Gong Gaming

Empire Shields

Q: What is the return to player (RTP) for Empire Shields?

You can expect an RTP of 96.19% when playing Empire Shields.

Q: Is there a demo mode for Empire Shields?

Enjoy the free demo of Empire Shields to learn the mechanics and bonus features.

Q: Is Empire Shields optimized for mobile play?

Whether you’re using a phone or a tablet, Empire Shields is fully accessible.

Q: Where can I find Empire Shields with real stakes?

Empire Shields is featured in many real-money casinos where you can bet and win.

Q: What’s the biggest win you can get in Empire Shields?

The most you can win in Empire Shields is x12150.00, which might happen during bonus rounds.

Q: Is there a way to directly buy the bonus game in Empire Shields?

You can’t purchase the bonus round in Empire Shields.

Q: Do you get free spins when you play Empire Shields?

Yes, players can get Free Spins while playing in Empire Shields.

Q: Can I play Empire Shields with the Megaways layout?

No, Empire Shields is not a Megaways game.

Q: Does Empire Shields have a progressive jackpot?

No, there is no progressive jackpot in Empire Shields.

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SlotRanker Score

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The SlotRanker Score is calculated from the visible data below. It is not affected by affiliate deals or paid placement.

How this score is built

RTP

96.19%

return to player

Volatility

High volatility

variance

Max win

12,150×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.20

per spin

Reels

243 lines

Player rating

3.6 ★

16 votes

DEMO Play free, no signup

Gong Gaming

3.6 / 5

16 ratings

User ratings are shown separately from the Slot Score unless stated otherwise.

Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Payouts & RTP9/10

RTP 96.19% → 9.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential8.2/10

x12150.00 (12150×) → 8.2/10

Features9/10

13 features → 9.0/10

Game Mechanics6.8/10

f=13 r=5 p=243 → 6.8/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout6/10

5x3 → 6.0/10

Bet Flexibility4/10

0.2–20 (×100) → 4.0/10

Provider Reputation6.6/10

provider avg 6.6 → 6.6/10

Popularity7.5/10

synthetic proxy → 7.5/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 80 — Empire Shields by Gong Gaming

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Empire Shields at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameEmpire Shields

StudioGong Gaming

Released11/26/2021

Math

SlotRanker Score80

RTP96.19%

VolatilityHigh volatility

Max win12,150×

Bet range$0.20 – $20.00

Player rating3.6 / 5 · 16 votes

Format

Reels5

Paylines243

Layout5x3

Expected average based on this slot's 96.19% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$3.05

Cost per session$3.05

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

How long could a bankroll last on Empire Shields? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: High

Running simulation…

How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (96.19%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (12,150×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

Compare Empire Shields with other games

	Empire Shields Score 80This game	Fantasy Fortune Score 54	Royal Griffin Score 71	Lock & Hit: Red Knight Score 61	Strong Gold Score 57
Identity
Studio	Gong Gaming	Rival Gaming	RubyPlay	Ash Gaming	5 Men Gaming
Released	11/26/2021	6/26/2023	1/3/2023	5/25/2023	9/19/2023
Math
RTP	96.19%	94.4%	96.47%	95.47%	94%
Volatility	High volatility	Low volatility	Medium volatility	Medium volatility	High volatility
Max win	12,150×	1,000×	2,300×	500×	1,576×
Format
Reels	5	5	5	5	5
Layout	5x3	5x3	5x3	5x3	5x3
Paylines	243	20	30	30	20
Min bet	0.20	0.20	0.20	0.10	0.20
Max bet	20.00	50.00	100.00	500.00	40.00
Features
Progressive	—	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Free spins	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multiplier	✓	—	—	—	—
Bonus game	—	✓	—	—	—
Respins	—	—	—	—	—

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Empire Shields

Gong Gaming

RTP

96.19%

Max win

12,150×

Score

+ Bonus Game− Multiplier

Lock & Hit: Red Knight

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