Escape into a magical winter wonderland with the Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 slot at Mr.play Casino! This enchanting game transports you to the snow-capped peak of Mount Olympus to celebrate the festive season with the Greek gods. The slot sparkles with frosted garlands, twinkling lights, and piles of presents just waiting to be unwrapped. Symbols like reindeer, Mr.playings, and gingerbread men evoke the spirit of Christmas, while legendary figures like Zeus and Pegasus add a unique Greek mythology twist. With every spin, the reels glimmer against a backdrop of snow-covered temples and statues. Catchy tunes inspired by favorite carols play in the background, guaranteed to spread some seasonal cheer.

History and Evolution

The Gates of Olympus slot machine was first released in 2014 by game developer Blueprint Gaming. It became popular for its vibrant Greek mythology theme and innovative expanding reels mechanic, which added extra rows with each successive win. In December 2022, Blueprint released a special Christmas edition called Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000. It built upon the original slot with festive decorations and sounds, plus four jackpots up to 1000X for even bigger winning potential during the holiday season. As online slots continue to evolve with richer graphics and improved features, the Gates of Olympus franchise incorporates the latest technology like cascading wins and locked wilds to create an immersive, exciting player experience. The Xmas 1000 version upholds this commitment to quality while offering a revamped wintry twist for the Christmas holidays.

Gameplay Mechanics

Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 is a 6-reel, 20-payline video slot. The minimum bet is 20p per spin, while the maximum bet is £100 per spin. The slot features locked wilds, which stay in place for subsequent spins after they first appear. This helps players form more winning combinations. The Mount Olympus bonus activates when three or more scatters land anywhere on the reels. It awards 12 free spins with expanded reels and a 5X win multiplier. Four progressive jackpots are available: Mini, Minor, Major and Mega, which seed at £25, £100, £10,000 and £250,000 respectively. They are triggered randomly and can be won at the end of any spin.

Payout Overview

Symbol	Type	Multiplier	Max Payout
Zeus Wild	Wild	2X	10,000X
Pegasus Wild	Wild	2X	10,000X
Mr.playing	High Payout	750X	750X
Gingerbread Man	High Payout	250X	250X
Reindeer	Medium Payout	75X	750X
Bell	Low Payout	20X	200X
10/J/Q/K/A	Low Payout	5X-15X	150X

Features

1. Stacked wilds: Wild symbols appear stacked on the reels, increasing chances of forming wins
2. Cascading wins: Symbols explode after wins, getting replaced with new ones for consecutive payouts
3. Expanding reels: Adds extra rows with each win during the bonus round
4. Four jackpots: Mini, Minor, Major and Mega, giving players more chances to win big
5. Festive visuals: Vibrant Christmas decorations and snowy backdrop sets the seasonal mood

Demo Play

Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 offers an unlimited demo play mode for practice. Players can access the demo from the Mrplay lobby by clicking “Play for Fun” on the Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 icon. The demo grants a starting balance of 500,000 coins to spin the reels risk-free. It uses the same RTP and mechanics as the real money version, providing an authentic experience. Players can test special features like the Mount Olympus free spins and check payouts in the paytable. By playing in demo mode, slot fans can preview Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 and decide if they enjoy it before wagering real deposits. It’s a useful tool for formulating strategies as well.