Games in Olympus 1000 — review

The release is dated 6. maj 2025, volatility is high, and the theme list is calibrated to the iconic: gods, swords, helmets, harp, chalice, Zeus. There's no doubt which game this title is born from — and that's the whole point of the series.

01What the 1000-version changes, and what it doesn't

The important thing first: the RTP is still 95,51 %. The upgrade occurs solely at the top of the distribution. The higher ceiling is not financed by extra money in the pool, but by shifting weight from the frequent, small results to the rare, very large ones.

The consequence is felt in the base game. When 15.000x has to be attainable within the same return percentage, the regular spins necessarily become drier. It's not a design flaw, it's the very mechanics of a 1000-version.

The numbers therefore say: you don't get more value, you get a different form. Whether that's an improvement depends entirely on whether you play for the range of outcomes or for the rhythm.

02Cascading, Pay Anywhere and multiplier rain

The grid pays with Pay Anywhere — symbols don't have to land on lines, they only need to be present in number. Winning symbols disappear, new ones fall down, and the chain continues until it dies out. Both Avalanche and Cascading are listed on the sheet as descriptions of that movement.

On top sits the multiplier system: Multiplier, Random multiplier and Free Spins Multiplier as three separate entries. The random values can land mid-chain and multiply the total win, while the bonus round's factor typically accumulates over the round instead of resetting between spins.

The accumulation is what supports the entire ceiling. Without it the symbol values could never reach 15.000x, no matter how many chains you hit in a row.

03Bonus Bet: the expensive shortcut to better odds

Bonus Bet is on the features list, and it's a detail many overlook. For an increased stake — typically a fixed percentage surcharge — you increase the probability of triggering the bonus round. It doesn't necessarily change the RTP, but it significantly alters variance and the pace of spending.

Together with Buy Feature it offers two different routes around the dry base game: one gradual and more expensive per spin, the other instant and costly in one go. Both are available at the operator's discretion, and on Danish sites the buy function is not always enabled.

The title is also marked with RTP range, which means it is released in multiple mathematical versions. Our data shows 95,51 % — verify in the game's info panel at your provider, as lower variants exist in this series.

04Is 15.000x enough to justify a 1000-version?

Pragmatic Play has made 1000-versioner of several of their biggest titles, and the pattern is always the same: higher ceiling, unchanged or lower RTP, tougher base game. The market loves it, because a big number on the front sells better than a percentage.

My objection is not moral but practical. 95,51 % is not impressive in 2026 — there are Olympus titles with 96,5 % and the same cap. Here you pay an obvious premium for the provider's name and the series' recognisability.

On the other hand the workmanship is solid: the engine has been tested through millions of spins at operators worldwide, and there are no technical surprises. Only play with money you can spare, observe the 18-year age limit, and use ROFUS at the Gambling Authority or call StopSpillet at stopspillet.dk if the pace gets away from you.