild drops one row downward and another re-spin fires. This repeats until the wild exits the bottom. If the wild drops into a position occupied by another wild, both expand to cover their entire reels and the re-spin continues with two full-reel wilds. In free spins, each expansion event also adds an extra re-spin to the total count.
How do you trigger the jackpot bonus in Mercy of the Gods?
Land 3, 4, or 5 bonus symbols (Ankh) anywhere on the grid. The Gift of Wealth bonus activates and symbols lock in place across three rows. Minor jackpot is won by completing one full row, Major by completing two rows, and Mega jackpot — the progressive — by completing all three rows. The bonus symbols also pay a direct win of up to 200x your bet when they appear in clusters.
Is the progressive jackpot worth chasing?
The Mega jackpot is seeded and grows on each bet across the network — so its current value is always at least the seed amount plus accumulated contributions. Realistically, the jackpot is not something you plan around — the Gift of Wealth bonus triggers approximately once every 300–500 spins and requires all three rows to fill for the Mega prize. Minor and Major jackpots are more realistic targets within a standard session. Treat the jackpot as a bonus on top of normal slot play rather than a primary session goal.
What is the maximum win in Mercy of the Gods?
The fixed max win in the base slot is 1,600x your bet. The Mega progressive jackpot is additional and can significantly exceed this depending on when it was last won and how much it has accumulated. At €100 per spin, 1,600x = €160,000 from the standard game. The jackpot is separate and its value is shown in the game interface in real time.