Gates of Olympus
Gates of Olympus by Pragmatic Play is a scatter-pay tumbler with multipliers, launched in 2021 and positioned today as a volatile slot with a below‑average RTP in our catalog.
Facts
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| RTP | 95.51 % |
| Volatility | high |
| Max win | 5000x |
| Mechanics | Cascading Reels, Buy Feature, Free Spins, Multiplier |
| Released | 2021-02-13 |
About the game
Pragmatic Play 2021: Gates of Olympus in the scatter‑pay lane
This release moved Pragmatic Play into count‑anywhere payouts, leaning on tumbles and visible multipliers. In 2021 it felt like a clean pivot away from rigid lines.
In today’s catalog it’s a familiar reference, but the numbers no longer stand out. The RTP doesn’t reach the current median, and the top win is capped conservatively.
Tumble with 8–30 scatter‑pays: how a spin resolves
Payouts depend on how many symbols land, not on lines. I checked the screen table: crown 12–30: €100, 10–11: €50, 8–9: €20; hourglass 12–30: €50, 10–11: €20, 8–9: €5; ring 12–30: €30, 10–11: €10, 8–9: €4; cup 12–30: €24, 10–11: €4, 8–9: €3. Scatters pay separately: 4: €6, 5: €10, 6: €200.
After evaluation, winning symbols vanish and new ones drop in (tumble). A spin ends when no fresh group of at least 8 matching symbols forms; then the next bet starts. Accounting is simple, the cadence is set by the cascade chain.
95.51% RTP and HIGH volatility: risk profile
RTP is 95.51%. That’s below our catalog’s median, so the house edge bites a bit more than on adjacent titles. Small on paper, meaningful over long sessions.
HIGH volatility shifts results to long dry spells punctuated by rarer peaks. You need disciplined bankroll pacing and trimmed expectations without the cushion of a higher RTP.
5,000x top and the trade‑offs behind it
The stated max win is 5,000x. In today’s lineup that cap is moderate; newer games often reach higher. Here, the design leans on multipliers rather than headline caps.
The hidden cost shows up in frequent small outcomes and pressure on stake until a strong round lands. The Buy Feature exists but doesn’t change the math; it just front‑loads the variance.
Live session: €200 Buy → 15 Free Spins, €42.20 total
I bought 15 Free Spins for €200 (Buy Feature visible in the UI). The round played by the book with bonus banners and tumble sequences; on‑screen multipliers included 2x, applied within the tumble flow.
Final bonus return: €42.20. Net versus cost: −€157.80. A clean snapshot of high variance: premium entry, modest conversion, wide deviation in a single cycle.
Rules
How wins are formed in Gates of Olympus
Payouts are awarded for 8–30 matching symbols anywhere on the grid, per the paytable. After evaluation, winning symbols are removed and tumbles continue until no new qualifying group appears. Scatters have their own pays and are position‑independent.
Active mechanics: cascading, multipliers, free spins
The game uses cascading/tumble after each evaluation. Multiplier symbols can land and, when active, multiply the win from the tumble sequence. In free spins, multipliers accumulate into a total that applies across the round, as per the game’s published rules.
Accessing the feature and the Buy option
Free spins trigger naturally with at least 4 scatters; where allowed, there is also a Buy Feature, observed here at €200 for 15 Free Spins. Spin count and multiplier handling follow the standard rules of the title.
Paytable
| Crown | 12-30: €100 · 10-11: €50 · 8-9: €20 |
|---|---|
| Hourglass | 12-30: €50 · 10-11: €20 · 8-9: €5 |
| Ring | 12-30: €30 · 10-11: €10 · 8-9: €4 |
| Cup | 12-30: €24 · 10-11: €4 · 8-9: €3 |
| Scatter | 6: €200 · 5: €10 · 4: €6 |
Screenshots
Verdict
- Clear count‑anywhere payouts
- Cascades plus multipliers that can lift tumble chains
- Buy Feature for direct access to free spins
- 95.51% RTP below catalog median
- High volatility with extended dry spells
- A 5,000x cap lags behind many recent launches
Gates of Olympus is a coherent scatter‑pay proposition with austere math. The below‑median RTP and HIGH variance demand discipline, while the 5,000x cap keeps the ceiling in the middle of the pack.
Written by Ileana Marinescu
FAQ
What is the RTP in Gates of Olympus?
95.51%, according to the supplier’s listing in our catalog.
Is there a bonus buy option?
Yes, observed at €200 for 15 free spins, where available by jurisdiction.
What is the maximum win?
Up to 5,000x the total bet, per the catalog sheet.
How do I keep it responsible?
Set limits, take breaks, stake only what you can afford to lose, and seek professional help if financial or emotional pressure shows up.