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The Sword and the Grail

Slots Video Slots Fantasy Magic Knights Emperor Medieval

Original Arthurian series entry with staged symbol collection

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/ 99

05099

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RTP

94.5%

return to player

Volatility

High volatility

variance

Max win

10,000×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.10

per spin

Reels

20 lines

Player rating

4.9 ★

15 votes

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4.9 / 5

15 ratings

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

Payouts & RTP6/10

RTP 94.5% → 6.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential8/10

x10000.00 (10000×) → 8.0/10

Features7.5/10

10 features → 7.5/10

Game Mechanics5.4/10

f=10 r=5 p=20 → 5.4/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout6/10

5x3 → 6.0/10

Bet Flexibility4/10

0.1–5 (×50) → 4.0/10

Provider Reputation6.5/10

provider avg 6.5 → 6.5/10

Popularity2.5/10

synthetic proxy → 2.5/10

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: 61 — The Sword and the Grail by Play'n Go

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Slot Summary

Before Excalibur returned in a later sequel, The Sword and the Grail established Play'n GO's Arthurian line through a Sword collection and a Grail Wild Symbol. Its 94.5% RTP sits beside high volatility and an x10000.00 ceiling, while the escalating Free Spins structure turns the Medieval quest into more than a static Knights and Magic setting.

How It Plays

Regular play uses 20 Paylines on a 5x3 layout, with the Grail Wild Symbol substituting across every reel except for the Sword symbol.

Sword symbols serve both as Scatters and collection markers, linking the triggering combination to the starting state of the feature rather than awarding one fixed version.

Theme & Atmosphere

Knights, Magic, and Medieval legend provide the slot's central language, with the Sword and Grail serving as functional symbols rather than detached Fantasy decoration.

The Arthurian subject gives the symbol collection a quest-like purpose: gathering Swords moves play toward a stronger starting position in the feature.

Fantasy Magic Knights Emperor Medieval

Features & Win Potential

The Symbols collection records Sword Scatter Symbols and assigns a corresponding feature level, making the triggering result relevant after the base spin has finished.

Multiplier values attach to the Wild Symbol during play, while the Symbol Collection determines how the Free Spins section begins.

High volatility Free Spins Symbol Collection Multiplier Scatter Symbol Wild Symbol 5 Reels Symbols collection (Energy)RTP range 20 Paylines

Bonus & Free Spins

Free Spins open at different collection levels according to the number of Sword Scatter Symbols in the triggering result, creating several possible starting states.

During the round, continued Symbol Collection can move the feature through higher levels, while the Multiplier attached to Wild Symbol outcomes increases qualifying wins.

Screenshots

4 gameplay frames

Gameplay screenshot of The Sword and the Grail (1 of 4)

Gameplay screenshot of The Sword and the Grail (2 of 4)

Gameplay screenshot of The Sword and the Grail (3 of 4)

Gameplay screenshot of The Sword and the Grail (4 of 4)

Spec sheet

The Sword and the Grail at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameThe Sword and the Grail

StudioPlay'n Go

Released8/6/2019

Math

SlotRanker Score61

RTP94.5%

VolatilityHigh volatility

Max win10,000×

Bet range$0.10 – $5.00

Player rating4.9 / 5 · 15 votes

Format

Reels5

Paylines20

Layout5x3

Features

Themes

Expected average based on this slot's 94.5% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$2.20

Cost per session$2.20

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 The Sword and the Grail? 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

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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 (94.50%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (10,000×).

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.

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Compare The Sword and the Grail with other games

	The Sword and the Grail Score 61This game	Arthur's Fortune Score 80	Dragon Born Score 78	King Arthur 10k Ways Score 76	Mighty Arthur Score 73
Identity
Studio	Play'n Go	Yggdrasil Gaming	Big Time Gaming	ReelPlay	Quickspin
Released	8/6/2019	5/6/2020	2/1/2016	1/11/2024	11/9/2017
Math
RTP	94.5%	96.2%	95%	96%	96.94%
Volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility	Medium volatility
Max win	10,000×	10,856×	—	9,141×	—
Format
Reels	5	5	6	6	5
Layout	5x3	5x3	6x7	6x4	5x3
Paylines	20	20	117649	10000	20
Min bet	0.1	0.04	0.2	0.2	0.2
Max bet	5	100	1	25	100
Features
Progressive	—	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Free spins	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multiplier	✓	—	✓	✓	—
Bonus game	—	—	—	—	✓
Respins	—	—	—	—	—

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01Is The Sword and the Grail part of a series?

Yes. Play'n GO later identified The Sword and the Grail Excalibur as a sequel to this 2019 Arthurian slot.

02What does the Grail symbol do?

The Grail acts as a Wild Symbol and substitutes for regular symbols, but it does not replace the Sword.

03How are Free Spins determined?

Landing Sword Scatter Symbols starts the collection at a corresponding level, which affects the initial Free Spins setup.

Series

The Sword and the Grail

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Game	Year	RTP	Volatility	Slot Score
The Sword and the GrailCurrentPlay'n Go	2019	94.5%	High volatility	61
The Sword and the Grail ExcaliburLatestPlay'n Go	2024	94.2%	High volatility	69

The Sword and the GrailCurrent
Play'n Go · 2019
RTP94.5%Score61High volatility
The Sword and the Grail ExcaliburLatest
Play'n Go · 2024
RTP94.2%Score69High volatility