Theme and Design
The Gate of Olympus 1000 is a high-volatility online slot game designed by Pragmatic Play, a well-known provider in the iGaming industry. The game is set against the backdrop of ancient Greek mythology, specifically centered around Mount Olympus, home to the gods. gate of olympus 1000 stake As players enter this majestic realm, they are immersed in an atmosphere of grandeur and splendor. The design incorporates intricate details, from the soaring marble columns to the lush vegetation that adorns the temple grounds.
Upon closer inspection, one can appreciate the level of attention paid to each element within the game environment. Characters such as Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades make appearances as part of an extensive list of high-paying symbols, evoking a sense of mythological grandeur. Meanwhile, low-paying icons are discreetly represented by intricately designed leaves, flowers, and other ancient motifs that blend seamlessly into the overall atmosphere.
Symbols
A total of 12 distinct symbol categories exist within The Gate of Olympus 1000. Starting with the highest payouts: Zeus (600x), Poseidon (400x), Hades (300x), Athena (250x), Ares (200x), Artemis (180x), Demeter (150x) are followed by a series of lower-value, yet still striking representations of leaves and other botanical elements which pay out at 100-50 or 20. In addition to these base symbols, there’s an interesting approach taken with the ‘Wild’, we will cover that in due time.
Payouts
As previously mentioned, each character (Greek god) offers its unique payout when combined in a winning line. Combinations are achieved by landing identical icons adjacent or diagonally on any of 1000 paylines available within this slot. More notably is the fact that some specific payouts can reach quite astonishing amounts due to factors not fully explained at first glance: such as potential multiplier and combinations achievable with high-risk, high-reward free spin modes.
Wilds
In many modern slots Wild symbols play a pivotal role, often replacing one or more base icons to help create winning lines. This game however adopts an alternative method for triggering the true power of its ‘Olympus Scatter’ – we will describe in greater detail later.
One notable aspect worth mentioning about The Gate of Olympus 1000 is that there aren’t multiple Wild symbols used across the reels. Instead, they adopt a single "Wild", replacing all other icons except Scatters and high-paying god symbols. This particular twist affects gameplay dynamics as it creates fewer opportunities for successful combinations.
Scatters
With this game focusing heavily on the Olympus mythos one might anticipate significant focus placed upon representing or at least acknowledging key elements from Greek mythology that embody gods’ power and influence, such as Zeus’s lightning bolts. Therefore a logical step would be expecting the ‘Thunderbolt Scatter’, associated with Zeus to act similarly across the reels – though only truly functional within specific bonus modes.
It is here, however that things may become confusing for potential players at first glance since this slot does not incorporate separate ‘Wild’ or scatter symbols used universally throughout the game. However in order to further delve into what can be described as rather convoluted system:
- Olympus Scatter will often be referred to synonymously with Zeus’s lightning bolts
Bonus Features
Upon initial observation, The Gate of Olympus 1000 presents a somewhat unusual take on standard slot machine bonuses due to its omission of separate Wild or scatter symbols. At the core however lies an exciting high volatility mechanism where specific winning combinations unlock potential multiplier multipliers for wins and even triggering entry into free spin rounds with variable multiplier (RTP:97.01%). The base game’s unique interaction mechanics lead towards understanding these concepts through thorough experience.
Free Spins
The primary goal, following bonus trigger entry or achieving ‘Bonus Spin’ – is to progress through 3 consecutive mini-game sessions comprised of accumulating multipliers by completing combinations that contain the key element Zeus’ lightning bolts. To avoid confusion we refer back to Olympus Scatter as previously mentioned.
Each mini-session allows players to collect increasing multiplier values up until reaching a total at least in part dependent upon player choice (opting out mid-round) for maximum value from winnings accumulated prior to its initiation.
The Gate of Olympus 1000 is designed specifically with experienced gamblers or those willing to take calculated risks. A minimum bet per spin amounts to just €1, while an upper limit can be raised up to a generous maximum amount we discuss in later sections (gameplay).