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Rise of Olympus review

Theme and Storyline

Rise of Olympus is themed around the ancient Greek realm of the gods.

Players will go back in time and visit the kingdoms of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. If they can keep these powerful deities on their side, they might discover all the mysteries the ancient world has to offer.

This slot is a good fit for fans of Greek mythology, and those in the mood for a fantasy adventure.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The haunting soundtrack is filled with string notes that evoke the ancient Greek world. The reels spin with the sound of chains rattling, adding a visceral feel to the gameplay.

On the reels, players will meet three gods: Zeus, the white-bearded king of the gods; Poseidon, the god of the sea; and finally, Hades, the god of the dead. Each of these immortals is rendered in a vivid cartoon style with their own crown and themed outfit.

A host of other ancient Greek symbols also appear including a harp, an engraved coin, and a traditional helmet.

Beyond the reels, players will see each of the god’s kingdoms in turn. Olympus, the domain of Zeus, is portrayed with ethereal clouds and white pillars. For Hades, there is a bleak underworld, and for Poseidon an undersea scene.

Overall, the animation and soundtrack create a fun mythical world.

Gameplay

Rise of Olympus is a five-reel, five-row slot.

Wins are awarded for landing at least 3 matching symbols which are connected horizontally or vertically. An individual symbol is permitted to be part of multiple winning combinations.

The Cascade feature means that symbols in winning combinations disappear, allowing new symbols to fall from above to replace them.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

The Wild symbol substitutes for all regular symbols.

On non-winning spins, the Hand of God feature can be triggered at random. This initiates a bonus feature presented by one of the following three gods:

• Hades: One selection of symbols is transformed into another symbol.
• Poseidon: As many as 2 Wild symbols are added to the reels.
• Zeus: Two kinds of symbols are destroyed.

Beside the reels, a meter is charged with the winning god’s symbols. A multiplier is associated with each of the meter’s sections filling and once the meter is fully charged, the Wrath of Olympus Free Round is awarded.

The Free Spins feature is triggered when players clear the reels. At this point, players are offered three options with risks and rewards that vary. If the meter is fully recharged at any point during the feature, players are awarded additional free spins. The number awarded depends on the god associated with them. Each god awards the following:

• Hades = 4 free spins and 4 extra free spins after recharging.
• Poseidon = 5 free spins and 3 extra free spins after recharging.
• Zeus = 8 free spins and 2 extra free spins after recharging.

The maximum number of additional free spins that can be awarded is 20.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 96%, right on our yardstick for average of roughly 96%.

The range of bets on the site we tested ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€0.20 up to a maximum of $/£/€100 per spin.

The volatility of Rise of Olympus is high, which makes it a good match for our preferred slot machine strategies. Our slot strategies target the highest possible volatility.

Conclusion

We recommend this average RTP, high volatility Greek god-themed slot.

The decent RTP and robust volatility make Rise of Olympus a solid find for mathematically-minded players.

The entertaining animation, trio of gods, and ample bonuses add further appeal to this slot.