Free spins are triggered by landing four or more Ares scatter symbols anywhere on the grid, awarding 15 spins with the enhanced six-tier multiplier ladder. The feature is retriggerable, meaning additional sets of 15 spins can be added if enough scatters appear during the bonus round, extending the opportunity to climb the multiplier tiers. Because the top multiplier reaches 500× and the game’s maximum win is capped at 10,000× the stake, the bonus round is the primary engine for reaching the upper end of the payout spectrum. The RTP configuration supports this, with the base game at 96.40% and the bonus-buy variant at 96.39%, indicating that the free spins round is calibrated to return slightly less per unit wagered when purchased directly, but still within a narrow margin. ***** contribution weights for bonus funds will vary by *****, but the underlying math model remains consistent: the bulk of expected value in Sword of Ares is concentrated in sessions where the multiplier ladder is pushed to its highest tiers during free spins.