Olympus Wilds Slot

There are few mountains in the world that receive quite as much attention from the online slot world as Olympus. Of course, I totally understand why; the mountain is rich with mythology, and its grand, imposing nature lends itself perfectly to striking designs and exciting bonus features. Swintt has decided to take us up there once again with the Olympus Wilds online slot. Where does this fit in the grand canon of Olympus-themed titles? Join me as I hit the spin button and find out more in this Olympus Wilds slot review. 

If you have ever played an Olympus-themed slot before, you will know what to expect when you load up Olympus Wilds. The slot’s reels are positioned high up the mountain, with a lingering cloud filling the bottom half of the screen, while a temple for the Gods sits in the background. 

The Gods themselves make appearances on the reels, with Neptune, Zeus, and Athena all present and correct. The reels are bordered with gold, with two grand pillars on either side, while a rousing soundtrack plays as you spin the reels. 

The Olympus Wilds slot has a conventional base game setup. It has five reels and four rows, with 20 fixed paylines on every spin. 

The control panel is under the reels, with the max bet and autospin option found on either side of the spin button. The stake is adjusted by clicking the +/- buttons, and the paytable is accessed by clicking the ‘i’. 

As its name might suggest, Wilds play an essential part in Olympus Wilds. In the base game, when two or more Wilds land, the game rewards a respin with Wild symbols moving up and down the grid, sticking to random positions. If another Wild lands, the respins continue. 

Landing five or more Bonus symbols triggers the Hold’n Spin bonus. These symbols stick to the reels, and three re-spins are rewarded. If a new symbol lands, the respin count is reset. A Multiplier Meter also increases by one whenever you land an additional symbol. At the end of the round, the symbols are added up, and the multiplier is applied to the total. 

Finally, keep your eyes peeled for the Scatter symbol. Landing three of these will trigger ten Olympus Wild free spins. 

Depending on your location, you may have the option to skip the queue and buy your way into the bonus round. 

I took the Olympus Wilds slot for a spin on my laptop and on an iPhone. I found the slot to be really intuitively designed and easy to play on both, with the mobile version best enjoyed in landscape mode. 

The betting range varies depending on the version you are playing. In the version I tested, the slot has a minimum bet of $1.00 and a maximum of $100, which is an average range that might not appeal to all players, especially the ones with smaller bankrolls. 

I recommend trying out the Olympus Wilds demo provided in this review before you play for real money. This will give you an idea of whether or not the game is for you. I would also recommend using the Buy Feature to test the bonuses when using the demo. 

Olympus Wilds has a mixed math model. The game has a solid maximum win of 8,000x your stake and is rated as highly volatile. However, it is let down by a low RTP. The version I tested had an RTP of 94.14%, but there are versions available that are even lower than this. Before you play, I highly recommend checking the paytable to see which version you are playing. 

Olympus Wilds is a good Greek-Mythology-themed online slot from Swintt that is let down slightly by a poor RTP. The game’s design is as you would expect from the genre, and the Wild-focused action, while not strikingly original, serves up some entertaining sequences and can lead to some good wins. 

The 8,000x maximum win is also a solid offering, and the high volatility means you can hit some big wins. However, the lower-than-average RTP is going to turn a lot of players away. Overall, while the game is good, I would recommend looking for one with a more robust math model. 

On that note, there are plenty of highly regarded Greek-themed slots I would recommend. Gates of Olympus from Pragmatic Play is a must, with the slot offering engaging gameplay mechanics and great winning potential. Likewise, Forge of Olympus from Pragmatic Play continues the studio’s trend of strong Greek-themed action. I would also suggest checking out Zeus vs Hades: Gods of War, also from Pragmatic Play.