The engine will feel familiar if you know Sugar Rush for the cluster grid and Gates of Olympus for the multiplier wilds - this game blends the two. There are no fixed lines; instead, matching symbols cluster and tumble, and Hades wilds drop multiplier values that matter most once the Free Spins begin. There are no cascading paylines to track, just the cluster board and the multiplier total. The summary below sets out the core numbers before we walk through how each part works.
| Feature | Details |
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release date | May 2025 |
| RTP | 96.52% full version (operator variants 95.47% / 94.47%) |
| Volatility | High (5/5) |
| Max win | 10,000x the stake |
| Grid | 6×6 - cluster pays (min 8 connected) |
| Min bet | €0.20 |
| Max bet | Up to €240 (€1 cap on German-licensed sites) |
| Scatter / Wild | Hades - acts as both |
| Wild multiplier | 1x-100x per wild |
| Free Spins | Yes - compounding multiplier up to 500x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes globally - not offered under the German licence |
| Mobile | Full support - iOS and Android (HTML5) |
How to play Gates of Hades
Set your total stake with the bet controls under the reels, from €0.20 upward. There are no paylines - a win forms whenever eight or more matching symbols connect horizontally or vertically anywhere on the 6×6 grid. Winning clusters pay and are then removed, with new symbols tumbling in to fill the gaps, so a single spin can pay several times over.
On German-licensed sites the stake is capped at €1 per spin, autoplay is switched off and a minimum spin time applies under the current gambling treaty, so the pace is slower than on the global version, where the bet runs up to €240. The Hades symbol is the one to watch - it is both the scatter that starts the Free Spins and the wild that carries the multipliers.
Gates of Hades rules
The paytable is led by Hades-themed high symbols - the crown, ring and goblet - with coloured gems as the low tier. Values below show the shape of the table; exact figures can vary between casino builds, so check the in-game paytable before you play.
Symbols and payouts
| Symbol | Tier | Cluster payout |
| Crown | High (premium) | Top cluster payout |
| Ring | High | High payout |
| Goblet | Mid-high | Mid payouts |
| Red / purple gems | Low | Lower cluster payouts |
| Blue / green gems | Low | Lowest cluster payouts |
- Hades - Scatter and Wild: as a scatter, three or more trigger the Free Spins; as a wild, it substitutes for paying symbols and carries a multiplier of 1x to 100x.
- Cluster rule: eight or more matching symbols connected horizontally or vertically form a win - position on the grid does not matter beyond being connected.
Gates of Hades bonus features
Tumbling wins
Every winning cluster is removed and the symbols above drop into the gaps, with new ones filling the top rows. Tumbles keep chaining as long as each new drop forms a fresh cluster, so one spin can pay several times. The tumble mechanic is also what lets multiple wild multipliers land in a single sequence.
Hades wild multipliers
Hades wilds land carrying a multiplier value from 1x up to 100x. When a wild helps complete a cluster, its multiplier applies to that win, and if several wilds land in the same tumble their values add together. In the base game these multipliers reset once a tumble sequence ends - it is in the Free Spins that they change the game.
Free Spins
Three Hades scatters award 10 free spins, four award 12, five award 15, and six or more award 20 along with access to the Super Free Spins. The key difference from the base game is that every wild multiplier you collect stays on a running total for the whole round rather than resetting - the total compounds up to a ceiling of 500x, and it is applied to your wins as it grows. A long run that stacks multipliers is the main route to the 10,000x maximum win. Retriggers add 5 to 12 more spins depending on the scatter count.
Super Free Spins
The Super Free Spins are the enhanced version of the round: wilds arrive with a minimum 10x multiplier and scale up toward 500x, so the compounding total builds much faster. They are reached by landing six or more scatters, or by buying them where the bonus buy is offered.
Bonus buy in Gates of Hades
In the global version, Gates of Hades has a bonus buy that pays a set price to open the Free Spins directly.
| Option | Cost | What you get |
| Free Spins | 100x the stake | Direct entry to the standard Free Spins |
| Super Free Spins | 500x the stake | Free Spins starting with a 10x multiplier base |
On German-licensed sites the bonus buy is not available. Under the current German gambling treaty, buy features are not permitted, stakes are capped at €1 per spin, autoplay is off and a minimum spin time applies. At a German-licensed casino you reach the Free Spins only by landing three or more Hades scatters. Where the buy is offered, check that it is legal in your jurisdiction before using it, and note that buying tends to lower the effective RTP below the base setting.
