Today we’re joined by Q&A with Anastasios Ioannidis, Head of Affiliate Marketing at ARRISE, to chat about Pragmatic Play’s live casino game Gates of Olympus roulette.
Q1. To kick things off, what is Gates of Olympus Roulette? What makes it different from standard live roulette, and why should a player choose it over, say, classic European roulette?
The latest addition to Pragmatic Play’s extensive game show portfolio represents an exciting crossover between slots and live casino. It takes the timeless live roulette experience and supercharges it with an epic Greek mythology theme and a thrilling slots bonus game led by Zeus, offering electrifying wins of up to 10,000x.
For those familiar with European roulette, the core gameplay and features are the same, while powerful multipliers, Lucky Numbers, and additional boosters add to the excitement. But it’s the strength of the globally recognised Gates of Olympus slots brand and the total studio immersion that really elevate the title above the rest. If you’re looking for classic roulette gameplay with an epic theme, unrivalled production quality, and a striking slots bonus round, this is the game show for you.
Q2. What made Pragmatic Play bring the Gates of Olympus brand into the live casino world, and what made it a good fit for roulette, as opposed to, say, blackjack, or a game show?
The original Gates of Olympus seized the spotlight in 2021 thanks to its blend of awesome thematic elements and popular, rewarding mechanics. It paved the way for a whole universe of Greek mythology slots led by the king of the gods himself, including the likes of Gates of Olympus 1000 and, most recently, Fortune of Olympus. Expanding the franchise into a different vertical was a natural progression for Pragmatic Play, leveraging its incredible legacy alongside the rich creative opportunities Zeus’ universe holds.
But more than that, it was about catering to what players want. Pragmatic Play has successfully transferred top slots content into the live casino space in the past, with Sweet Bonanza Candyland hitting the sweet spot from day one. This combination of an imaginative theme, fast-paced gameplay, and a slots-style bonus game proved a sweet recipe for success – so there’s certainly a demand for this kind of crossover content.
With Zeus’ premier appearance in the live casino world, Pragmatic Play wanted to make a thunderous impact – and roulette was the ideal stage for such a bold debut. Like money wheel-based games, roulette really lends itself to the game show-style entertainment experience, with the drama that surrounds the spin of the wheel and striking bonus game. It’s another proven format from Pragmatic Play, with the likes of Fortune Roulette and Mega Roulette 3000 also resonating with players.
Q3. How has Olympus been brought to life in a live casino setting?
The whole experience has been designed to strike attention, from the ethereal uniforms and stormy cinematic transitions to Zeus’ lightning powering up throughout gameplay. It was so much more than simply applying branding to a roulette wheel: the team behind the scenes has put painstaking effort into its visual storytelling, creating a fully immersive fantasy setting and making those big moments all the more memorable.
The roulette wheel is, of course, the centrepiece: the commanding focal point worthy of its place in Mount Olympus. But it’s everything around it that enriches the experience, from the lighting and lightning bolts to the gold-embellished footwear!
Physical sets also combine seamlessly with the virtual elements, and every pixel is as carefully considered as the tangible aspects. Lightning strikes in both the physical studio and on the brand-new Bet Board, while animations command attention and screen shakes amplify every moment.
It’s one all-round epic cinematic experience bringing the iconic Mount Olympus to life, representing the first of this scale in live casino and delivering an entirely new way to enjoy the captivating world of Zeus.
Q4. Would you say this is built more for roulette players or slots fans, or is it designed to be a hybrid “best of both worlds” game?
Gates of Olympus Roulette is a high-production game show that has the potential to appeal just as much to slots players as it does to established live casino audiences.
The overall theme is true to the original slots game world, which is sure to interest existing fans and may even introduce them to the world of live casino for the first time. The fast-paced nature of the roulette gameplay reflects that of the original, reinforced by mighty multipliers and win potential that far exceeds that of traditional roulette. For roulette players, there’s still the authentic live casino gameplay; it’s only amplified by entertainment-driven mechanics.
Q5. How do the Bonus Number and Lucky Numbers work each round? And, to follow-on from that; what do you feel they add to the experience? What can players expect?
Building on the classic roulette formula, players place their bets during the betting time. Once bets close, three to eight random Lucky Numbers, each carrying random multipliers up to 250x, are dramatically revealed above the wheel. A single bonus number is also selected in every round, which means there’s a chance to trigger the bonus game every time you place a bet. When the winning number is a Lucky Number, the standard payout for straight-up bets is boosted by the multiplier shown.
What’s more, a Super Booster may also electrify the Bonus Number and any of the Lucky Numbers, supercharging wins up to 2,500x on straight-up bets in the base game and up to 10,000x in the bonus game.
Q6. The bonus round is a core selling point of Gates of Olympus Roulette. Can you walk us through what triggers it, what happens inside it, and what players can typically expect from the feature?
When the ball lands on a winning bonus number, you’re propelled into the lightning-charged action of the iconic Gates of Olympus slot bonus game. The journey to the bonus game is cinematic in itself, with Zeus making a grand entrance to unleash the magic of the legendary slot in a high-impact live round. Lightning electrifies the bet board, which shakes as stormy weather rolls in, clearing to a stunning northern lights backdrop. This narrative adds to the excitement, enhancing thatimmersive feeling.
The bonus round gameplay keeps to the core features of the original slot, including tumbling reels, pays-anywhere wins, multipliers of up to 500x, and that progressive total multiplier. Following the transition, a giant 6×5 slot grid appears above the presenter, storming into action with fifteen spins initially. If the bonus game was triggered with a Super Booster applied, it boosts every tumble win by the booster value throughout the feature, awarding wins of up to 10,000x.
Q7. If you could give Demoslot readers one tip for getting the best possible experience from Gates of Olympus Roulette, what would it be?
Go for the epic theme; stay for the electrifying live roulette experience with big win potential. Gates of Olympus Roulette is a high-production game show like nothing you’ve seen before.