Olympus Hades Megaways

Olympus Hades Megaways Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	iSoftBet
Release Date	26/04/2023
Theme	Greek mythology, Underworld, Hades
Layout	6 reels with 2–7 rows plus a horizontal tracker reel above reels 2–5
Paylines	Up to 117,649 ways to win
Bet Range	0.20 to 20 (currency units)
Core Mechanics	Megaways mechanic, Cascading wins, Max Megaways modifier, Random wild modifier, Free spins with unlimited multiplier, Walking wilds, Bonus Buy
Mechanic	Megaways by Big Time Gaming licensed to iSoftBet
Technology	HTML5 compatible for desktop and mobile

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	9, 10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Vase, Medusa, Cerberus	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Hades	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Wild symbol	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Hades Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Olympus Hades Megaways Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Max Megaways	Random base game spin		Forces maximum 117,649 ways to win
Random Wild Modifier	Random base game spin		Adds wilds to tracker reel guaranteeing a win
Free Spins with Unlimited Multiplier	Landing 4 or more scatters	12, 17 or 22 free spins	Multiplier starts at x1 and increases by +1 after each cascade	Retrigger with 3 or 4 scatters for +5 or +10 spins
Walking Wilds	During free spins randomly		Adds a wild to tracker that moves left each spin
Bonus Buy	Player choice	12 free spins	Pays 75× bet to enter free spins directly

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many ways to win does the game offer?	The game offers up to 117,649 ways to win via the Megaways mechanic.
What is the RTP of the game?	The theoretical return to player is 95.95%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win multiplier is 20000x your bet.
How does the free spins multiplier work?	Free spins start with a x1 multiplier that increases by one after each cascading win and does not reset until the feature ends.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes. Landing three scatters during free spins awards five additional spins and four scatters award ten additional spins.
What does the Max Megaways feature do?	It forces the reels to land the maximum number of symbols, creating 117,649 ways to win on that spin.
What is the Bonus Buy option?	Players can pay 75× their current bet to immediately access the free spins feature.
What are walking wilds?	During free spins, walking wilds may appear on the tracker reel and move one position left each spin until they disappear.

Olympus Hades Megaways Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses