Series
Rise of Olympus series
Rise of Olympus slots: from energy collection to bigger ceilings
The Rise of Olympus line began in 2018 when Play'n Go established a 5x5 cluster-pays formula built around collected energy, substitute symbols and extra wilds. Rise of Olympus paired that structure with respins, free spins and a 5,000x maximum win, fixing Greek gods and an active grid at the center of the franchise.
Ranked by Slot Score
| Game | Year | RTP | Volatility | Slot Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rise of OlympusPlay'n Go | 2018 | 94.51% | Medium volatility | 61 |
 Rise of Olympus 100Play'n Go | 2022 | 94.2% | High volatility | 71 |
 Rise of Olympus OriginsPlay'n Go | 2024 | 94.2% | High volatility | 71 |
 Rise of Olympus ExtremeLatestPlay'n Go | 2025 | 96.2% | High volatility | 76 |
 Rise of Olympus 1000Play'n Go | — | 96.24% | High volatility | 85 |
The Olympus core
- Grid logic: wins come from symbol groups or scatter combinations rather than conventional fixed paylines.
- Chain reactions: later entries use cascading or avalanche sequences to keep a spin active after a win.
- Bonus pressure: free spins, multipliers and additional wilds concentrate the larger outcomes in feature play.
- Visual code: Greek mythology and divine characters remain constant while the reward ceiling rises.
Rise of Olympus 100 made the first major risk shift in 2022. Volatility moved to high, the maximum win tripled to 15,000x, and the game added cascading wins, selectable free-spin modes and rewards that can respond to non-winning spins. Rise of Olympus Origins followed in 2024 with symbol removal, additive symbols and a 20,000x ceiling, streamlining the action around repeated clears and random rewards.
The latest mechanical split is between escalation and reconstruction. Rise of Olympus Extreme keeps the 5x5 cluster format but raises the maximum win to 50,000x through multiplier wilds, symbol swaps and a growing free-spins multiplier. Rise of Olympus 1000 changes the frame to a 6x5 scatter-pays game, adds a bonus bet and random multipliers, and pushes the listed ceiling to 60,000x.
Where the formula changed
- Rise of Olympus: established the 5x5 energy-collection and cluster-pays base.
- Rise of Olympus 100: increased volatility and added selectable bonus modes.
- Rise of Olympus Origins: emphasized symbol removal and lifted the ceiling to 20,000x.
- Rise of Olympus Extreme: intensified the original grid with multiplier wilds and a 50,000x limit.
- Rise of Olympus 1000: replaced clusters with scatter pays on a wider grid and reached 60,000x.
Rise of Olympus therefore evolves through its math and win evaluation rather than through a new setting. The original is the comparatively restrained entry; 100 and Origins sharpen the cascade loop; Extreme maximizes the 5x5 design; and 1000 offers the clearest structural break for anyone comparing how the franchise handles risk.