Gates of Olympus

Every once in a while, a slot comes along that takes the online gaming industry by storm and takes over as the most played game. Pragmatic Play has had such hits over the years. Gates of Olympus is one such game that has its sweepstakes version.

With Gates of Olympus, Pragmatic Play established itself as one of the leading game providers, with the slot bagging accolades two years after its release. With rave reviews from experts in the industry, the title cemented its name among the greatest slots created for online players. Gates of Olympus spots 6 reels and 5 rows with 20 paylines while the maximum payout is set at 5000x your bet.

Based on Greek mythology, the slot delivers an exhilarating time as you spin the reels with lots of prizes on the bonus rounds. Full of action and animations to boot, the slot provides all the best elements players look for in sweeps slots. Get scatters to enter the free spins round with sticky multipliers that win you up to 100x your bet.

Gates of Olympus Slot Interface 

Gameplay and Mechanics

Pragmatic Play is known for its quality of games, and simple gameplay is one of the things that makes them stand out. Gates of Olympus stays true to this layout and makes it easy for players to get started on the game quickly, even when they are playing for the first time.

You have the button panel at the bottom of the game screen with the spin button on the right and buttons on either side of it that let you adjust your bet. The slot is playable with wagers of 0.20 GC going up to 100 GC. Click on the auto-play button to select the number of times you want to keep the reels spinning, which is set at a maximum of 100.

Gates of Olympus Symbols

The symbols in the game keep with the theme. Go in search of Zeus’ crown, which is the highest-paying symbol on the reels, or get the hourglass. You also have a chalice, a ring, and different coloured jewels. Pragmatic Play keeps the game authentic, sidestepping the typical face card symbols we are used to from slots.

In addition to the regular symbols, the game includes a scatter symbol with Zeus on it and the word spelt out. The slot applies a cluster pays system that pays out matching clusters of symbols. With this type of winning system, players win when matching symbols are connected vertically or horizontally.

This combines with a tumble feature that can keep the wins coming infinitely if you can keep landing the right symbols. Matching symbols burst and leave spaces filled by symbols falling from atop the reels. You can also choose whether to keep ambient music on or turn it off.

Additionally, you have settings for visual effects that help you tailor the game to your style of playing.

Right next to the settings button is the information button. Press this button to learn about the different symbols and the bonus rounds. All the information you need about the game is conveniently contained on this menu.

Gates of Olympus Game Rules and Symbols 

Bonus Features and Special Symbols

Pragmatic Play is a game provider that likes to keep the bonus rounds elaborate with lots of features to boost your wins and plenty of special symbols. Gates of Olympus takes all the clever features from Pragmatic Play’s signature bonus rounds, combining them for a thrill of a bonus round.

Multipliers

First are the multiplier symbols, which are playable on the base game and the free spins round. You have four different jewels for multipliers, each displaying a random multiplier whenever it hits.

The random multiplier value can be anything from 2x to 500x. It stays sticky as the tumble sequence continues and ends when there are no more winning combinations. Your total multiplier is then totalled up, and your winnings are paid to you.

Multiplier wins are collected through the duration of the bonus round and given to you when the round comes to an end. Land three or more scatters during the bonus round and get 5 more free spins added to your bonus round.

Gates of Olympus Free Spins

The free spins round is triggered when you land 4 or more scatters anywhere on the reels. Players start this round with 15 free spins, and as the round goes on, multiplier symbols hit the reels. If spins with multipliers result in wins, the sum is added to your final win.

Gates of Olympus Multipliers 

Ante Bet

The Ante Bet is yet another facet of the bonus games you have on Gates of Olympus. With this feature, the player selects a bet multiplier. Choose different multipliers, and the game changes in different ways.

For example, choose a 25x multiplier, and your chances of winning free spins are increased with more scatter symbols on the reels. A multiplier of 20x opens you up to the chance of buying a free spin round. Pay 100x the value of your bet, and you have the free spins round to yourself without having to get all the scatters for it.

As aforementioned, you have the option to buy your way to the free spins round. All you have to do is pay 100x your bet to enter the free spins round from the base game. Players should note that choosing the 25x multiplier disables the option to buy the free spins round.

Design and Graphics

Gates of Olympus is an eye-catching game from the very moment you click on it to launch it. You have lots of graphic qualities to enjoy as you play. The reels are set in Olympus with pillars floating in the clouds and Zeus beside the reels.

Animations keep the game brimming with action as you have visual effects for when you spin the reels and when you strike wins. Gold and purple hues keep the slot looking classy with an air of grandeur and sophistication.

The sound quality goes well with the graphics, as you have an airy, rising number as the soundtrack. Spinning the reels is made even better with the sound effects that come with it. Large block typography ensures everything is always visible, so there is never any confusion about what buttons you are pressing.

We liked that the game crams all these graphic and sound qualities into a small game screen that remains seamless in the way it runs. A simple yet convenient layout ensures you have a large portion of the game screen dedicated to the reels.

All the information you need is conveniently placed, so you are never stuck when navigating the game and learning about its workings.

Gates of Olympus Pragmatic Play Slot Design 

Conclusion

Gates of Olympus is an excellent slot game with lots of perks for players who make it to the bonus round. We liked that the graphic features keep you engrossed in the reel spinning, and the sound effects never get too repetitive.

That the game is a high volatility slot means that you are always celebrating a win every now and again, however small it may be. With the graphics revamped, there is little the game needs to improve on though it could benefit from more bonus rounds.

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