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- Pragmatic Play releases new Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 slot
- What is the 1000 slot series?
- Other 1000 series slot games
Pragmatic Play releases new Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 slot
On the 2nd of December 2024, leading slot provider Pragmatic Play released the Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 slot game. Playable on a 6x5 grid with Scatter Pays, you get to embark on a festive adventure with Greek god Zeus from just 20p per spin at all UK slot sites.
With Tumbles that can lead to continuous wins, keep an eye out for Orb Multipliers which are worth up to 1000x. After a tumbling sequence finishes, the values of all Orb Multipliers on the reels will be combined and applied to the win.
In the Free Spins feature, you begin with 15 free spins. With tumbles, Orb Multiplier values are collected in the total multiplier box and applied to wins. When new Orb Multipliers appear and a win occurs, their values are added to the total multiplier value which then applies to subsequent wins. You can also win unlimited extra free spins.
With a high 96.5% RTP rate, Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 comes with 15,000 times bet max wins. This is 3 times higher than the 5,000 times bet found in the original game. For more details, check out the Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 review and free demo. If you want more games, check out our detailed reviews and free slots.
For more festive slots, check out OLBG’s guide to the best and new Christmas slots:
Celebrate Christmas with the Best Christmas Slots
What is the 1000 slot series?
Pragmatic Play launched the 1000 slot series with the release of Starlight Princess 1000 in October 2023. They are extreme versions of popular Pragmatic Play slots. Speaking to Anastasios Ioannidis in July 2024, he described the 1000 series as follows:
For a deep-dive into the 1000 slot series, check out the dedicate guide:
Pragmatic Play’s 1000 Slots Series: The Ultimate Guide to Supercharged Spins
Alternatively, check out OLBG’s guide to Pragmatic Play slots:
Best Pragmatic Play Slots, Sites, Demos & Reviews
Other 1000 series slot games
With 9 slot games in the 1000 series at the time of writing, below is a look at both Sweet Bonanza 1000 and Sugar Rush 1000 which are the most popular ones:
Sweet Bonanza 1000
Released in June 2024, Sweet Bonanza 1000 is the supercharged version of Pragmatic Play’s most popular slot game (Sweet Bonanza). Played on a 6x5 grid with Scatter Pays from 20p per spin, this sugary wonderland can give you successive wins via the Tumbles feature.
In the Free Spins feature, you start with 10 free spins. Look out for Rainbow Bomb Multiplier symbols which contain a random multiplier up to 1000x. All Rainbow Bomb Multipliers are combined and applied to the sum of the tumbling sequence. There is also the chance to win more free spins. Very high volatility and with a 96.53% RTP rate, Sweet Bonanza 1000 boasts 25,000 times bet max wins.
Sugar Rush 1000
Also inspired by sweets, Sugar Rush 1000 is played on a 7x7 grid with a Cluster Pays mechanic, Released in March 2024, you can spin away from 20p a spin. Winning clusters lead to Tumbles which continue as long as new wins appear. Winning symbols explode to leave multiplier spots which double in value each time up to 1024x.
In the Free Spins feature, you can begin with up to 30 free spins. With unlimited extra free spins up for grabs, the marked spots and multipliers remain in position throughout the whole feature which makes it easier to achieve high multipliers (up to 1024x). With a 96.53% RTP rate, Sugar Rush 1000 also comes with 25,000 times bet max wins.
