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Gates Of Hades
Build the underworld multiplier through winning tumbles and decide whether the persistent bonus total changes the familiar Gates formula enough.
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What matters before you play
Free play
Try Gates Of Hades for free
Use the demo to see whether the pace and bonus features suit you. It opens here and costs nothing.
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Use the demo well
Three things to watch
- Count matching symbols across the whole grid
Eight or more matching symbols can pay anywhere on the 6×6 board. They do not need to touch or follow a line.
- Add multipliers only after a win
Visible multiplier symbols have no value by themselves. They apply only when the same tumble sequence produces a symbol win.
- Separate the running total from one reveal
In Free Spins, successful values join a persistent total. Follow the accumulated number rather than focusing on one dramatic urn.
Our take
A broader, darker Gates game that remains easy to read
Gates Of Hades stays close to the proven pay-anywhere and additive-multiplier formula. The 6×6 board gives each tumble more visible space, while 2x–500x urns provide the familiar spikes. During 15 Free Spins, multiplier values that land with wins build a running total, so an early connection can shape the rest of the feature. With 96.52% RTP, very high volatility and a 10,000x cap, it is still a swingy multiplier chase. The main choice is thematic and spatial: this version feels wider and darker, not mechanically alien.
How it plays
What happens when you spin
Pay-anywhere wins feed tumbles, and successful multiplier symbols change from one-sequence boosts into a running bonus total.
Eight symbols pay anywhere
Matching symbols are counted across all 36 positions. A win removes them and allows the grid to refill without another stake.
Base multipliers add together
Multiplier symbols can show 2x–500x. When more than one lands with a winning sequence, their values are added and applied to the tumble total.
Scatters start fifteen Free Spins
Three or more scatters trigger the bonus round. Further scatter behaviour and available entry options can vary by configuration.
Bonus values build a running total
A multiplier that lands with a winning Free Spin joins the persistent total, which then applies to later winning spins that include another multiplier.
Timing matters
An early multiplier has more future chances
The same value is more useful near the start of Free Spins because it can remain in the running total. Compare early and late additions instead of judging only their face value.
Inside the game
See Gates Of Hades in action
Full, uncropped game views selected to show the reels, controls and features in context.
Is it for you?
Does Gates Of Hades match your style?
Use these points to decide whether the game's pace and features match what you enjoy.
You may like it if...
- Fans of the Gates multiplier format
- Players who prefer pay-anywhere tumbles
- Very-high-volatility bonus hunters
It may not suit you if...
- Multiplier symbols can land without a qualifying win
- The running total still needs later connections
- The 10,000x maximum is a cap, not a session expectation
Compare your options
What should you try next?
Choose by the way the game plays, not just by theme or maximum win.
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Quick answers
Gates Of Hades FAQ
Game settings can vary between casinos. Check the information screen in the version you are playing.
How do Gates Of Hades wins form?
Eight or more matching symbols pay anywhere on the 6×6 grid and then tumble away.
Do bonus multipliers persist?
Successful multiplier values join a running total during Free Spins and can apply to later winning spins that land another multiplier.
Can I play Gates Of Hades free here?
Yes. The official virtual-credit demo runs on this page.
Game facts
Gates Of Hades numbers and features
These are the game settings we could confirm. A casino may use a different version, so check the in-game information before playing for money.
Payouts & risk
- RTP
- 96.52%
- Volatility
- High
- Maximum win
- 10,000×
- Bet range
- 0.2 – £2
Reels & wins
- Reel layout
- 6×6
- Payout system
- Cluster Pays
Bonus features
- Features
- A persistent bonus multiplier total
- Free spins
- Yes
- Bonus buy
- Yes
- Jackpot
- No
Release & devices
- Release date
- 18 May 2025
- Platforms
- Desktop, Mobile
- Theme
- Greek, Gems, Historic, Magic, Fantasy, Crystals, Gods
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