Lord of the Ocean

About Lord of the Ocean

Lord of the Ocean is Greentube's underwater entry in the book slot format, with Poseidon at the top of the paytable and a sunken temple behind the reels. It first appeared online in 2008 and has stayed in circulation ever since, which is unusual for a game of that vintage. Novomatic cabinet DNA runs all the way through it: five reels, three rows, ten paylines and very little between you and the bonus round.

There is one feature, and everything rests on it. Three Gate symbols award ten free games with a randomly selected expanding symbol, and if Poseidon is the one chosen the round can pay considerably more than the rest. Maximum win is 5,000x stake.

How to Play Lord of the Ocean

Wins pay left to right from reel one. The premium symbols pay from two matching symbols on a line while the card royals need three or more. The ten paylines are adjustable rather than fixed, so you can play fewer if you prefer. Stakes at Midnite start from £0.02 per spin.

The Gate symbol does two jobs. As a wild it substitutes for any regular symbol, and as a scatter it triggers the Free Games round when three or more land anywhere on the reels. Before the round starts, one of the regular symbols is selected at random to expand. Whenever enough of that symbol lands, it fills its entire reel and pays across all active lines, and the reels do not need to be adjacent for it to count.

Lord of the Ocean Features

• Adjustable Paylines: Ten paylines paying left to right from reel one. Unlike most modern slots these can be reduced rather than being fixed on every spin. Playing a single line costs £0.02 per spin, and all ten costs £0.20.
• Two-Symbol Wins: The premium symbols pay from just two matching symbols on a line, which is where a large share of the base game return comes from.
• Gate Wild and Scatter: A single symbol doing both jobs. It substitutes for regular symbols and triggers the Free Games round from anywhere on the reels.
• Free Games: Triggered by 3 or more Gate symbols, awarding 10 free spins.
• Special Expanding Symbol: One regular symbol is selected at random before the round begins. It expands to cover its whole reel and pays across all active lines, whether or not the reels are adjacent.
• Retrigger: Landing 3 or more Gate symbols during the round awards a further 10 free spins, and the round can be retriggered repeatedly.
• Gamble Feature: After a win, a card-based double or nothing round is offered in markets where it is available.

Lord of the Ocean RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Lord of the Ocean:

• RTP: 95.10%
• Volatility: High
• Reels: 5 reels, 3 rows
• Paylines: 10, adjustable
• Max win: 5,000x stake
• Minimum stake at Midnite: £0.02
• Mobile: Available on iOS and Android
• Provider: Greentube (part of Novomatic)
• Release date: 2008

Lord of the Ocean Theme and Symbols

The reels sit against a deep blue backdrop with sunlight breaking through from the surface above and stone columns framing the sides. Greentube kept the artwork close to the original cabinet version, and the presentation is plain by modern standards: static symbols, minimal animation and a short sound cue on wins. During Free Games the reels stop spinning and instead reveal themselves position by position, which is a small touch carried over from the physical machines.

Card royals from 10 to Ace occupy the low-value positions. Above them sit a treasure chest, a seahorse, a mermaid and Poseidon himself as the top-paying symbol. The Gate symbol serves as both wild and scatter. Because the premium symbols pay from two on a line, Poseidon landing as the selected expanding symbol is worth far more than any of the alternatives.

Games Like Lord of the Ocean

• Book of Ra Magic: Greentube's best-known book slot, using the same expanding symbol structure with multiple symbols available.
• Book of Dead: Play'n GO's take on the format, with a 5x3 grid and ten paylines.
• Rise of Merlin: A Play'n GO book slot where expanding symbols accumulate through retriggers.
• Legend of the Seas: A Greentube release on a similar nautical theme.

Lord of the Ocean FAQs

What is the RTP of Lord of the Ocean?

The RTP is 95.10%.

Who developed Lord of the Ocean?

Greentube, the online arm of Novomatic, developed the game. It first appeared online in 2008.

How do you win on Lord of the Ocean?

Land matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right along an active payline. Premium symbols pay from two on a line, card royals from three.

Is Lord of the Ocean a high volatility slot?

Yes. There is a single bonus feature and no base game modifiers, so sessions tend to run on small line wins until the Free Games round arrives.

What is the maximum win on Lord of the Ocean?

The maximum win is 5,000x stake.

How does the expanding symbol work?

One regular symbol is selected at random before the Free Games round begins. Whenever enough of them land, they expand to fill their reel and pay across all active lines, even when the reels are not adjacent.

How many free spins does Lord of the Ocean award?

Ten, triggered by three or more Gate symbols. Landing three more during the round awards another ten, and it can be retriggered repeatedly.

Can I play Lord of the Ocean on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.