Introduction
The Gates of Olympus Super Scatter is a 6-reel video slot game developed by Pragmatic Play, one of the leading online casino software providers. The game is an enhanced version of the popular Gates of Olympus slot machine, featuring improved graphics, new gameplay mechanics, and higher potential payouts.
Theme and Design
As its name suggests, the game’s theme revolves around ancient Greek mythology, play now specifically the gates of Mount Olympus, which was considered to be the dwelling place of the gods. The game’s design is inspired by the classic art style of Ancient Greece, with intricate details and colors that evoke a sense of grandeur and majesty.
The reels are set against a stunning backdrop of the Elysian Fields, a paradise reserved for heroes in Greek mythology. The symbols on the reels include various mythological creatures such as gods, goddesses, centaurs, and fantastical animals like lions, eagles, and horses.
Symbols
There are several types of symbols on the reels, each with its own payout values:
- Low-paying symbols: Ace (A), King (K), Queen (Q), Jack (J)
- A-K pay 0.1-0.4x bet
- Q-J pay 0.2-0.5x bet
- Medium-payouting symbols:
- Lion and Eagle, which act as wilds (see below) pay 1-3x bet each
- High-paying symbols: Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, Ares, Apollo
- Zeus and Athena pay 10-100x bet
- Poseidon, Ares, and Apollo pay 20-200x bet
Wilds
The lion and eagle are two wild symbols that can substitute for any of the other regular symbols. They appear on reels 2 to 5 only.
Scatters
There is one scatter symbol in the game: a golden coin bearing the image of Zeus. Scatters pay out cash prizes regardless of their position, but they also trigger the free spins feature when three or more land anywhere on the screen:
- 3-4 scatters award 15+5 additional spins (up to 20 initial and up to 100 in total)
- Total starting bet multiplier: 25x
- Bet multiplier increases by 1 for each spin during this phase
Bonus Features
The free spins feature is a bonus game that awards rewards when three or more scatters land anywhere on the screen. During this mode:
- All wins are multiplied by x25, including scatter and wild combinations
- The total number of starting spins will increase up to 100; additional 5-10 starting bet multipliers can be awarded depending upon how many free spin symbols you get
Free Spins
There is one main type of bonus game in this slot machine. We’ve discussed it already, but let’s provide a brief recap:
- In the base game (i.e., not during Free spins) any 3-6 scatter landing on the reels activates up to 15 initial bet multiplier; starting number could also depend upon luck & more.
- Maximum Starting Bet Multiplier for total free spin winnings = up to x10,000
RTP and Volatility
The theoretical return-to-player (RTP) rate of Gates of Olympus Super Scatter slot machine is 95.92%, which falls within the standard range for slots.
As for volatility:
- The base game has medium-high variance with a potential for significant wins but relatively rare frequency
Gameplay, Betting Range and Maximum Win
The gameplay mechanics of Gates of Olympus Super Scatter are straightforward: players place bets, spin reels, watch winning combinations appear on screen.
Winnings
Highest possible win is equal to bet multiplied by total 5-6 maximum free spins with the initial multiplier active.
A player who can manage up to around €200 for each game and play over a large amount of time will be likely able see at least once 10x return – which could possibly reach beyond one hundred times if desired results don’t happen frequently enough yet still feel quite good odds-wise speaking about anything else.
Mobile Play, Technical Details
Play is available on Android (2.3+) and iOS devices for all major platforms – including tablets with any system of operating that supports web version via browser at least 6 inches wide or higher display resolution such as iPad Pro; mobile users can play it anywhere they want!