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Gryphons Castle Deluxe

By Mascot Gaming

Gryphons Castle Deluxe

⭐ 7 / 10
Slots / Pokies 5x3, 20 paylines
StudioMascot Gaming
RTP~96.6% headline (indicative — Mascot runs variable
VolatilityMedium
Max winHigh, several-thousand× (indicative)
Reels5x3, 20 paylines

The Judge's Verdict

Gryphons by name, a measured bonus chase by nature — Mascot Gaming's Gryphons Castle Deluxe is a worthwhile few-spins pokie if the free-spins round and its chest buy-in are what you're after. The catch: the RTP travels by operator config, so the value of that chest swings with the version you're playing.

✔ The good

  • Stylish medieval-fantasy presentation with a moody soundtrack
  • Free-spins round carries a 3x multiplier for bigger feature hits
  • Optional chest bonus-buy if you want the feature now
  • Medium volatility keeps sessions readable, not brutal

⚠ The catch

  • RTP varies by operator config — a low version quietly costs you
  • The chest bonus-buy runs ~1,000x, so repeat buys add up fast
  • Feature-led design means the base game can feel flat between spins

How Gryphons Castle Deluxe plays

A snarling eagle-lion guards a mist-wrapped keep, and Mascot Gaming leans hard into the medieval-mythology mood: stone parapets, gilded shields and a moody soundtrack that earns its keep. Under the polish it's a straightforward 5x3, 20-payline build — the Gryphon is the wild, the ornate shield is the scatter, and three-plus scatters hand you up to 15 free spins carrying a 3x multiplier. There's also a chest in the base game you can click to buy straight into the bonus, which is exactly the lever I reach for first.

  • Feel: clean, mid-tempo play with decent dead-spin tolerance — a medium-volatility ride, not a feast-or-famine pokie.
  • Bonus value: the free-spins round with its 3x multiplier is the whole show, so the buy is tempting; just price it against your bankroll, because the chest runs around 1,000x your stake.
  • Session: steady trickle in the base game, occasional wild stacks, with the real swings saved for the feature.

The catch: Mascot ships this title in more than one RTP configuration — the headline build sits near 96.6%, but operators can run lower versions, so confirm the figure before you commit. A pricey bonus-buy on a low-RTP config is a fast way to bleed a balance. And remember, at an offshore casino there's no Australian-law protection if anything goes sideways. 18+ only.

Features

Wild gryphon, shield scatter, up to 15 free spins, 3x multiplier, bonus buy (chest)

Gryphons Castle Deluxe is a 5x3, 20-payline medieval-fantasy pokie from Mascot Gaming, built around a wild gryphon, shield scatters and a free-spins bonus (with multiplier) you can also buy into via an in-reel chest.

FAQ

Is Gryphons Castle Deluxe worth playing?

Yes, for a feature-led session — the free-spins round with its 3x multiplier and the chest buy-in are the draw. Just check which RTP version your casino runs first, because the value of that bonus-buy depends on it. Treat it as a bonus chase, not a long grind.

What is Gryphons Castle Deluxe's RTP?

The headline build sits near 96.6%, but Mascot Gaming ships this pokie in more than one RTP configuration and operators can run lower versions. Always confirm the exact figure with your casino before you play.

Does Gryphons Castle Deluxe have a bonus buy?

Yes. Alongside triggering the free spins with three or more shield scatters, you can click the in-reel chest to buy straight into the bonus round, typically around 1,000x your stake. Price that buy against your bankroll before you commit.