GATES OF OLYMPUS / GATES OF OLYMPUS 1000 – MICK’S REVIEW
If Starlight Princess is the sweetheart of Pragmatic, Gates of Olympus is the angry uncle who’s had too much ouzo. This slot doesn’t mess about. It either gives you the win of your life or absolutely boots you in the teeth. No middle ground. Zeus sits there judging you like you owe him money, and when he finally drops a multi, it’s usually a 2x just to take the piss.
But when he does decide to behave? Mate… it’s carnage. I’ve seen this thing go from dead spins to x500+ in one tumble like it’s nothing.
And just to prove how stupid this game can be — here’s what happened to me the other Saturday: Hungover to fuck, deposit limits reached, ten euros left in the tank. I stick it on 20c spins, expecting absolutely nothing. Sixth spin… bonus. Second spin of the bonus… 250x bomb. Fourth spin… 500x bomb. I’m sat there half‑dead on the sofa and Zeus decides to bless me with €476 out of nowhere. Did I deserve it? Absolutely not. Did I take it? Too right I did.
That’s Gates. Pure chaos. Pure entertainment. Pure robbery or pure glory — no in‑between. There’s also Gates of Olympus 1000 Xmas — same game, same brutality, just with snowflakes and Christmas music while Zeus mugs you off.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – GATES OF OLYMPUS
Provider: Pragmatic Play
Volatility: Stupidly high
Max Win: x5000
Multipliers: 2x to 500x
Bonus: 4 scatters → 15 spins → pray
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – GATES OF OLYMPUS 1000
Same game, same chaos — just more potential and even more ways for Zeus to mug you off or bless you.
Max Win: x10,000
Volatility: Even higher
Multipliers: Still 2x to 500x, but tuned to go bigger
Bonus: Same setup, double the potential
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – GATES OF OLYMPUS 1000 XMAS
The Christmas edition of the 1000 version — same chaos, same volatility, just with snow, bells, and Zeus pretending he’s in a good mood for the holidays.
Max Win: x10,000
Volatility: Still ridiculous
Multipliers: 2x to 500x
Bonus: Same setup, same potential, just more festive
MICK’S TAKE
Gates is the slot equivalent of a toxic relationship. You know it’s bad for you. You know it’s going to hurt you. But you keep going back because one day Zeus might actually drop a 250x and pretend he cares.
I’ve had some absolute stinkers on this game… but I’ve also had some of my biggest hits. When it goes, it goes.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
The multis look sexy
The tumbles can go mental
The bonus can explode out of nowhere
It’s a cult classic
Everyone has a “one time Gates paid me” story (mine’s above)
Gates 1000 doubles the potential without changing the vibe
WHY IT’LL RUIN YOUR DAY
Dead spins for days
Zeus pretending he doesn’t see your tumbles
2x multis everywhere
Bonus that pays x12 and tells you to piss off
Gates 1000 can rinse you even faster
FINAL WORD
Gates of Olympus — and the 1000 version — are slots you play when you’re feeling brave, stupid, or both. They’re iconic, brutal, and two of the most entertaining games ever made — even when they’re mugging you off.
