Gates of Olympus Slot
GAME FEATURES
Pragmatic Play’s wildly successful Gates of Olympus slot is one of the most popular games at PlayOJO. With a ground-breaking combination of Pays Anywhere format, tumble feature, Greek mythology theme, and extremely high volatility, Gates of Olympus is still delivering the fun.
It was released in 2021, yet is still one of the most searched for slots online. Gates of Olympus may look like a Cluster Pays game but it’s not. As the Pays Anywhere name suggests, you only need to hit 8 or more symbols anywhere on the screen to win – there’s no need for them to be connected. The free spins feature is outstanding yet infrequent, but the tumble feature and multipliers will keep you entertained while you wait.
If you’re new to the game and looking for the Gates of Olympus demo, or you’re just looking for a new place to play Gates of Olympus online, then PlayOJO has you covered. Or, if you’d like to get some unusual insights first that you won’t find anywhere else, then stick with us for the next few minutes. You won’t regret it.
Facts and tips you didn’t know
You almost certainly know your way around the Gates of Olympus slot already, so we’re not going to list the basic rules of the game. Instead, our team of slots experts has come up with some stuff you may not know, even though you’ve played the game a lot.
Do you know how big the multipliers go?
There are 15 different multipliers that can land on any base game spin, but they only activate if you hit a winning spin. Multipliers range from 2x right up to 100x, 250x and 500x, and it’s possible to hit more than one – multiple multipliers if you like! In our 70 minute research session involving real money gameplay to provide these insights, we saw 3 multipliers on screen at the same time, and one multiplier of 20x.
Gates of Olympus is more volatile than you think
If you play Gates of Olympus slot for an hour or more, you’ll get a good sense of quite how volatile this game really is. The game’s max win is 5,000x, which usually points to high variance, and Pragmatic Play have given Gates of Olympus a ‘High’ volatility rating of 5 out of 5. That may seem like the highest of any Pragmatic Play slot (and it does feel like it) but games like Gates of Olympus 1000 and Sweet Kingdom are classified as Very High.
We played for over an hour to hit the 4 scatters needed to trigger the free spins feature. But there’s a lot of action along the way, thanks to the frequency of the Pays Anywhere wins and the pretty regular multipliers.
Free spins are pretty rare
Gates of Olympus has been programmed to award the Gates of Olympus free spins feature only 1 in every 448 spins, on average. That is far higher than most other online slots. To trigger the free spins, you need to land 4 scatters anywhere on the reels, rather than the usual 3. That makes it much harder to hit. You do get 15 free spins when it happens, and any multipliers that appear during winning free spins are added together and apply to the entire free spins win. You can also retrigger 5 more free spins if you hit 3 scatters.
Here’s the moment from our real gameplay session video that we hit the free spins feature:
The Ante Bet boosts your chance of free spins, but by how much?
The Ante Bet feature on the left of the reels allows you to increase your bet size by 25% to double your chances of hitting the feature. But did you know what your actual chances are? Well given the default hit rate for the free spins feature is 1 in 448 spins, the Ante Bet reduces it to 1 in 224 spins.
We played Gates of Olympus for the 20p minimum bet, and with Ante Bet active, we were betting 25p per spin. Is that good value? Actually, it’s no better or worse, as the Gates of Olympus RTP is exactly the same either way.
Big numbers prove it’s a top PlayOJO slot
Pragmatic Play say their Gates of Olympus online slot is one of the most successful games of all time. There’s certainly a case for that, but no way to really know. However, even at PlayOJO, 3 years after it was released, it’s still doing the business. In 2024, it is one of the 40 most played slots, out of over 5,000 slots. The biggest win at PlayOJO so far is £32,412, and 1,245 players have rated this game 4 out of 5 stars.
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Other games like this
Gates of Olympus 1000
If you like Gates of Olympus but fancy some even higher volatility and max wins, then the 1000 version is a good place to start. Multipliers go up to 1,000x, and the max win is 15,000x.
Sweet Bonanza
Another of Pragmatic’s most played games of all time, Sweet Bonanza is a similar type of Pays Anywhere slot but with a huge 21,175x max win, and yet only Medium volatility.
Rise of Atlantis
Blueprint’s 2023 release is a decent homage to Gates of Olympus, with an ancient mythology theme, Pays Anywhere format and massive 10,000 max win. The features are reminiscent of Gates of Olympus, so if you’re a fan, you’ll probably like this one too.
Our verdict
With a mix of Pays Anywhere mechanic, unlimited tumbles, multipliers of up to 500x and a rare but outstanding free spins bonus, the original Gates of Olympus slot is a superb play. As we’ve shown, it’s a highly volatile game with a relatively high 20p min bet, so it’s one for more experienced slots players, or those with a larger bankroll.
If you’re interested in playing Gates of Olympus – or any of our 5000+ online slots – at PlayOJO, you can create your account in less than 2 minutes. You’ll get 50 free spins on another top slot when you make your first deposit (terms apply). There are no wagering requirements, and no limit to how much you can win with your free spins.
FAQs
Does PlayOJO have a Gates of Olympus demo?
You can enjoy unlimited Gates of Olympus free play with PlayOJO’s Gates of Olympus demo. To access the free play version of Gates of Olympus, create your account, and once it’s verified, tap the game tile and choose the Try For Free version.
What’s the max win on Gate of Olympus?
The maximum win on Gates of Olympus UK slot is 5,000 times your stake. In real terms, the max win is £250,000, though you’d have to be betting the game’s max bet to win that, and we always recommend players play safely, only betting what you can afford to spend while keeping things fun.
What does the Gates of Olympus meter actually do?
The box on the left hand side of the reels may look like a meter you have to charge up, but it’s not. In some games, if you fill up the meter, you trigger an extra multiplier or bonus feature but with the Gates of Olympus slot online, the meter isn’t a meter at all, it’s just a list of the tumble wins during the same spin and there’s no benefit to filling it up.
Why should I play Gates of Olympus online slot at PlayOJO?
PlayOJO is where everyone can have a great time. We’re all about fun and fair play. Plus, we’ve made OJO’s place easy to access and we make sure all players are safe. We’re known for our no-wagering bonuses, our no minimum withdrawals and our lack of limits on winnings. Play Gates of Olympus at PlayOJO and you’ll have lots of fun with no limits.
