Gates of Olympus – What Is This Slot?
Gates of Olympus is a scatter pays slot by Pragmatic Play that was released on 25 February 2021. The game uses a 6x5 grid layout and pays for any number of matching symbols on the screen, regardless of their layout on the grid. The game features Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, as the Scatter symbol.
Two of the most important features of this slot are the Tumble Feature and the multiplier symbols. The Tumble Feature allows for new symbols to drop into the grid in place of the symbols that won the round. This gives new winning combinations an opportunity to form, and hence enables the player to win more money in a single spin. The slot pays out for any number of multiplier symbols ranging in value from 2x to 500x. These can appear in both the base game and the Free Spins round. In the base game, the total value of the visible multipliers is added together and applied to the winning total of that spin. In Free Spins, the multipliers are added to a running total that will be applied to all wins during that round. There is also an Ante Bet mode and a Buy Feature to allow the player to skip to the Free Spins round.
How to Play Gates of Olympus
Gates of Olympus uses a scatter pays system on a 6x5 grid - there are no paylines. Players win if the game displays 8 or more of the same symbol on the screen at the same time.
- Click the + or - buttons to adjust your bet size. The game also has an in-game menu from which you can activate either the Ante Bet or Buy Free Spins modes.
- Press the Spin button to start the game. The screen will fill with 30 symbols on the 6x5 grid. Players win if the game displays 8 or more of the same symbol type on the screen.
- After every winning spin, the winning symbols will disappear from the grid. The symbols that remain will fall to the bottom of the grid, and new symbols will drop in from the top of the grid to replace those that have disappeared. This is the Tumble Feature. This process continues until no more winning symbols appear in the grid. There is no limit to the number of times this can happen in one spin.
- Multiplier symbols are glowing orb symbols with wings. These symbols can land on any of the reels of the slot while the player is spinning the reels. Each multiplier symbol has a value between 2x and 500x. The total value of each of the visible multiplier symbols at the end of a spin is added together to form a total that is applied to the winning total of that spin.
- The Zeus Scatter symbol can land anywhere on any of the reels. If 4 or more of these symbols land on the screen during the base game, the Free Spins round will begin.
- The player can use the Buy Feature button to purchase entry into the Free Spins round. In this mode, the player must place 100x their total bet in order to jump straight into the Free Spins round. The player can also select the Ante Bet mode to place 25x their current total bet and double their chances of winning the Free Spins round.
Bonus Features
Tumble Feature
After every spin of the reels in Gates of Olympus, any winning symbols will be automatically removed from the grid. These symbols will fall to the bottom of the screen, and new symbols will drop in from the top to fill in the newly-emptied spaces. This continues until no more winning combinations can be formed in that round. There is no limit to the number of times that this can happen. Once the spinning round is over, all wins during that round will be paid to the player.
Multiplier Symbols
Glowing orb symbols with wings can land on any of the reels of the slot. These can land in both the base game and the Free Spins round. Each has a random value between 2x and 500x - 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x, 250x or 500x. All values of the visible multipliers at the end of a spin will be added together - this forms the total that will be applied to the total winning value of that spin.
Free Spins – Cumulative Multipliers
Landing 4 or more of the Zeus Scatter symbols on the screen during the base game will trigger the Free Spins round. During this round, the player will receive 15 free spins.
Buy Feature & Ante Bet
The Buy Feature button can be used to purchase entry into the Free Spins round. In order to do so, the player must place 100x of the total amount that they have bet in order to jump to the Free Spins round. Alternatively, the player can use the Ante Bet mode to place 25x their total bet. When this mode is active, the player's chances of landing the Scatter symbols will double, effectively giving them a doubled chance of landing the 4 required Scatter symbols to enter the 15 spins of Free Spins. In this mode, the player's total bet is increased to 25x its original value, hence the name Ante Bet. The Buy Feature is disabled in this mode.
