Gates of Olympus arrived in February 2021 and did something the slot world hadn’t quite seen in that form: it put random multiplier orbs into every spin of the base game, not just the bonus. Combined with a scatter pays layout and tumbling reels, the result was a game where any ordinary spin could suddenly chain into something significant — the orb drops in, the tumbles keep going, the multipliers add up, and a modest cluster turns into a session-defining moment. That unpredictability caught on fast, and the game spent multiple consecutive years as one of the most-played slots globally.
Who They Are For
Pragmatic Play has since expanded the franchise across seven distinct releases, ranging from genuine mechanical upgrades to seasonal re-skins, with each title staying within the same Greek mythology setting and Zeus-as-scatter structure. Free play demos of the on-site series titles are available on this page, and the full catalogue is broken down below.
The series suits players who want high volatility without complex bonus architecture. There’s no pick-and-click, no second-screen feature, no mechanic that requires learning. The tension comes entirely from watching multiplier orbs stack during a tumble sequence, and the free spins round amplifies this by carrying a running total multiplier that accumulates across every spin rather than resetting. If that kind of concentrated, singular drama appeals, this is one of the series that does it best. Players who prefer variety in their bonus rounds or lower volatility will find the formula repetitive, as every version is built around the same rhythm.
Gates of Series Breakdown
- Gates of Olympus (2021) — The original. A 6×5 scatter pays grid where 8 or more matching symbols anywhere trigger a win. Multiplier orbs drop randomly during spins and tumbles in both standard play and free spins, with values from 2x to 500x; all orbs on the grid at the end of a tumble sequence are added together and applied to the win. Four or more Zeus scatters trigger 15 free spins, where orb values accumulate into a running total multiplier that carries across spins. Max win 5,000x, RTP 96.5%.
- Gates of Olympus Dice (2022) — A cosmetic reskin of the original. The gemstone and artefact symbols are replaced with dice designs, and the god Zeus takes on a dice-themed visual, but the entire mathematical structure is unchanged — same 6×5 grid, same scatter pays, same 2x–500x multipliers, same 5,000x cap, same 96.5% RTP. For players who prefer the dice aesthetic over the jewel-heavy original, but not a mechanical reason to choose one over the other.
- Gates of Olympus 1000 (December 2023) — The first meaningful upgrade. The grid and scatter pays system are unchanged, but multiplier orbs now carry values from 2x to 1,000x rather than capping at 500x, and the max win is tripled to 15,000x. The free spins running total multiplier benefits directly from the higher orb ceiling, which is what makes the bonus round feel substantially different from the original. The game became the most-played slot globally in 2024. RTP 96.5%.
- Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 (2024) — A seasonal reskin of Gates of Olympus 1000. Zeus appears in a Santa hat, the symbols take on a winter aesthetic, and snow dusts the background, but the mechanics are identical to the 1000 version — same 1,000x multipliers, same 15,000x max win, same 96.5% RTP. Released for the Christmas period and offered by operators looking to surface the series with a seasonal hook.
- Gates of Olympus Pachi (2024) — The most structurally different entry in the series. Plays on a 3×3 grid with 27 win ways rather than the scatter pays layout used by every other version. Retains the Zeus theme and the Greek mythology aesthetic but introduces Thunder Spins, Free Spins, and Super Free Spins in place of the standard orb-accumulation system. A compact, faster-paced alternative for players who find the 6×5 format too slow-burning. RTP 96.04%.
- Gates of Olympus 1000 Dice (2025) — A dice cosmetic reskin applied to the 1000 version, mirroring the relationship between the original and the Dice variant. Same 6×5 grid, same 2x–1,000x multipliers, same 15,000x max win, same 96.5% RTP as Gates of Olympus 1000. No mechanical changes from the 1000.
- Gates of Olympus Super Scatter (April 2025) — The latest major release and the highest-potential title in the series. Returns the multiplier orbs to a 2x–500x range (not the 1,000x of the two 1000 variants), but introduces the Super Scatter symbol, which pays an instant prize at the moment of bonus trigger based on how many Super Scatters are included: one pays 100x, two pays 500x, three pays 5,000x, four pays 50,000x. That last scenario is the theoretical max win and is extremely rare, but the tiered instant prize structure changes the character of every free spins trigger — any bonus could be routine or transformative before the first free spin is even played. RTP 96.5%.
Feel free to try out the demos and free play mode below. If more of the same takes your fancy, you may want to check out our God’s themed slots as well for a complete lineup of similar titles.
