Mercy of the Gods Slot Review
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7.8Value score · Good · how it works
Mercy of the Gods review: NetEnt's 2018 Egyptian slot with falling Wilds and three jackpot tiers, one progressive. 96.64% RTP, Very high volatility.
- #371by RTP of 3,708 slots
- #59by value of 226 NetEnt slots
- #1396by value of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2018 |
| RTP | 96.64% |
| Volatility | Very high |
| Max win | x2,500 |
| Hit frequency | 18% of spins |
| Features | Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Mercy of the Gods review
Mercy of the Gods has two stories running side by side. One is a falling Wild that keeps respinning as it slides down the reels. The other is a jackpot bonus with three tiers, two fixed and one progressive. NetEnt's 2018 Egyptian game sits on a 5x3 grid with 20 lines, and the catalogue lists a 96.64% RTP, Very high volatility and a 2,500x maximum.
Gift of Life Re-Spins
A Wild landing in the main game or the free spins activates the Gift of Life Re-Spins. On each re-spin every Wild drops one row. The sequence ends when all Wilds have left the reels.
A second Wild can land behind the first one during the sequence. When that happens it expands to cover its whole reel and the re-spins start again. In the free spins, the rule is stronger: any Wild landing anywhere expands over the entire reel and activates the re-spins.
Free spins
Three or more Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels start the free spins. They count in the main game and during the Gift of Life Re-Spins. The pack does not state the number of free spins awarded, so none is quoted.
Gift of Wealth Jackpot
Bonus symbols are collected during the main game and the re-spins. Three or more of them activate the Gift of Wealth Jackpot, a 3x5 game in which every position is its own reel. Bonus symbols that land stay in place until the end, and each one has a random coin value between 10x and 200x the bet level.
Minor Jackpot
Awarded when one row is completely filled with Bonus symbols. It is fixed at 20 times the bet of the round that activated the Gift of Wealth Jackpot.
Major Jackpot
Awarded when two rows are filled. It is fixed at 100 times the bet of the round that activated the feature.
Mega Jackpot
Awarded when all three rows are filled with Bonus symbols. This one is progressive, so the pack gives no fixed value for it. It also does not say whether the 2,500x maximum win in the catalogue takes it into account.
What the numbers say
The RTP is 96.64%, a house edge of 3.36% and about $33.60 lost per $1,000 wagered. The hit frequency is 18%. A 100-spin session costs about $0.67 at a $0.20 bet, $3.36 at $1 and $16.80 at $5.
The listed maximum win is 2,500x the bet, or $500 at $0.20, $2,500 at $1 and $12,500 at $5. Volatility is labelled Very high.
Comparable games
Dead or Alive 2 (2019) lists 96.8% and 1,600x, and Cashomatic 96.33% and 2,200x. Berryburst MAX reaches 3,000x at 96.23%, Pirates Party 3,046x at 96.17%, Druid's Magic 2,983x at 96.14% and Don't Eat the Candy 3,110x at 96.13%. All are Very high, and none exceeds the 3,110x mark.
Pros
- Wild symbols keep respinning as they move down the reels
- Fixed Minor (20x) and Major (100x) jackpots plus a progressive Mega
- 96.64% RTP, a 3.36% house edge
- Free official demo available
Cons
- Very high volatility with an 18% hit frequency
- Maximum win of 2,500x, and the Mega Jackpot value is not stated
- The number of free spins is not given in the source text
Verdict
Mercy of the Gods combines a simple falling-Wild mechanic with a three-tier jackpot bonus. The 96.64% RTP and 3.36% house edge are its strongest numbers; Very high volatility and an 18% hit frequency mean most spins return nothing. The Mega Jackpot is progressive, which the catalogue does not quantify. Treat it as paid entertainment and try the free demo first.
Sources: NetEnt official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Mercy of the Gods RTP
The data lists one RTP for Mercy of the Gods. Versions are not tracked for NetEnt games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.64% $33.60 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.64% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.67 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.36 |
| $5 | $500 | $16.80 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Mercy of the Gods max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 7.8 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $33.60
- Max win at $1 bet
- $2,500
- Wins on average
- 1 in 5.6 spins
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: 2,500×.
