How to start it
Press “Start the demo” in the frame above and wait for the game to load. On a slow connection this can take up to a minute, because the slot pulls its graphics and sound from the Pragmatic Play server. Then close the intro screen, set your bet with the “+” and “−” buttons and press the round spin button. On a phone it is more comfortable to turn the screen sideways, and if the frame still looks small there is a link beneath it that opens the game full-screen in a separate tab.
How the demo differs from real-money play
The reels, multipliers and free spins behave identically; the differences are in what surrounds them. The demo balance is notional and comes back when you reload the page. The currency is always dollars, whereas an operator's account will be in soums with its own minimum and maximum bets. The return percentage at an operator may differ from the one stated in the demo rules. Finally, the demo usually offers the bonus buy, which a real site may not have.
What to look at
The most useful thing the demo gives you is an honest sense of how often wins come. Set yourself a simple rule: make two hundred spins at one bet, then see what is left of the balance and how many times you saw free spins. The result will probably surprise you, with far more empty and near-empty spins than other people's videos suggest. Try switching on Ante Bet as well and compare how it feels, then buy the bonus a couple of times to see how often it fails to pay back its hundred bets.
One warning. A lucky demo session tells you nothing about the next one, least of all with real money. Every spin is independent, and the slot has no memory of having been generous recently.
Free spins in the demo: seeing the bonus straight away
You do not have to wait for four scatters in the demo. The bonus buy works in the demo version: a button next to the reels starts 15 free spins for 100 bets, and the play balance covers plenty of attempts. It is the quickest way to see how the accumulating multiplier behaves and how often the round fails to return its price. Buy the bonus ten times in a row and note the results; you will get a clear picture of the spread that no review can give you. There is a second way too: switch on Ante Bet and free spins will land about twice as often.
If the demo will not open
An ad blocker is the usual culprit, because it mistakes the game frame for a banner. Turn it off for this page and refresh. The second most common cause is a network that blocks access to the provider's server, such as office or guest Wi-Fi, in which case mobile data will help. If the frame stays black for more than a minute, try the “Open in a new window” link.
Demos of the other games in the series
The sequels have demos of their own, and they are worth running separately because their maths is different. Our site has the Gates of Olympus 1000 demo with multipliers up to 1,000× and the Gates of Olympus Super Scatter demo with Super Scatter prizes. Both open the same way, with one button and no registration.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gates of Olympus demo really free?
Yes, completely. The demo slot runs on play credits and asks for no registration, deposit or card details. The one limitation is that demo winnings cannot be withdrawn, because there is no money in it.
Can you get free spins in the Gates of Olympus demo?
You can, in two ways. The first is to wait for four Scatter symbols, as in the normal game. The second is to buy the bonus for 100 bets from your play balance and go straight into a round of 15 free spins.
Is there a Gates of Olympus Megaways?
No, this slot has no Megaways version. Gates of Olympus uses a pay-anywhere mechanic on a 6×5 grid, and it gets confused with Megaways because both have tumbling reels. If you were looking for a Megaways demo, this is the game you meant.