HOW TO PLAY RISE OF OLYMPUS 1000
Rise of Olympus 1000 operates with an unusual scatter-pays system.
Wins happen whenever 8 or more matching symbols land anywhere on the 6×5 grid. Symbol positions don’t need to connect—they just need to be present in sufficient numbers.
Payouts are increased incrementally whenever you hit more than 8 symbols, up to a maximum of 12+ symbols.
Cascade System:
- Winning symbols are removed from the grid
- Remaining symbols drop down to fill vacant positions
- New symbols cascade from above to complete the grid
- Process repeats as long as new wins form
- No wild symbols in this game
The pace flows well, with cascades executing quickly without feeling rushed. The 6×5 grid provides substantial visual space compared to the 5×5 format of previous iterations, though whether this improves or dilutes the experience is subjective.
That said, the volatility is noticeably high, and wins are relatively rare overall.
Bonus Features
Multiplier Symbols
The core mechanic revolves around multiplier orbs that can land in any position on any spin. They can be either x2, x3, x4, x5, x7, x8, x10, x12, x15, x20, x25, x50, x100, x500, or x1,000.
- All multipliers present at the round’s end are summed together
- Combined value multiplies the total win for that spin
- Multipliers can land when no multipliers currently occupy the grid
- During cascades, existing multipliers may upgrade by +1 stage
Multiplier Upgrade System:
- First upgrade: Increases multiplier by +1 stage
- Subsequent upgrades on already-upgraded multipliers: Triggers “Super Upgrade” chance
- Super Upgrade: Randomly jumps multiplier multiple stages, potentially reaching x1,000
- Super Upgrade can trigger multiple times during extended cascade sequences
The upgrade mechanic adds anticipation during cascades, though it’s worth noting the randomness means that high multipliers are quite.e improbable. When it works, watching a x5 multiplier suddenly jump to x100 via Super Upgrade delivers genuine excitement. When it doesn’t, the lack of god powers or alternative features means dead spins feel particularly barren.
Go Ultra Ante Bet
Activating this feature increases the stake by 50% and provides:
- Guaranteed multiplier upgrades during cascading wins (base game and free spins)
- Raises maximum total multiplier sum from x3,013 to x3,054
- Can be toggled on/off between base game spins
- Not available during free spins trigger
The 50% cost is substantial, effectively requiring €0.15 minimum bet when activated. For players chasing maximum potential, Go Ultra makes mathematical sense during extended sessions, though the increase to the game’s already high variance shouldn’t be underestimated.
Free Spins
Landing 4 or more scatter symbols (depicted as glowing gates) triggers the free spins bonus:
- 4 Scatters: 7 free spins
- 5 Scatters: 10 free spins
- 6+ Scatters: 15 free spins
During free spins, the multiplier does not reset between rounds, and the meter stays up for as long as free spins are active.
