By Doug Holmes
Summary:
- Pragmatic Play releases Gates of Hades slot
- Betting range from $/€0.20 – $/€240
- Max win of 10,000x
When a slot title strikes gold, developers often circle back, sometimes with a fresh take, sometimes with a direct reskin.
In the case of “Gates of Hades“, Pragmatic Play has taken cues from its 2021 hit “Gates of Olympus“, but this isn’t just a rehash.
While both games share Greek myth roots and a few familiar mechanics, Gates of Hades carves its own identity with cluster pays, atmospheric visuals, and a multiplier system that’s distinctly its own.
Set in the smoldering depths of the Underworld, Gates of Hades brings players face to face with the god of the dead himself.
Hades stands by the reels, hair ablaze, grinning with wicked satisfaction as symbols drop and tumble across a 6×6 grid.
Unlike Gates of Olympus, which uses scatter pays, wins here are formed by landing clusters of five or more matching symbols, either vertically or horizontally connected. Each win triggers a tumble, giving players more chances to rack up wins in a single spin.
The overall look and feel are rather moody and dramatic, thanks to the animated backdrop of lightning-lit ruins and eerie skies.
Bet ranges span from €0.20 to €240, with a top RTP of 96.52% and a high volatility profile. Symbols include gemstones and treasures like rings and crowns, with payouts rising steeply for larger clusters, up to 150x your bet.
Special Features
In the base game, wilds can appear with multipliers from 1x to 100x, collected in meters above the reels and applied to winning clusters below. After each tumble sequence, the multipliers reset, but not during free spins.
Free spins are triggered by landing between three and six scatters, awarding up to 20 spins, or even more with retriggers.
Scoring at least six scatters will unlock Super Free Spins, where all wild multipliers are guaranteed to be at least 10x, and reach up to 500x. Any collected multipliers remain active throughout the feature.
For those who prefer shortcuts, the bonus can be bought for 100x or 500x the stake, depending on whether you want the regular or Super Free Spins feature.
While comparisons to Gates of Olympus are inevitable, Gates of Hades proves to be its own beast, bold, blazing, and built for players chasing big volatility and massive win potential.
