Game Information
Introduction.
Greek mythology slots are nothing new. Pragmatic Play still finds a way to stir the pot. Zeus vs Hades is not just another lightning-throwing reel spinner. It is a direct clash between two gods. You choose the side. You choose the volatility.
This slot leans hard into player choice. Olympus offers high volatility. Hades cranks it to very high. That single decision shapes how the game feels. Wins can arrive more often. Or they can arrive like a freight train from the underworld.
If you enjoy tension, patience, and the promise of big multipliers, this one wants your attention. It’s big and its bold. If you are a volatile slot hunter, then this is the slot for you. Pragmatic really ramped things up, so lets break it down!
Slot Info / Stats
- Provider: Pragmatic Play
- Reels / Rows: 5×5
- Paylines: 15 fixed
- RTP: Up to 96.07% (casino dependent)
- Volatility: High (Zeus) / Very High (Hades)
- Max Win: 15,000× stake
- Bet Range: £0.10 – £100
- Features: Expanding wilds, multipliers, sticky free spins, dual volatility modes
Visuals and Audio
The presentation is bold without being messy. Olympus mode uses cool blues, clouds, and lightning. Think heaven. Hades mode flips the tone completely. Fire, shadows, and molten reds dominate the screen! Think hell! The Visuals are fantastic. Pragmatic have really smashed them, in both Zeus and Hades worlds. Animations are smooth and purposeful. Expanding wilds land with weight.
The soundtrack shifts with the chosen god. Zeus rumbles. Hades growls. Headphones are optional but recommended. Whilst its not a catch tune that you’ll be humming all day. It creates a tense atmosphere, anything could happen at any moment.
Gameplay
Base Game
The base game runs on a 5×5 grid with 15 fixed pay lines. Wins pay left to right. Nothing fancy here. The spice comes from the wilds.
Wild symbols expand to cover the entire reel when they land. Each expanding wild carries a random multiplier. These can climb as high as 100×. If more than one wild helps form a win, the multipliers stack.
You can switch between Zeus and Hades at any time in the base game. Zeus feels slightly friendlier. Hades feels colder and riskier. Both can pay. One just makes you wait longer.
From my personal experience, of which there’s a fair bit with this slot. The base game is a truly cruel mistress. It’s volatility is not a joke. This slot can run for long stints without a win. Or just throw in the odd small win. You’ll watch multis land, and 2x land an awful lot. But randomly you will hit a 250x in the base. It really is full of ups and downs, and much more extreme than other Pragmatic games.
It’s not just the pay-outs that differ between the two worlds. When spinning in Zeus’ world Olympus, The chance of spinning into a bonus round is higher, but the pay out average is lower. Compared to Hades where the chance of spinning into the bonus round is lower, the average pay out it bigger
Bonus Features
Free spins trigger with three scatter symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5. You receive 10 free spins.
During the bonus, expanding wilds become sticky. They stay locked in place for the entire feature. This is where the slot earns its reputation. One good reel can turn the screen into a multiplier factory. Free spins cannot be retriggered. When it ends, it ends. The slot does not believe in mercy.
You really do need the Gods to play ball in this one. Landing a wild, or two, or even three still doesn’t guarantee you’ll a huge win. Yet, landing one or two big multi banners, in the right place can can ensure the slot pays. There’s more layers to this slot than Ogres. (Props if you understand this reference) Landing one banner in 10 spins is common. And if you are unlucky, you’ll see it land on spin 10, and it lands on the 5th reel, where nothing lines up. Landing them early, at the front, and with big multis is exactly what you want.
A Bonus Buy option is available in some regions. UK players will not see it. As you may have seen my talk about, the UK Gambling commission don’t allow us adults to have fun. Also with usual Pragmatic bulls**t you can not spin into the super. It’s a buy option only. However, don’t forget you can atleast buy them in the 10p Gamer Arcade. So what does the Super bonus do?
The super bonus guarantee’s one expanding wild banner, on spin 1. However it does not say where it will land, or its multi. So you could see a 2x land on reel five. However, there are many bonus rounds where you are screaming out for one wild, so at least you can guarantee one. Just note the super also has really high volatility. You can see massive returns or scrapping for pennies.
Final Thoughts
Zeus vs Hades is built for players who enjoy pressure. The base game can feel quiet. The bonuses can feel explosive. That contrast is intentional. The expanding wilds and stacked multipliers are the real stars. When they connect, the slot hits hard. When they do not, your balance feels it. This is not a casual spinner. This is a patience test with a god complex.
Remember, the super is playable in the 10p Gamer Arcade. If you been playing, let us know by sending us your screenshots in the discord server!
If you like high volatility slots with real bite, choose your god wisely. Zeus might forgive you. Hades never does.
Thalnothos’ Rating: 8.5/10