Zeus vs Hades - Gods of War is a Pragmatic Play slot on a 5x5 grid, released on 22 May 2023, with a 15,000x maximum win and high volatility. The provider's game page states an RTP of 96.07%. Two UK operators list less for the same game: 94.05% at 7bet and 92.01% at Lottomart.
Its distinguishing idea is a choice made before the spin: play in Olympus or in Hades. The choice changes the look of the game and how the bonus behaves, but not the symbols' payouts. Below we set out what each mode does, how the expanding wilds work, and where to try the official demo before any money is involved.
Olympus or Hades: what the mode changes
According to the provider, Olympus gives a higher chance to trigger the bonus game but with a lower average win, while Hades triggers the bonus more rarely and comes with a higher average win when it does. 7bet describes Olympus mode as high volatility and Hades mode as very high volatility. Players can switch modes for every spin.
What the mode does not change is the rulebook. The same features apply in both, and both modes have 13 total symbols with identical payouts. The artwork follows the setting: Olympus has a blue background with moving clouds and large marble columns, the underworld a red, fiery one. Choosing a mode is a choice between two published risk profiles. It does not make any spin more predictable - every result is random in either setting.
The specification, source by source
| Characteristic | Figure | Where it is stated |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play | 7bet |
| Release date | 22 May 2023 | 7bet |
| Grid | 5x5 | 7bet, Lottomart |
| Paylines | 15 fixed paylines | 7bet |
| Paylines, other reading | 10 paylines | Lottomart |
| RTP | 96.07% | Provider's game page |
| RTP | 94.05% | 7bet |
| RTP | 92.01% | Lottomart |
| Volatility | High | Lottomart |
| Maximum win | 15,000x | Provider's game page |
| Bet range | £0.10 to £5 per spin | 7bet |
Two lines in that table disagree. 7bet counts 15 fixed paylines and a specialist review agrees, while Lottomart writes 10. The in-game paytable at your casino settles it.
How a spin pays
A win needs 3, 4 or 5 identical symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost. There are 10 regular paying symbols: the 10-A card ranks at the low end, and helmets, goblets, phoenix and the gods themselves higher up, with Pegasus in one mode and Cerberus in the other. The character symbols, Zeus or Hades, pay 20x for five.
Regular wilds land on all reels and substitute for any regular pay symbol. The symbol that defines the game is the Expanding Wild.
Expanding Wilds and their multipliers
Expanding Wilds can appear in the base game and in the bonus game. When one lands, it expands to cover all positions on its reel. A short battle between Zeus and Hades follows, and whoever wins adds a multiplier of x2 to x100 to that wild. The multiplier applies to all wins passing through it; if more than one Expanding Wild is part of a win, the multipliers are added to each other.
The provider's page puts the top value at 100x. Most of the game's range between an ordinary result and the 15,000x cap lives in this one mechanic, which is also why long quiet stretches are normal here: a large multiplier is rare, and it still needs a winning line running through it.
Zeus vs Hades - Gods of War free spins
Three scatters trigger the bonus game with 10 free spins. Scatters are present on reels 1, 3 and 5 only, so all three of those reels must show one. Inside the round, expanding wilds are sticky: when one hits, it remains stuck to its reel until the feature comes to an end. Free spins cannot be retriggered, so the round always has 10 spins.
The general release offers bought free spins, priced at 75x the bet in Olympus mode and 150x the bet in Hades mode, with a 300x option on top. At 7bet, a UK operator, Buy Bonus is listed as not available, and there the round is reached only through scatters.
Opens the official demo on an external site. No deposit, no sign-up with us. www.pragmaticplay.com
Zeus vs Hades - Gods of War RTP: why you may see three numbers
The provider publishes 96.07%. 7bet lists 94.05% and Lottomart 92.01%. None of these is a mistake: lower RTP models are available, and each operator states the one it runs. One review gives the return by mode as 96.07% in Olympus and 96.05% in Hades. RTP is a theoretical average over a very large number of spins; it does not describe a session, and it does not move with your stake or your choice of mode in any way you can use.
Before playing for money, open the information screen of the game at your casino and read the RTP there. A difference of four percentage points is large over time, and it is the one figure on this page that depends entirely on where you play.
Series and related games
The sources we checked describe a single game with two modes, not two separate titles, so there is no second version to confuse it with on this page. 7bet notes that it is thematically similar to the Gates of Olympus games from the same provider; the theme is Greek mythology in both, but the mechanics differ - this one pays on lines and builds its wins on expanding wilds.
What we like
- The provider states the RTP and the maximum win on its own page
- Both modes are described openly: how often the bonus triggers against the average win
- Identical payouts in both modes, so the paytable is learned once
- Official demo available; runs on both Android and iOS devices
What to keep in mind
- Three different RTP figures across the provider and two UK operators
- High volatility, very high in Hades mode
- Free spins cannot be retriggered
- Sources disagree on the number of paylines
Who should try it, and who should not
Players who like a visible mechanic will get on with it: a wild fills a reel, a multiplier is attached, and the arithmetic is on screen. It is less suitable if you want frequent modest returns, or if a choice between modes tempts you to look for a pattern. There is none to find. Set a spending limit first, and start with the demo - it shows both modes at no cost.
Verdict
On our methodology the game earns a solid mark, not a top one. In its favour: the provider publishes the return and the cap, the two modes are explained honestly, and the official demo is free. Against it: the return a UK player actually meets can be four points lower than the published default, and even the payline count differs between operator pages. The rating reflects how clearly the product is documented; it says nothing about what any session will pay.
Variance simulator
Simplified model based on the published RTP and volatility, not the game's real math. For learning only — results are random and prove nothing about future sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Zeus vs Hades - Gods of War?
The provider's page states 96.07%. 7bet lists 94.05% and Lottomart 92.01%, because lower RTP models are available. Check the figure in the game at your casino.
Who made Zeus vs Hades - Gods of War?
Pragmatic Play. The game was released on 22 May 2023.
What is the maximum win?
15,000x, as stated on the provider's game page. It is a cap written into the rules, not an expected result.
Is there a Zeus vs Hades - Gods of War demo?
Yes. The provider hosts an official demo on its game page, where both modes can be tried without a deposit.
Can I play it on mobile?
Yes. It runs on both Android and iOS devices; the game is built with HTML5 software.
What is the difference between Olympus and Hades mode?
Olympus gives a higher chance to trigger the bonus game with a lower average win. Hades triggers it more rarely with a higher average win. Payouts of the symbols are identical.