Gates of Hades on mobile
Gates of Hades is built in HTML5 and runs in the browser on both iOS and Android, with no separate download or native app required.
- We tested on an iPhone 14 in Safari and a Samsung S23 in Chrome, on standard German 4G and home broadband.
- The 6×6 grid holds its layout in portrait, and the running multiplier total stays clearly visible during the Free Spins.
- The tumbling wins and the wild multipliers play out the same on a phone as on desktop.
- Load times were short on both devices, and the artwork stays sharp through long tumble chains without slowdown.
Our take
Gates of Hades suits players who like a cluster-pays grid with a compounding multiplier and can handle high variance. Its strengths are the up-to-96.52% RTP in the full version, the 10,000x ceiling, the persistent multiplier total in the Free Spins that can build to 500x, and the Super Free Spins for a faster climb.
The limits are worth stating. The RTP varies by casino, with operator versions at 95.47% and 94.47%, so the return is not guaranteed to be the top figure. High volatility means long quiet stretches, the base game leans on reaching the Free Spins, and on German-licensed sites the bonus buy is off, the stake is capped at €1 and the pace is slower - which matters for a game where the buy is a common route to the feature. For players who want a modern Pragmatic Play cluster slot with a big multiplier chase, it holds up; anyone who relied on buying the feature will find the German-licensed version slower to reach the bonus.
Gates of Hades FAQ
Who makes Gates of Hades?
Gates of Hades is developed by Pragmatic Play and was released in 2025. It is the underworld entry in the studio's Gates series.
What is the RTP of Gates of Hades?
The RTP is 96.52% in the full version, but Pragmatic Play offers operator versions at 95.47% and 94.47%, and buying the bonus lowers the effective return. Check the figure in the game's paytable before you play.
How do you trigger the Free Spins in Gates of Hades?
Land three or more Hades scatters to start the Free Spins - three award 10 spins, rising to 20 spins plus Super Free Spins for six or more. You can also buy the feature where the bonus buy is offered.
Can you buy the bonus in Gates of Hades?
The global version has a bonus buy at 100x the stake for the Free Spins or 500x for the Super Free Spins. It is not available on German-licensed sites, where buy features are not permitted.
What is the maximum win in Gates of Hades?
The maximum win is 10,000x your stake, reached through the compounding wild multiplier - which climbs to 500x - during the Free Spins.
Is Gates of Hades available on mobile?
Yes. The game is HTML5-based and runs in the browser on iOS and Android, with the tumbles and multiplier total working the same as on desktop.
Where can you play Gates of Hades?
Gates of Hades is available at a range of casinos serving German players.
Player reviews of Gates of Hades
- Lukas, Berlin (2026): "The compounding multiplier in the free spins is the whole game. Collected wilds through a long run and the total climbed past 120x before one cluster paid big - around x400 the stake."
- Anna, München (2026): "Cluster pays plus the Gates-style multipliers, so it feels like Sugar Rush and Gates of Olympus mixed. On the German licence there is no buy and the €1 cap, so you wait for three Hades to trigger it."
- Jonas, Hamburg (2026): "High volatility is real - long dry runs, then a tumble chain stacks a few multipliers together and it pays. Watch the RTP though, one casino ran the 94.47% version."
- Sophie, Frankfurt (2026): "Played on my iPhone and the running multiplier total is easy to follow on the small screen. Average session around x80. Never hit the 500x ceiling but got close once in the Super round."
- Felix, Köln (2026): "Without the buy the standard free spins can be slow to arrive, and the slower spin speed on German sites changes the feel. When the multiplier builds though, it is a proper chase."
- Marie, Stuttgart (2026): "Modern Pragmatic cluster slot with a big ceiling. Fixed no jackpot, it is all about the multiplier total in the bonus. Fair top RTP if the casino runs the full version - check first."
