| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Released | 2021 (1000 version: 2023) |
| RTP | 96.50% default |
| Volatility | Very High |
| Grid | 6x5, pays anywhere |
| Max Win | 5,000x (1000 version: 15,000x) |
| Bonus | 15 free spins, accumulating multipliers |
Rules and Game Grid
Gates of Olympus plays on a 6x5 grid with no paylines: eight or more matching symbols anywhere on screen pay, then tumble away for new drops. Every spin can chain, and at any moment Zeus may hurl a multiplier orb — 2x to 500x — that multiplies the spin's total win.
The 2023 sequel, Gates of Olympus 1000, keeps the chassis and raises the stakes: orbs now reach 1,000x and the ceiling climbs to 15,000x. Same god, worse temper.
Symbols and Payouts
Gems in five colours form the low end; the chalice, ring, hourglass and crown sit above. Zeus is both the scatter and the narrator, floating beside the reels with lightning in hand. There are no wilds — the orbs do that job with more drama.
RTP and Volatility
Default 96.50% RTP, very high volatility. This is one of the spikiest mainstream slots ever made: the tumble-plus-orb design means most spins pay nothing and the paydays are enormous. Check your casino's configuration — Pragmatic ships lower-RTP variants, and the paytable always tells the truth.
Bets and Bankroll Fit
Stakes from $0.20 suit most budgets, but this game devours small balances: 200+ spins of runway minimum. The 100x bonus buy doubles volatility again — treat it as a separate, riskier product.
Bonus Features and Free Spins
Four scatters award 15 free spins with the rule change that built a thousand highlight clips: multiplier orbs now accumulate in a global meter and apply to every subsequent win in the round. A good bonus compounds; a great one becomes a multiplier avalanche. Retriggers add five spins, and the 1000 version's bigger orbs make its bonuses the most explosive in the Pragmatic catalogue.
Where to Play and Demo Mode
Gates of Olympus is everywhere Pragmatic Play is — including 1win, where it tops the popular tab (see our slots guide). Play the free demo via our demo page, and read the studio's story in the Pragmatic Play profile.
FAQ: Gates of Olympus
What is the RTP of Gates of Olympus?
96.50% in the default configuration of the original (some casinos run lower variants — check the paytable). Gates of Olympus 1000 runs about 96.50% as well with higher max win potential.
What is the difference between Gates of Olympus and 1000?
The 1000 version raises multiplier orbs up to 1,000x (vs 500x) and lifts the max win to 15,000x from 5,000x. The engine — 6x5 grid, pays anywhere, tumbles, free spins — is the same.
How do multiplier orbs work?
Zeus randomly throws orbs worth 2x–500x (up to 1,000x in the 1000 version). At the end of a tumble sequence, all visible orbs add together and multiply the total win of that spin.
How do I trigger free spins?
Land four or more Zeus scatters for 15 free spins, where multiplier orbs accumulate in a global meter instead of resetting each spin. A bonus buy is available in permitted regions at 100x the bet.