Gates of Olympus is Pragmatic Play's Greek mythology flagship, released in 2021 on a 6x5 grid with a scatter-pay system: wins come from 8-30 matching symbols rather than along fixed lines. The verified specification lists an RTP of 96.5%, high volatility, a maximum win of 5,000x the stake, and the game's signature multiplier orbs carrying values from 2x up to 500x. Free spins trigger on 4+ scatter symbols and award 15 free spins. Everything below sticks to figures we could verify.
Gates of Olympus specification and paytable
The core numbers: a 6x5 grid with scatter pays, where a win needs 8-30 matching symbols anywhere in view; RTP of 96.5%; high volatility; a 5,000x stake ceiling; and multiplier orbs from 2x to 500x. Some game sheets also list 20 paylines for this title - in play, what decides a win is the matching-symbol count, so treat the symbol-count rule as the one that matters. The table collects the verified figures.
| Specification | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release date | 2021 |
| Grid | 6x5 with a scatter-pay system |
| Winning symbol count | 8-30 matching symbols |
| Paylines (as listed on some sheets) | 20 |
| RTP | 96.5% |
| Volatility | High |
| Maximum win | 5,000x stake |
| Multiplier orbs | 2x to 500x (up to 500x in the base game) |
| Free spins trigger | 4+ scatter symbols award 15 free spins |
| Theme | Greek Mythology |
Two honest omissions, flagged rather than papered over: per-symbol payout values and the min-max stake range are not published in the sources we could verify, so we print neither - operator pages configure stakes differently, and the in-game paytable shows live values with your stake applied. Every figure above traces to the provider's specification or a review source we read directly.
Gates of Olympus rules: how scatter pays actually work
The rule that defines the game: land 8-30 matching symbols anywhere on the 6x5 grid and they pay - position is irrelevant, count is everything. Zeus's multiplier orbs land alongside regular symbols carrying values from 2x to 500x, and in the base game they can push a single sequence up to 500x. The free spins round triggers on 4+ scatters and awards 15 free spins; the orb behaviour inside the round is the engine of the game's biggest results, with the overall cap at 5,000x the stake. Exact retrigger conditions are spelled out on the in-game rules screen, and that screen is the authoritative version for the build you are playing.
Volatility and what it means for your bankroll
Volatility is listed as high, and the design explains why: scatter pays make small hits frequent but shallow, while the real value concentrates in free spins when orb multipliers stack on a good sequence. Expect long stretches where the balance drifts down between meaningful bonus rounds - that is the shape of the mathematics, not bad luck. The sensible response is the usual one for high-volatility slots: modest stakes, a fixed budget for the session, and no chasing of the round that feels overdue. On stakes themselves: the min-max range is operator-configured and not published in the sources we verified, so check the bet panel at your casino - and size your stake against the high-volatility profile rather than against the ceiling figure.
RTP: the verified figure and the version caveat
The verified RTP for Gates of Olympus is 96.5%. One general caveat applies across this provider's catalogue: games ship in more than one return setting and each operator chooses its build, so the figure at your casino can differ from the one a review quotes. We verified a single figure for this title; the in-game information screen is the only place that confirms the number for the exact build in front of you, and checking it takes seconds.
The Gates of Olympus family
The original spawned a family: a Super Scatter edition, a POP variant, seasonal Xmas releases and the higher-cap remakes that follow the provider's usual pattern for its flagships. Each is a separate game with its own paytable and published figures, so never carry the original's numbers over to a variant. The wider catalogue context lives in Pragmatic Play Slots: Every Game in One Place, and if you want the same mythology with a head-to-head twist, zeus vs hades gods of war is the natural next read; starlight princess runs the closest sister engine.
Where to play the official demo
An official free demo is available on the provider's own site, pragmaticplay.com. In Great Britain, age verification is required before demo play - a regulatory rule, and the reason we link to the demo rather than embedding it.
What we like
- Scatter-pays rule is simple to grasp: 8-30 matching symbols anywhere pay
- Multiplier orbs from 2x to 500x give the game its genuine big-win engine
- Verified 5,000x maximum win and a published 96.5% RTP
- Clear trigger: 4+ scatters for 15 free spins
What to keep in mind
- High volatility means long quiet stretches between meaningful rounds
- Per-symbol payout values are not published in verifiable sources
- A large variant family invites confusion - each edition has its own figures
Our verdict
By the criteria we publish - transparency of the provider's figures, availability of an official demo, clarity of the mechanics and how fairly the game communicates its rules - Gates of Olympus scores near the top of the catalogue. The scatter-pay rule takes one spin to understand, the published figures check out, and the one habit worth keeping is reading the in-game info screen so you know which build you are playing. The flagship status is earned.
Variance simulator
Simplified model based on the published RTP and volatility, not the game's real math. For learning only — results are random and prove nothing about future sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Gates of Olympus?
Pragmatic Play, which released the game in 2021 as its Greek mythology flagship.
What RTP does Gates of Olympus have?
The verified figure is 96.5%. Providers ship games in more than one return setting, so confirm the build at your operator on the in-game information screen.
How do the multipliers work?
Multiplier orbs land alongside regular symbols carrying values from 2x to 500x - in the base game a sequence can reach up to 500x, and the overall ceiling is 5,000x the stake.
Can I play Gates of Olympus on mobile?
Operators offer the game on mobile as well as desktop. The specification - the scatter-pay rule, the stake range and your operator's RTP build - belongs to the game version, not the device; the in-game info screen confirms the figures wherever you open it.
What other games are in the series?
A Super Scatter edition, a POP variant, seasonal Xmas releases and higher-cap remakes. Each is a separate game with its own paytable and its own published figures, so check the specification of the exact edition you play.
