Frequently asked questions
How many symbols do you need to win?
You need at least eight matching symbols, and they can sit anywhere. The payout rises in tiers: one amount for 8–9 symbols, more for 10–11 and more again for 12 or more. The Scatter is the exception, since four of them are enough.
How do you get free spins?
They are triggered by four or more Scatter symbols landing on one spin. The round lasts 15 spins, and three Scatters inside the round add five more. The only way to make them appear sooner is the Ante Bet option, which makes every bet a quarter more expensive.
What does Ante Bet do?
It is a 25% surcharge on the bet in exchange for more Scatter symbols on the reels. Free spins land about twice as often with it, but payouts are calculated from the original bet without the surcharge. The bonus buy is unavailable while Ante Bet is on.
Is the bonus buy worth it?
Buying gives you no edge: you pay 100 bets for a round that may return three times that or just 10–20 bets. The second case is the more common one. The purchase really only makes sense in the demo, to look at the bonus without waiting for it.
Can you withdraw winnings from the demo?
No, the demo is played with notional credits that cannot be exchanged for money. On the other hand you can refresh the balance as often as you like by reloading the page, which makes it a handy way to study the game at no cost.
What time of day does the slot pay best?
There is no such time. The outcome of a spin is set by a random number generator the moment you press the button and does not depend on the hour, the day of the week or how many people are playing. Stories about the slot paying out at night arise because people remember their wins and forget their losses.
How is Gates of Olympus 1000 different?
In Gates of Olympus 1000 the multipliers go up to 1,000× instead of 500×, while the stated RTP stays the same at 96.50%. The grid, the tumbles and the 15 free spins for four scatters are unchanged. The price of bigger multipliers is even sharper volatility. The version has its own page with a demo.
What is Gates of Olympus Super Scatter?
It is a separate game in the series with special symbols called Super Scatters. If they take part in triggering the free spins round, the player gets an instant prize: 100 bets for one Super Scatter, 500 for two, 5,000 for three and 50,000 for four. Otherwise the rules are close to the original.
Is there a Gates of Olympus Megaways?
No. The slot has a fixed 6×5 grid and pays for eight or more matching symbols anywhere, and it does not use the Megaways mechanic with a changing number of symbols per reel. The confusion comes from tumbling reels, which both kinds of game have.
Which online casino should I play Gates of Olympus at?
The slot has no casino of its own; it sits in the catalogue of many operators. In Uzbekistan you should choose only among those with a valid NAPP licence. Before depositing, check the licence number, the account currency and the RTP percentage in the game rules.
What should you do if the game stops being fun?
Close the game and take a break of at least a few days. If you notice that you exceed your own limits, try to win back losses or hide your play from your family, willpower alone is usually not enough. Switch on self-exclusion in the operator's account and talk to a psychologist: gambling addiction can be treated, and the sooner you start, the easier it is.