Free Spins Round – Cumulative Multipliers Build All Round
During the Free Spins round, the player will receive 15 free spins with special reels. Each time the player wins while in this round, any multipliers that are awarded will be added to a total that will be applied to all wins during that round. The more winning multipliers the player earns, the higher the total that will be applied to all their spins during that round of Free Spins. If during the Free Spins round, the player lands 3 or more of the Zeus Scatter symbols, they will be awarded 5 additional free spins.
| Free Spins Event | Effect |
|---|---|
| 4+ Scatters in base game | Triggers Free Spins — 15 free spins awarded |
| Multiplier symbol lands and wins | Value added to the running total multiplier for the whole round |
| Running total multiplier | Applied to all winning combinations — never resets between spins |
| 3+ Scatters during Free Spins | +5 additional free spins awarded |
| Buy Free Spins (100× bet) | Enters the round directly — same rules, same starting 15 spins |
Special Bets & Buy Feature
There are two main bet modes within Gates of Olympus, as well as the Buy Feature option. The Ante Bet mode and the Buy Feature cannot be used at the same time.
| Mode | Bet Multiplier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 20× | Standard play — natural Free Spins frequency |
| Ante Bet | 25× | Doubles Free Spins trigger chance — more Scatter symbols on reels. Buy Free Spins disabled while active |
Buy Feature Options
| Buy Option | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Buy Free Spins | 100× total bet | Instant entry to the Free Spins round — 15 free spins, cumulative multipliers active |
RTP & Variance Explained
The base game of Gates of Olympus features an RTP of 96.50% which is above the average RTP of the other Pragmatic Play slots. This value does not change throughout the game - whether in the base game, Ante Bet mode or during the Free Spins round. Hence, there is no penalty for using any of the features of the slot. The game features a volatility of 5 out of 5, indicating that the base game rounds can go on for some time without any wins for the player. The vast majority of the player's winnings will come from the Free Spins round. The 5,000x maximum win for this slot is relatively low for a game with such high volatility. However, the bonus Free Spins round includes the cumulative multipliers that allow for the very high win to potentially be reached during that bonus round.
| Bet Mode | RTP |
|---|---|
| Normal play | 96.50% |
| Ante Bet | 96.50% |
| Buy Free Spins | 96.50% |
Our Verdict
✅ Pros
- Consistent 96.50% RTP across all modes — no penalty for Buy Feature or Ante Bet
- Cumulative Free Spins multiplier — grows throughout the entire round
- Multipliers up to 500× — enormous burst potential
- Tumble Feature chains multiple wins per spin
- Ante Bet doubles Free Spins frequency at only 25% extra cost
- Free demo available instantly, no account needed
- One of the most played and most recognised Pragmatic Play slots
❌ Cons
- Max win capped at 5,000× — low for a 5/5 volatility slot
- Base game can be very dry for long stretches
- No Ante Bet + Buy Feature combination — one or the other
- Scatter limited to 4+ to trigger Free Spins — slower natural rate
Gates of Olympus FAQ
The base game has an RTP of 96.50%. This value remains the same for both the Ante Bet mode and the Free Spins round that is purchased with the Buy Feature button. Hence, there is no reduction of the RTP if the player chooses to use any of the features included in the slot.
The maximum win that can be awarded to the player is 5,000x of the player's initial bet. At the maximum bet level of €100, the maximum prize that can be won is €500,000. However, if the total win reaches 5,000x during a round, the slot will automatically end the round for that player.
After every spin, any winning symbols will be removed from the screen. The remaining symbols will fall to the bottom of the screen, and new symbols will drop into the empty spaces that the winning symbols vacated. This will continue to happen until there are no more winning combinations on the screen. There is no limit to the number of times that this happens. All wins will be paid to the player when the last tumble of the spin occurs.
The multiplier symbols have the appearance of glowing orbs with wings. They can land on any of the slot's reels. Each one features a random multiplier value between 2x and 500x - 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x, 250x or 500x. In the base game, the total of all of the visible multipliers will be calculated at the end of a spin - that total will be applied to that spin's winning total. During the Free Spins round, any multipliers that are won will be added to a total that will be applied to all of the player's wins during that round.
The Buy Free Spins feature can be used to skip to the Free Spins round. To do so, the player will have to place 100x the current total of their bet. However, the Buy Feature is disabled when the 25x Ante Bet mode is active — the player must first switch to the 20x bet mode to use it.
The Ante Bet mode will increase the total value of the player's bet to 25x its original value. In this mode, the player will double their chances of winning the Free Spins round. The cost of activating the Ante Bet mode is an additional 25% of the player's bet per spin. The Buy Feature will be disabled when this mode is active.
Yes, the free play demo of Gates of Olympus is available to play on this page. The free play mode does not require the players to register for an account or to make any deposits into their casino account. All features of the slot are available to play in the demo mode.