Conan Slot Overview
Conan is a branded video slot from NetEnt, built on a 6-reel, 4-row grid with 24 fixed paylines that pay both ways. Based on the Robert E. Howard franchise made famous by the 1982 film, the game splits its reels into three sections, each triggering a different wild mechanic. I will be blunt: the production quality is solid, the 3D Conan animation fighting a snake looks decent, and the snow-covered village backdrop sets the mood well.
However, for a title that carries this much brand weight, the numbers do not match the ambition. A max win somewhere between 1,008x and 1,800x depending on which data you trust, medium volatility, and no real explosive single-spin potential make this a hard sell for serious players. Plenty of features, yes. Ceiling to match? No.
Symbols and Paytable
Character symbols dominate the paytable. Conan himself pays 6x for six of a kind, Thoth-Amon sits at 5.5x, and Valeria rounds out the top tier at 5x. Below them you find weapon symbols: Helmet at 3.5x, Sword at 3x, and Grappling Hook at 2.5x. Three coin types (lion, snake, falcon) fill the low end, paying between 1x and 1.5x for five.
For a 24-line slot that pays both ways, these paytable values are very modest. Even filling a full screen with the top symbol barely moves the needle without a multiplier involved. I found the base game symbol values underwhelming relative to the number of features layered on top.
Symbol Payouts
| 6 | x5.5 |
| 5 | x3.5 |
| 4 | x1.75 |
| 3 | x0.6 |
| 6 | x5.5 |
| 5 | x3.5 |
| 4 | x1.75 |
| 3 | x0.6 |
| 6 | x5 |
| 5 | x3 |
| 4 | x1.5 |
| 3 | x0.5 |
| 6 | x3.5 |
| 5 | x2 |
| 4 | x1 |
| 3 | x0.25 |
| 6 | x3 |
| 5 | x1.6 |
| 4 | x0.9 |
| 3 | x0.25 |
| 6 | x2.5 |
| 5 | x1.4 |
| 4 | x0.7 |
| 3 | x0.25 |
| 6 | x1.5 |
| 5 | x1.2 |
| 4 | x0.6 |
| 3 | x0.25 |
| 6 | x1.25 |
| 5 | x1.05 |
| 4 | x0.5 |
| 3 | x0.2 |
| 6 | x1 |
| 5 | x0.75 |
| 4 | x0.4 |
| 3 | x0.1 |
Bonus Features and Free Spins
Reels are split into three zones. Reels 1-2 trigger Tower Wilds that expand vertically up to a full reel. Reels 3-4 host Mystery Symbols that transform into matching icons; stacked versions activate the Mystery Multiplier feature where Conan fights a snake and the multiplier climbs from 3x to 7x. Reels 5-6 produce Battle Wilds that expand horizontally up to three positions. If a Mystery Symbol lands alongside both a Tower Wild and a Battle Wild, the Thoth-Amon Feature drops 3 to 6 additional mystery symbols across the grid.
A random Linked Reels mechanic can also fire during any base game spin, syncing two reels to show identical symbols. During free spins, this can link all six reels simultaneously.
Landing 3, 4, 5, or 6 scatters awards 10, 15, 25, or 50 free spins respectively. You then pick one of three modes: City of Thieves (Tower Wilds on all reels, low-medium volatility), Temple of the Serpent (Mystery Symbols on all reels with multipliers up to 7x, medium-high volatility), or Walls of Tarantia (Battle Wilds expanding horizontally, low-medium volatility). Temple of the Serpent is the only mode with real upside, but even then the ceiling remains disappointing.
Bonus Buy Options
RTP, Volatility and Max Win
RTP sits at 96.65%, which is fair and above the industry average. Hit frequency is around 25%, so you will land something roughly every four spins. Volatility is classified as medium. Sources conflict on the max win, citing either 1,008x or 1,800x your stake. Even taking the higher figure, 1,800x on medium variance is the ceiling of a slot that has no business asking for your time if you are chasing big multiples.
With a proper bankroll, the 25% hit rate keeps your balance from draining instantly, but the lack of upside means you are essentially grinding for small returns. For serious players who expect a 5,000x or 10,000x ceiling on feature-heavy games, Conan will not deliver. The ratio of feature complexity to max win is completely off.
