Zeus vs Hades - game rules, payouts, bonuses

Zeus vs Hades is a highly volatile video slot with two modes (Olympus and Hades), unique Expanding Wild symbols with multipliers up to x100, and freespins where each Expanding Wild is retained until the end of the round. The game supports buy-in bonuses and can bring wins of up to 15000× bet.

Symbols and Payouts

All payouts depend on the number of identical symbols on a line from left to right. Full payout table:

  • Zeus (blue) - 5 = $40.00, 4 = $20.00, 3 = $4.00
  • Hades (red) - 5 = $40.00, 4 = $20.00, 3 = $4.00
  • Pegasus - 5 = $20.00, 4 = $10.00, 3 = $2.00
  • Cerberus - 5 = $20.00, 4 = $10.00, 3 = $2.00
  • Eagle - 5 = $10.00, 4 = $5.00, 3 = $1.00
  • Helmet - 5 = $10.00, 4 = $5.00, 3 = $1.00
  • Cup - 5 = $10.00, 4 = $5.00, 3 = $1.00
  • Flame Bowl - 5 = $10.00, 4 = $5.00, 3 = $1.00
  • A, K, Q, J, 10 - 5 = $2.00, 4 = $1.00, 3 = $0.20.

Wild substitutes for any symbols except Scatter and appears on all reels.

Expanding Wilds with Multiplier

Two types of Wild symbols: Zeus Wild and Hades Wild.

  • Wild appears on any reel.
  • When Wild appears, it expands vertically across the entire reel.
  • If after the expansion a win is formed - Wild gets a random multiplier from the list:

Possible multipliers: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 9x, 10x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x.

If several Wild multipliers are involved in the winnings, they are added together.

Game modes: Olympus and Hades

The player himself chooses the game profile. The choice depends on the chance of activating the bonus and its potential average payout:

  • Olympus Mode - higher chance of triggering Free Spins, but lower average winnings.
  • Hades Mode - less frequent Free Spins, but higher average winnings.

Scatter and triggering free spins

Scatter appears only on reels 1, 3 and 5.

  • 3 Scatter → 10 Free Spins.

Free Spins features

  • Each Expanding Wild landed during the bonus is retained until the end of the round.
  • The new Wild gets a random multiplier from the same set as in the main game.
  • It is impossible to restart the freespins.
  • Special reels are used.

Buy Free Spins

Olympus Mode:

  • 75× bets - standard Free Spins (10 FS)
  • 300× bets - special Free Spins with a guaranteed Expanding Wild on the first spin

Hades mode:

  • 150× bets - standard Free Spins
  • 300× bets - Free Spins with guaranteed Expanding Wild

Maximum winnings

The maximum winnings of the slot are limited to 15000× bet.

If during Free Spins the amount of winnings reaches the limit, the round ends immediately, the remaining spins are burned.

Game Rules

  • All wins are counted from left to right on the selected lines.
  • Free Spins winnings are added to the line winnings.
  • Only the maximum win on a line is taken into account.
  • When winning on multiple lines, the amounts are added up.
  • All payout values are in coins.
  • Free Spins are paid out after the end of the round.

RTP

RTP depends on the mode:

  • Olympus Mode: 96.05%
  • Hades Mode: 96.07%
  • Buy Free Spins (Olympus): 96.04% / 96.01%
  • Buy Free Spins (Hades): 96.14% / 96.08%

Settings Menu

  • Quick Spin - quick spin of the reels.
  • Intro Screen - turns the Intro Screen on/off.
  • Ambient - background music.
  • Sound FX - game sounds.
  • Game History - game history.

Information screen

  • Navigate with the arrows.
  • Close - X button.

How to Play

  • The + / - buttons change the bet size.
  • Select a bet.
  • Press Spin - the game will start.
  • Press 🔁 button - start the spin.
  • Autoplay - autoplay menu.

Autoplay

  • Select the number of auto-spins.
  • Skip Screens - automatically skip pauses and animations.

Minimum and maximum rate

Min Bet: $0.10
Max Bet: $100.10

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the difference between Olympus mode and Hades mode?

In Olympus mode, the chance of triggering free spins is higher, but the average winnings are lower. In Hades mode, the freespins are activated less often, but the average winnings are much higher. This affects the style of play: Olympus is suitable for more frequent bonuses, Hades for bigger risks and bigger payouts.

2. What is Expanding Wild in Zeus vs Hades?

Expanding Wild is a special symbol that expands vertically across the entire reel when it falls. If there is a win when this happens, the Wild gets a random multiplier from 2x to 100x. In the bonus game, all such Wilds remain until the end of the round.

3. Can Free Spins be re-triggered?

No. In Zeus vs Hades, the freespins cannot be re-triggered. The number of free spins is fixed.

4. What is the maximum winnings that can be received?

The maximum winnings are 15000× bet. If the win amount reaches the limit during the freespins, the round ends instantly and the remaining free spins are canceled.

5. Is a buy in bonus available?

Yes. The player can buy freespins for a fixed cost depending on the mode selected:

  • Olympus: 75× for the standard bonus or 300× for freespins with guaranteed Wild.
  • Hades: 150× for a standard bonus or 300× for freespins with guaranteed Wild.

6. What happens if multiple Expanding Wilds fall into the same combination?

If two or more Expanding Wild multipliers are involved in a win, their values add up, which significantly increases the final winnings.

7. What is the RTP of Zeus vs Hades?

RTP depends on the mode and the way freespins are triggered:

  • Olympus - 96.05%;
  • Hades - 96.07%;
  • Buy Feature (Olympus) - 96.01-96.04%;
  • Buy Feature (Hades) - 96.08-96.14%.

8. Does mode selection affect the symbols and reels?

Yes. The game's appearance and atmosphere change completely to match the chosen profile (Olympus or Hades), but the mechanics and payouts remain the same.

9. Can the game be played in automatic mode?

Yes. The Autoplay button allows you to select the number of autospins, as well as activate the Skip Screens feature to automatically skip the opening and closing screens.

10. What does high volatility mean?

High volatility means rare but potentially large wins. A player may not get a big payout for a long time, but then win a significant amount, especially with Wild multipliers and freespins.