When George R.R. Martin created his “A Song of Ice and Fire” series of books, he created more than simply a new story. The success of the books soon led to the created of the Game of Thrones TV series on HBO and the legendary status of the series was assured.

With millions of fans across the globe, Game of Thrones has taken Martin’s epic a stage further and now you can take a small step into this heady mix of political intrigue, fantasy adventure and glamour thanks to Microgaming’s fantastic new Game of Thrones slot.

Due for release in late 2014, this epic 3×5 reel slot boasts 15 paylines at a minimum starting price of just 0.15, or you can elect to play 243 Ways to Win for a minimum price of 0.30.

Across the reels are a host of characters and symbols taken from the world of Westeros which together with a superb soundtrack and a cleverly realised skin for the game, help bring the Game of Thrones slot to life.

Stacked Wilds are on the reels in both the base game and bonus spins section and can help you create more winning lines. Land two scatter symbols and a dragons egg appears, bathed in flame, splitting open to reveal a consolation cash prize.

Land three or more scatters across the reels however and you then get the chance to enter the bonus game section. Here you have a choice of four free spin games, each one named after one of the four houses that are contesting for the throne of Westeros.

The House of Baratheon offers 8 free spins but a 5x multiplier, whereas Lannister offers 10 free spins and a 4x multiplier. Stark offers 14 free spins and a 3x multiplier, while finally if you want more free spins, fight on the side of the House of Targaryen and you’ll receive 18 free spins, with a 2x multiplier.

Yet your quest is not over once your free spins have ended, pick up your sword and enter the Trail Map feature where you can double your winnings in an instant, advancing along the map as you successfully wager your cash prize.

Microgaming wanted to make Game of Thrones a pioneering slot that captured the ambiance of the books and TV series and they have done so magnificently. Check out the epic Game of Thrones slot this winter, it’s a slot fit for a king.