Game of Thrones 243 Ways is a Microgaming video slot officially licensed from HBO’s fantasy series, built on a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 243 fixed ways to win. House crests from Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, and Baratheon stand in for traditional card symbols, and the standout mechanic lets players pick a House before triggering free spins, each offering a different combination of spin count and multiplier. A four-tier Gamble Trail adds an extra risk-and-reward layer after any win, and low-value playing-card symbols keep the paytable grounded even between bigger feature hits.
| Provider | Microgaming |
| RTP | 94.86% |
| Reels / Rows | 5 / 3 |
| Paylines | 243 Ways |
| Max Win | 605,000 coins |
| Release Year | 2014 |
The Four Houses free spins round is the game’s centerpiece: before the bonus begins, players choose loyalty to Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, or Baratheon, and each House locks in a different balance of spin count, multiplier strength, and stacked symbols — favor Targaryen for fewer, bigger-multiplier spins, or Stark for a longer run at a lower multiplier. Outside the bonus, any win can be sent through a four-level Gamble Trail for a chance to multiply it further, though a wrong guess forfeits the win. Scatter symbols award instant prizes even without triggering the full bonus, and wild symbols substitute for every regular symbol except scatters. The House-crest high symbols also pay some of the biggest base-game prizes on their own, so the reels stay worth watching between free-spin triggers.
Pros
- Officially licensed HBO branding with House crests and character-based symbols
- Choose-your-House free spins let players pick their own risk-and-reward combination
- Four-tier Gamble Trail adds an extra risk layer after any win
Cons
- 94.86% RTP sits below the Microgaming average
- No fixed jackpot or progressive prize on offer
- Bonus retriggers can be slower to land than on newer 243-ways titles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RTP of Game of Thrones 243 Ways?
Game of Thrones 243 Ways carries a return-to-player rate of 94.86%, as reported by independent slot aggregators.
How many ways to win does Game of Thrones 243 Ways have?
The game uses a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 243 fixed ways to win instead of traditional paylines.
What is the maximum win on Game of Thrones 243 Ways?
The game's maximum win is reported at up to 605,000 coins, reached mainly through the Four Houses free spins bonus.