Medusa

Medusa Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	NextGen Gaming
Release Date	2012
Theme	Ancient Greek mythology
Layout	5×3
Paylines	25
Core Mechanics	Once Bitten free spins, Turned to Stone respins with expanding wild and 3× multiplier, Super Spins with 5× multiplier, Pegasus pick‑a‑prize bonus up to 50× stake
Developer	NextGen Gaming
Platform	Online casinos

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	spear tip, vase, grapes	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	winged sandals, earrings, snake emblem, Medusa coin	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Greek soldier, Acropolis temple	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Medusa wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Medusa logo scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Medusa Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Once Bitten Free Spins	3 or more scatter symbols	10 free spins	Free spins with doubled prizes and retrigger potential	Soldier symbol during free spins awards Super Spins
Turned to Stone Respins	3 Medusa wilds on middle reels	3 respins	One wild expands to full reel and locks	All wins multiplied by 3×
Super Spins	Soldier symbol during free spins	Up to 3 Super Spins	Extra spins after free spins	All wins multiplied by 5×
Pegasus Bonus	3 Pegasus symbols		Pick‑a‑prize selection	Prize up to 50× stake; double if during free spins; 5× multiplier during Super Spins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does Medusa have?	Medusa has 25 paylines.
What is the RTP of Medusa?	The RTP is 95.42%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 5000× the wager.
What triggers the free spins feature?	Landing three or more scatter symbols triggers the Once Bitten free spins.
What does the Turned to Stone feature do?	It gives three respins with an expanding wild and 3× multiplier when three wilds land on the middle reels.

Medusa Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses