Gates of Olympus vs Starlight Princess

Gates of OlympusStarlight Princess
ProviderPragmatic PlayPragmatic Play
RTP96.50%96.50%
VolatilityVery highVery high
Max win5,000x5,000x
Layout6x56x5
Paylines / waysPay anywhere (8+)Pay anywhere (8+)
Release date13 February 202129 April 2021
Bonus buyYesYes
Our score8.6/107.7/10

Verdict

Neither game is "better" in terms of your chances – choose the one whose features and volatility fit how you like to play, and try both demos first.

Gates of Olympus in brief

Gates of Olympus is the game that turned Pragmatic's pay-anywhere tumble engine into a franchise. There are no paylines: eight or more matching symbols anywhere on the 6x5 grid pay, and the grid keeps tumbling until no new wins form.

Starlight Princess in brief

Starlight Princess is mechanically a sister game to Gates of Olympus with an anime-inspired presentation. The maths and features are almost identical, so the choice between them is mostly about theme. If you already play Gates, the demo here will feel immediately familiar.

Features compared

Gates of Olympus

  • Tumble: Winning symbols are removed and new ones fall in, allowing several wins from one paid spin.
  • Multiplier orbs: Zeus drops orbs worth 2x–500x. In the base game they apply to the tumble sequence they land in.
  • Free spins: 4+ scatters award 15 free spins. Every multiplier that lands is added to a running total that applies to all wins for the rest of the round.
  • Ante bet / bonus buy: Ante bet raises the stake by 25% to double the scatter chance; the bonus buy costs 100x where permitted.

Starlight Princess

  • Multipliers: Multiplier symbols worth up to 500x can land on any spin.
  • Free spins: 15 free spins where all landing multipliers add to a total applied to subsequent wins.

Frequently asked questions

Which has the higher RTP, Gates of Olympus or Starlight Princess?

Both games share the same default RTP.

Which pays more, Gates of Olympus or Starlight Princess?

Both share the same max win cap. Max wins are rare and not a realistic expectation for any session.