Play Gates of Olympus Slot Game Online at LuckyWave Casino
Gates of Olympus is a 6-reel online slot developed by Pragmatic Play in 2021. This game brings Greek mythology to the screen, with Zeus as the main character. LuckyWave Casino UK offers this game to British players who want to try something a bit different from the standard slots. The game uses a tumble feature instead of the usual spinning reels. It operates without traditional paylines. Instead, a ‘pay anywhere’ system is used, whereby eight or more matching symbols result in a win. Zeus stands beside the reels and can add random multipliers ranging from 2x to 500x on every spin. The 6×5 grid offers 30 positions where symbols can land. When you land a winning combination, those symbols disappear and new ones fall down to take their place. By opting for this tumble mechanic to create continuous winning opportunities, you leave behind the familiar feel of standard spinning reels, which many players know well. The main drawback of this fast-paced game format is that, to enjoy the rapid action, you must accept that your balance can drop quickly during dry spells. The game has medium to high volatility. This means that wins occur less frequently, but are generally larger when they do. British players can bet between €0.20 and €100 per spin. The maximum win is 5,000 times your stake. The RTP is 96.50% in the base game.
Symbol payouts in Gates of Olympus
| Symbol | 8 symbols | 9 symbols | 10 symbols | 11 symbols | 12+ icons |
| Zeus (red gem) | 1x | 2x | 5x | 10x | 50x |
| Blue gem | 0.5x | 0.8x | 1.5x | 3x | 25x |
| Green gem | 0.4x | 0.6x | 1x | 2x | 15x |
| Purple gem | 0.3x | 0.5x | 0.8x | 1.5x | 10x |
| Yellow gemstone | 0.25x | 0.4x | 0.6x | 1x | 6x |
| Chalice | 0.15x | 0.25x | 0.4x | 0.6x | 3x |
| Ring | 0.15x | 0.25x | 0.4x | 0.6x | 3x |
| Hourglass | 0.10x | 0.20x | 0.30x | 0.50x | 2x |
| Crown | 0.10x | 0.20x | 0.30x | 0.50x | 2x |
How the free spins bonus works
The scatter symbol is a golden temple. Four or more scatters, anywhere on the screen, trigger the free spins round. You’ll receive 15 free spins when this happens. During this bonus, all of Zeus’s multipliers remain active and are added together throughout the feature. This is what makes the free spins so special. Every multiplier that appears is added to a total multiplier that applies to all wins. If Zeus adds a 5x multiplier in one tumble and a 10x multiplier in the next, your total multiplier becomes 15x. This total continues to grow until the free spins end. The multipliers can lead to very large wins if you’re lucky. Three or more scatters during the bonus round will award you five extra free spins. This can happen several times. Some players have reported achieving more than 50 free spins in a single bonus round through reactivations. However, by relying on collecting scatters for the best wins, you accept that many LuckyWave sessions will end without the feature being triggered at all.
What you need to know before you start playing
Here are the key facts about Gates of Olympus at LuckyWave Casino UK:
- Stake range: €0.20 to €100 per spin
- Grid layout: 6 reels and 5 rows
- Winning method: 8 or more matching symbols in any position
- RTP: 96.50% (standard version)
- Volatility: medium to high
- Maximum win: 5,000x stake
- Buy Bonus: Available for 100x stake
- Mobile play: Works on phones and tablets
Strategy tips for British players
The bonus buy feature allows you to skip straight to the free spins for 100x your stake. This option is appealing to players who want quick action. However, by opting for the instant bonus for a quick thrill, you’re missing out on 100 spins in the base game, during which you might have been able to trigger the bonus naturally for less money. Start with small stakes until you get a feel for how the game plays out. The tumble feature can deliver multiple wins in a row, or nothing at all for many spins. Set a budget before you start and stick to it. High-variance games, such as this one, can quickly eat into your balance during losing streaks. The multipliers during the free spins offer the greatest potential for wins. Wins in the base game are generally smaller. Many players prefer to place smaller bets and save their balance for the bonus round. With this approach, you can play for longer and have more chances to trigger the feature naturally.