Gates of Olympus 1000 is a sequel that keeps the original’s engine and raises its ceilings. If you know one, you already know how the other plays.
What stayed the same
- 6×5 grid with pay-anywhere wins from eight matching symbols.
- Tumbling reels and multiplier orbs.
- 15 free spins from four scatters with a running multiplier total, and +5 spins for retriggers.
- Ante Bet at +25% stake and Bonus Buy at 100× where allowed.
- Default RTP of 96.50%.
What changed
| Feature | Original | 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Feb 2021 | Dec 2023 |
| Top multiplier orb | 500× | 1,000× |
| Max win | 5,000× | 15,000× |
| Free spins frequency | Not published | About 1 in 448 spins |
What that means in practice
A higher maximum is not a higher return: with the same base RTP, the extra tail is paid for by other results being smaller, so the game feels more volatile. It suits players with a budget large enough to ride out long dry stretches. Read the two games’ full pages: Original and 1000.
Related versions
- Gates of Olympus: 96.50% RTP, 5,000× max win
- Gates of Olympus 1000: 96.50% RTP, 15,000× max win