Gates of Olympus 1000 demo: same game, bigger orbs
Gates of Olympus 1000 is Pragmatic Play's December 2023 remake of the original. The screen, symbols and free spins are the same. The orbs now reach 1,000x and the max win triples to 15,000x your stake. Default RTP stays at 96.50%. Try the free demo first.
Updated 28 September 2026
What actually changed from the original
Three things, and only three. The top orb value doubled from 500x to 1,000x. The max win went from 5,000x to 15,000x. And the maths behind the scenes was reshuffled to pay for those bigger peaks.
| Original | 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Orb range | 2x–500x | 2x–1,000x |
| Max win | 5,000x | 15,000x |
| Hit frequency | 28.82% | 28.41% |
| Free spins | ≈1 in 448 | ≈1 in 448 |
| Max win odds | ≈1 in 700,000 | 1 in 2,749,771 |
| Default RTP | 96.50% | 96.50% |
Read the last rows together. Same RTP, same bonus frequency, but the max win is about four times harder to reach. The extra money for those 1,000x orbs has to come from somewhere. So the average bonus pays a little less, and the rare big one pays a lot more.
How it plays in a normal session
For the first hundred spins you will not notice any difference. Tumbles, small gem wins, the odd 2x or 5x orb. The difference shows up in free spins, when a 100x+ orb joins the running multiplier. A single big orb can turn an average bonus into a 1,000x one.
The flip side is real. Plenty of bonuses end below 20x your stake. You pay for the high ceiling with a lot of small rounds. If you judge a game by whether the bonus "paid back its cost", the 1000 will disappoint you more often than the original.
Free spins, step by step
- Land 4+ scatters: 15 free spins start. Four scatters also pay 3x, five pay 5x, six pay 100x.
- Each orb that lands in a winning spin adds its value to a total multiplier.
- That total multiplies every later win in the round. It never resets during the bonus.
- 3+ scatters during the round add 5 spins.
More on retriggers and what a "good" bonus looks like on the free spins page.
Specs
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Released | December 2023 |
| RTP (default) | 96.50% |
| Other RTP settings | 95.51% · 94.50% |
| Volatility | High (5/5) |
| Grid | 6×5, pays anywhere (8+ symbols) |
| Multipliers | 2x–1,000x orbs |
| Max win | 15,000x stake |
| Hit frequency | 28.41% (≈1 in 3.5 spins) |
| Free spins trigger | 4+ scatters, ≈1 in 448 spins |
| Bonus buy | 100x stake (not in UK) |
RTP settings and the UK version
Like the original, the 1000 comes in 96.50%, 95.51% and 94.50% versions. At UK casinos, bonus buy is disabled and stakes are capped at £5 a spin (£2 for 18–24 year olds). The demo on this page may show a buy button that a UK casino will not have. That is normal.
Quick check. In the real-money game, tap the menu, open the rules and search for "RTP". If it shows anything below 96.50%, you know the casino picked a lower setting. Why that matters.
Original or 1000?
Pick the original if you want bonuses that feel fair more often. Pick the 1000 if you accept many flat bonuses for a small chance of a huge one. Both are fair choices. Go with the one that suits your patience and your budget. Our comparison adds the 2500 and Super Scatter to the picture.
FAQ
Is there a free Gates of Olympus 1000 demo?
Yes, the demo above is Pragmatic Play's official free version. No account, no deposit, play money only.
What is the max win on Gates of Olympus 1000?
15,000 times your stake. Published maths puts the odds at 1 in 2,749,771 spins.
Is Gates of Olympus 1000 better than the original?
It is more extreme, not better. Same RTP and bonus frequency, bigger peaks, more flat bonuses. It depends on how much variance you want.
Does Gates of Olympus 1000 have an ante bet?
Yes, in most versions. It adds 25% to your stake and roughly doubles the chance of free spins. Some markets switch it off.
What is Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000?
A Christmas reskin of the 1000 with the same maths. See our Xmas 1000 page.
More from the series
Gates of Olympus
Gates of Olympus 2500
Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000
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