Introduction to Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus
Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus is an online casino slot machine developed by Playtech, a renowned gaming software provider. This game is part of the popular Age of the Gods series, which is inspired by Greek mythology. As one might expect from a game bearing such a title, Wheels of Olympus brings to life the grandeur and majesty of ancient Greece, with its richly detailed graphics and exciting Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus gameplay.
Theme and Design
The theme of Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus revolves around the mythological gods of ancient Greece, particularly Zeus, King of the Gods. The game’s background is set in a stunning recreation of Mount Olympus, complete with marble columns and golden accents. The reels themselves are adorned with a variety of symbols representing both the Greek deities (Zeus, Athena, Ares) and various aspects of mythology.
The design of Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus is truly immersive, transporting players to a world of mythological wonder. Every detail has been meticulously crafted to evoke an atmosphere of grandeur and opulence. The game’s colors are rich and vibrant, with golden hues and sparkling effects that add to its visual appeal.
Symbols
The standard reel symbols in Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus include playing cards (Aces through 10s) as well as a range of mythological icons:
- Zeus: Represented by his iconic lightning bolt, Zeus is the Wild symbol in this game.
- Athena: The goddess of wisdom and war appears alongside her owl companion.
- Ares: As the god of war, Ares is depicted brandishing a spear.
- Medusa: This iconic snake-haired monster has been immortalized as a High-Volatility symbol.
In addition to these standard symbols, there are several special icons that trigger various bonus features:
- Zeus’ Lightning Bolt Scatter
- Athena’s Owl Wilds Free Spins Feature
Payouts and Winning Combinations
A win is awarded when two or more identical symbols appear on adjacent reels. The payout values vary depending on the symbol and its appearance (more about this below). Players can view the game’s payout table at any time by clicking on the "Info" button.
Some examples of payouts for standard reel symbols are:
- 3 x Aces = £5
- 3 x Kings or Queens = £10
The mythological icons pay out more handsomely, with Zeus’ lightning bolt offering a top prize of up to £100.
Wheels of Olympus
To further enhance the gameplay experience, Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus introduces two innovative features that allow players to adjust their game accordingly:
- Risk Level : Players can choose from three different risk levels:
- Low: Reduced volatility for more frequent wins
- Medium (default): Balanced gameplay with a moderate level of volatility
- High: Increased volatility with higher payouts potential, but also greater chance of losses
Each risk level affects the game’s RTP and max win amounts.
- Bonus Level : This optional setting allows players to activate an increased multiplier on their bonus rounds. With Bonus Level active, all wins in free spins are multiplied by 7x or 14x (depending on chosen configuration).
Wilds and Scatters
In Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus, there is one Wild symbol: Zeus’ Lightning Bolt. The Wild acts as a substitute for any standard reel icon to form winning combinations.
There are two Scatter symbols in this game:
- Athena’s Owl
- Zeus’ Lightning Bolt
Scatter wins award 3x and 20x total bet, respectively (and pay even without requiring adjacent reels).
Free Spins
Players can trigger various free spin features by collecting Scatters. Each feature comes with a different number of Free Spins and Wilds:
- Athena’s Owl Feature
- Awarded by 2+ Athena scatter
- Starting from 3 to 12 Free Spins (depending on the position)
- Zeus Lightning Bolt Free Spins
- Trigger by Zeus lightning bolt scatter on reels 1, 3 and 5 simultaneously
Free Games with Wilds
- Awarded when specific bonus combinations are hit in base game.
- Combinations include a combination of Athena Scatters with three-of-a-kind Ares or Medusa symbol.
Some other special features also provide extra opportunities to score more rewards:
- Bonus Guarantee : Additional payouts from Free Spins ensure some form of reward will be granted (applies on default setting).
- Power Re-Spin : When all five reels are filled with Wilds and scatter icons, players get a special re-spin. The feature awards no further spins after 1st hit.
Free Games Bonus
The "Age of the Gods: Wheels of Olympus" free games bonus can be activated by winning any Free Spin game combinations (winning more than one is not necessary). This gives up to £2500 and up to £100 per reel played, resulting from wins in special high-stakes rounds.
