Gates of Olympus Dice

Why Gates of Olympus Dice Stands Apart

Pragmatic Play has reimagined their wildly successful Gates of Olympus franchise by replacing traditional reels with a dice-themed scatter pays system. This isn't a mere reskin—the core mathematics and volatility profile create a distinctly different playing experience whilst retaining the franchise's signature multiplier excitement.

The Dice Distinction

Unlike the original Gates of Olympus which uses standard fruit and gem symbols, this dice variant employs beige dice tiles displaying 1-6 pips alongside coloured lightning symbols and golden coin icons. Each symbol type pays based on total quantity visible after tumbles conclude, with blue lightning symbols offering the top 1,000x payout for landing 12-30 matching symbols.

The 6x5 grid uses a tumbling mechanism where winning symbols explode and disappear, allowing new symbols to cascade from above. This continues until no new wins form, with all winnings from the sequence combined before multipliers are applied.

Multiplier Symbol Mechanics Explained

Random multiplier symbols appear as circular badges in green, blue, purple, or coral-red, each displaying values ranging from 2x to 500x. These can land on any position during base game or free spins. The crucial mechanic: when a tumble sequence completes, every multiplier symbol visible on screen has its value added together, then this total multiplies your entire win from that sequence.

Free Spins: Where Fortunes Are Made

Landing 4, 5, or 6 scatter symbols (the glowing crystal icons) triggers 15 free spins whilst paying 60x, 100x, or 2,000x respectively. The scatter payout alone can be substantial before spins even begin.

During free spins, the multiplier mechanic transforms. Instead of resetting after each spin, multipliers accumulate progressively. If your first spin adds 5x, second adds 10x, and third adds 8x, you now have a permanent 23x multiplier applying to all subsequent wins in that feature. This creates accelerating potential as the round progresses.

Retriggering with 3+ scatters adds 5 more spins whilst maintaining your accumulated multiplier. In extended features, it's mathematically possible (though rare) to build multiplier totals exceeding 100x, which then applies to every remaining win.

Ante Bet and Buy Feature Strategy

The 25x ante bet increases your total stake by 25% but significantly boosts scatter symbol frequency, making free spins trigger more often. However, this disables the buy feature option.

Alternatively, the 20x ante bet (20% stake increase) maintains access to the buy feature, allowing you to purchase 15 free spins for 100x your base bet. For a £1 base bet with 20x ante active, you'd pay £120 to instantly trigger the bonus (£1.20 × 100).

The buy feature guarantees the scatter payout for 4 symbols (60x) as part of the purchase, partially offsetting the 100x cost. Expected return from bought features aligns with the 96.50% RTP, meaning you're not gaining mathematical advantage—you're trading base game volatility for guaranteed bonus access.

Symbol Paytable Breakdown

• Blue Lightning: 12-30 symbols = 1,000x | 10-11 = 500x | 8-9 = 200x
• Green Lightning: 12-30 = 500x | 10-11 = 200x | 8-9 = 50x
• Purple Lightning: 12-30 = 300x | 10-11 = 100x | 8-9 = 40x
• Red Lightning: 12-30 = 240x | 10-11 = 40x | 8-9 = 30x
• Golden Coin: 12-30 = 200x | 10-11 = 30x | 8-9 = 20x
• 6-Pip Dice: 12-30 = 160x | 10-11 = 24x | 8-9 = 16x
• 5-Pip Dice: 12-30 = 100x | 10-11 = 20x | 8-9 = 10x

All pays are relative to your base bet, not total bet including ante. Achieving 30 matching symbols (complete grid) of blue lightning would pay 1,000x before any multipliers apply.

Volatility and Session Strategy

Gates of Olympus Dice carries high volatility classification with a 96.50% RTP across all bet modes (standard play, 25x ante, 20x ante, and buy feature all maintain identical RTP). High volatility means extended dry spells punctuated by occasional significant wins, with the majority of profit potential concentrated in the free spins feature.

Base game wins tend to cluster in the 2x-20x range, with larger hits requiring multiple high-value symbols plus favourable multiplier drops. The maximum win of 5,000x your bet acts as a cap—if reached during a bonus round, the feature immediately ends and pays the capped amount, voiding any remaining spins.

For session management, high volatility demands appropriate bankroll depth. Budget for at least 100x your stake if playing base game, or 150-200x if regularly buying features. Variance can produce long stretches without bonus triggers naturally, making the buy feature attractive for time-limited sessions despite its cost.

Visual Design and Presentation

The game presents Zeus in full golden armour standing beside a Greek temple backdrop, with the 6x5 grid framed in ornate golden scrollwork. Winning symbols are highlighted with electric blue crackling energy, whilst multiplier symbols glow in their respective colours (green, blue, purple, red) with visible numerical values.

The tumble animation is swift, maintaining pace without feeling rushed. Free spins trigger with a dramatic announcement screen showing your starting spin count, and the accumulated multiplier displays prominently in the left sidebar throughout the feature.

Mobile Optimisation

Built on Pragmatic Play's HTML5 framework, Gates of Olympus Dice performs identically on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. The interface scales intelligently—on mobile, UI elements compress without losing functionality, and the grid remains clearly visible on screens as small as 5 inches.

Touch controls are responsive, with all buttons sized appropriately for thumb navigation. The autoplay and quick spin features work seamlessly on mobile, making it practical for on-the-go sessions.