The original Gates of Olympus has been one of the most-played online slots since its 2021 release, and Gates of Olympus Super Scatter is the latest iteration from Pragmatic Play. Released in April 2025, this version keeps the Greek mythology theme intact while introducing a new symbol mechanic that can pay out very large fixed prizes the moment the free spins round is triggered.
Game Overview
Gates of Olympus Super Scatter is developed by Pragmatic Play and runs on the same 6x5 grid as the original, with Zeus presiding over the reels and the same painted-mountain visual identity. The volatility is rated high, and the RTP is configurable by the operator with a default headline value of 96.50%. Lower RTP versions (95.50% and 94.50%) are deployed by some casinos depending on jurisdiction, so it is worth checking the in-game help screen for the version active on your account.
The game retains the scatter-pay mechanic that the Gates of Olympus series is built around. Wins are awarded when eight or more matching symbols appear anywhere on the grid, with no payline structure. Each win triggers a tumble: contributing symbols are removed and new symbols drop in from above, opening the possibility of further wins on the same paid spin. There are no wild symbols in either the base game or the bonus round.
The defining difference between this edition and the original is the introduction of the Super Scatter symbol, which sits alongside the regular Zeus scatter and can award very large instant prizes when it lands at the same moment as a free spins trigger.
The Super Scatter Mechanic
The headline addition to this version is the Super Scatter feature. The bonus round is still triggered by landing four or more regular scatters on the same spin, but if one or more Super Scatter symbols land at the same time, they award fixed instant prizes on top of the bonus trigger.
The prize structure is as follows. Landing one Super Scatter alongside the trigger awards 100x the bet. Two Super Scatters award 500x. Three Super Scatters award 5,000x. Four Super Scatters award 50,000x the bet, which is also the maximum win cap for the game. These are fixed prizes credited at the moment the bonus is triggered, before the free spins round itself even begins.
The probability of landing four Super Scatters at the trigger moment is extremely small. As with any high-volatility slot, the headline number is best understood as a ceiling rather than an expectation.
Free Spins and Multipliers
When the bonus is triggered, the player is awarded 15 free spins to start. The round can extend if additional scatters appear during the bonus.
The multiplier mechanic carries through into the free spins. Multiplier symbols (coloured gems) can land on any spin or tumble during the bonus, with random values up to 500x per symbol. When more than one multiplier symbol lands within the same resolved tumble sequence, the values are added together and applied to the total win at the end of the spin. During free spins, the multiplier values that land are then added to a persistent running total that applies to subsequent wins in the same round, which is where most of the larger bonus payouts build up.
The effective ceiling on the total bonus win is the game-wide 50,000x cap.
How It Compares to the Original Gates of Olympus
For players already familiar with the 2021 original, the differences are easy to spot. The base game and tumble mechanic are unchanged in feel. What is new is the Super Scatter instant-prize layer and the higher overall max-win cap (50,000x vs the original's 5,000x).
In practical terms, this version is more volatile than the original. Sessions with no Super Scatter trigger and no extended multiplier chains will look closer to the original's pace, but the upper tail of outcomes is much wider. Whether that is desirable depends on volatility tolerance: players who enjoyed the steady rhythm of the original may find this version less forgiving, while those drawn to the headline numbers will find them here.
Bonus buy and ante bet options exist in some jurisdictions but not in others. Their availability depends on local regulation and on the specific casino offering the game.
A Note on RTP Settings
Pragmatic Play distributes Gates of Olympus Super Scatter in multiple RTP versions. The widely-quoted figure is 96.50%, which is the default, but configurations down to 94.50% (sometimes appearing as 94.52% in operator reports) are also in circulation. The version active in a specific session is the one displayed in the game's information panel within the cashier, not the one quoted in third-party reviews.
This matters because a 2-point difference in RTP, while invisible spin-to- spin, has a meaningful effect on long-run expected return. Always check the in-game RTP if you want to know which version you are playing.
Final Verdict
Gates of Olympus Super Scatter is the most volatile entry in the series so far, with a max-win cap ten times larger than the original and a new mechanic that can pay out very large fixed prizes the moment the bonus triggers. The base-game and tumble feel will be familiar to players who know the original, but the upper outcomes are different in scale.
