Slot Overview: Gates of Olympus by Pragmatic Play

Gates of Olympus by Pragmatic Play has undoubtedly made a significant impact in the online slot world.

In this review, I will provide an honest and comprehensive analysis of the game, covering everything from symbol categories to bonus features and the overall player experience.

We will explore the elements that contribute to the success of Gates of Olympus, while also addressing any potential drawbacks.

This review is intended for both newcomers seeking guidance and experienced slot players looking to try their luck at the virtual gates.

Ultimately, we aim to determine what makes this game appealing and whether it is the right choice for you.

Gates of Olympus Details, RTP, Payout & Volatility

Fundamentally, Gates of Olympus plays with an RTP (Return to Player) of 96.50%, percentage that can be found in a large number of slots all across the online casino resplendent.

Keep in mind: this is a theoretical average, so your results may be different at any given time in your playing session.

The game is classed as highly volatile, which doesn’t equate to wins as often as low-volatility slots – but when they come, the payouts can be far higher.

The highest payout available on a single stake is 5,000x your bet which makes for a tantalizing reward for those seeking big wins.

It is also a broad range of bet amounts, from 0.20 coins to 100 coins, which are suitable for anyone regardless of betting style and bankroll.

The game has a 6x5 reel format, replacing standard paylines with an all ways pays mechanic.

What this means is that instead of needing to hit winning lines you just need eight or more of any symbol to be next to each other anywhere on the reels.

This ‘all ways pays’ system certainly adds to the excitement – after all who knows where that winning symbol might appear!

Theme, Audio & Symbols

I must say I love this all ways pays concept; it makes old fashioned pay-lines a thing of the past.

Instead of having to hope for certain symbols to appear on certain lines in order to create a winning combination, here you just need a minimum of eight matching symbols anywhere on the 6x5 grid.

This feature adds tremendous excitement to the game and can lead to massive wins on virtually every spin.

The pay out is more, the more the similar symbols you match.

Also included are the cascading wins, or tumbling reels, feature.

If such a combination is formed, the symbols disappear and are replaced by new images that fell from the top.

And when that happens a second time, it just adds to the excitement and another pay out.

It’s nearly impossible to pin down a hit frequency without crunching loads of stats, of course, but from what I’ve seen, the smaller wins I’m talking about above are often — certainly not always, but more than some instant wins — the reality here, to keep you playing while chasing the substantial wins.

The marriage of these all ways pays and the cascading wins makes for action packed spins.

Bonus Features

The game is centered on its theme: the epic realm of Mount Olympus and the king of the gods, Zeus.

The pictures are incredibly rich and detailed, with a twinkling backdrop of marble columns, clouds floating by, and there’s even a Zeus hanging out above it all.

Even the symbol design is consistent with the themes, featuring (expensive) rocks of all shapes and sizes, crowns, and chalices to name just some of them, along with Zeus.

Zeus himself is an impressive character, sometimes throwing thunderbolts to give multipliers to the reels.

Adding to the immersion is an epic orchestral soundtrack and thrilling sound effects that play when you spin the reels and match symbols.

The visuals are striking and coupled with some fun audio that really gives the impression of being in Greek mythology.

I rather the animations including Zeus who was very impressive and added gravity to the gameplay.

Mobile Experience

The total immersive effect for Gates of Olympus is noteworthy.

It has to be said that Pragmatic Play have succeeded in bringing Greek Mythology to the reels in great style.

You'll play against beautiful background just behind giant columns and animated clouds that really make the game world seem huge. The symbols are beautifully designed in their own right, from the shimmering gemstones to the royal crowns and goblets.

The Zeus icon in particular is impressive, being so lively with detail that you can almost feel the god of gods hanging over the game.

Every spin here is in seemingly medieval settings, a world of godly riches and perhaps a little divine intervention from the big guy upstairs!

The sound design is just as integral to this as the visuals.

And the epic orchestral music keeps the energy cranked up and a constant sense of anticipation in the air, while the spin and win sound effects fulfill a little Pavlovian excitement and pleasure in the moment.

Pros & Cons

Gates of Olympus is not all about the looks and sounds, because it also comes with some unique bonus features that can be quite rewarding.

The tumbling reels feature is the highlight of the enjoyment of the game. When a win lands, the winning symbols disappear to make room for new symbols to drop down and potentially form a new win in the same spin. This process can be repeated when new winning combinations are created.

Aside from the tumbling reels, there are multiplier symbols that can appear randomly on any spin. These are the multiplier symbols that range from 2x up to a highest payout of 500x and thus greatly increase the value of a winning combination they were a part of.

In case of several multiplier symbols landing on one spin the sum of their values is multiplied by the win. This can result in gigantic payouts, particularly when this is coupled with the tumbling reels bonus.

I thought there was something pretty thrilling about waiting for a multiplier to appear, hoping it would land and boost my winnings.

Our Verdict

The Free Spins feature is activated if you hit four or more Zeus scatter icons anywhere across the reels.

This rewards 15 free spins to start with. At Free Spins, every time a multiplier comes up, it is collected in a differernt multiplier-meter.

That total multiplier is then used for every other wins in the Free Spins, whether it is from a new multiplier symbol or not.

This in turn means that the multiplier can increase at an exponential rate, which creates the probability of very big wins.

If you land 3 or more Zeus symbols during the Free Spins, you will be awarded five more free spins and the bonus round could be retriggered for even more impressive wins.

The Free Spins bonus round is where Gates of Olympus really comes into its own, allowing players to collect some big multipliers and win big!

In my tests, hitting Free Spins seemed like I’d opened a new door of possibility.

Play Responsibly

For those who want immediate access to the bonus round, Gates of Olympus comes with a Buy Bonus feature.

This provides the opportunity for players to buy into the Free Spins feature for 100x their current base bet.

That can be a dangerous thing but it can also give you a chance to … play the most profitable portion of the game right now, TODAY!

The second option is the Ante Bet feature, players are able to up their bet by 25%, but they will also double their chances of triggering the Free Spins feature.

This may be a good approach for gamblers who are ready to take a bit more risk with a bet to try to increase their chances of activating the bonus.

I had a go with both the Buy Bonus and Ante Bet options and I thought they were a uniue option to add to the playing experience.

The Buy Bonus in particular is a very exciting one for those who want their winnings straight away.