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Gates of Hades

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Game Overview

Gates of Hades is a popular online slot from Pragmatic Play that allows players to embark on a quest to the Underworld. The game is filled with exciting features such as:

  • Scatter Symbol

  • Tumble Feature

  • Wild Symbol

  • Free Spins

  • Max Win

  • Buy Free Spins

How to Play

Below is the guide on how to play the Gates of Hades:

  • Set Your Bet

    • Click the bet button (coins icon) to open the bet menu and set your bet.

    • You can also use the + and – buttons to set your preferred bet amount.

  • Spin the Reels

    • Press the SPIN button to start playing.

    • You can adjust the spin speed by clicking the speed arrows and selecting Normal, Quick, or Turbo Spin.

  • Check Your Wins

    • Any winning prize will be displayed on the game's page. If it is a lost bet, the user can spin again for the next round.

Autoplay

The Autoplay option lets you set the game to spin automatically for a selected number of rounds. You can adjust settings such as:

  • Turbo Spin – for faster reel speed

  • Quick Spin – for moderate speed

  • Skip Screens – to skip the win or info screens

Once ready, press Start Autoplay to begin your chosen spins.

Game Features Explained

Scatter Symbol

  • The Scatter symbol is present on all reels.

  • Hit 3, 4, 5, or 6 or more Scatter symbols to trigger the Free Spins feature and win 10, 12, 15, or 20 Free Spins, respectively. 

Tumble Feature

  • The Tumble Feature means that after every spin, winning combinations are paid, and all winning symbols disappear.

  • The remaining symbols fall to the bottom of the screen, and the empty positions are filled with new symbols from the top.

  • Tumbling will continue until no more winning combinations appear as a result of a tumble.

  • There is no limit to the number of possible tumbles.

  • All wins are added to the player's balance after all tumbles from the base game have been played.

Wild Symbol

  • The Wild symbol can hit on all the reels during spins and tumbles in both the base game and free spins.

  • Whenever a Wild symbol hits, it can carry a random multiplier value. 

  • Possible values are: 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 30x, 50x, or 100x.

  • During spins and tumbles, any multiplier that hits is collected in a meter on top of the reel.

  • Every win from clusters is multiplied by the sum of all multipliers on top of the reels that had winning symbols on them, part of the cluster.

  • At the end of all tumbles resulting from a spin, the multipliers are cleared from the top of the reels.

Free Spins

  • Hit 3, 4, 5, or 6 or more Scatter symbols to trigger the Free Spins feature and win 10, 12, 15, or 20 Free Spins, respectively. 

  • If the round is triggered by 6 or more Scatter Symbols, it uses the Super Free Spins rule, that the minimum multiplier that can be hit on a Wild symbol during this round is 10x.

  • During the Free Spins round, all multipliers that are collected on top of each reel do not get cleared at the end of the tumbles and stay on the screen until the end of the round.

  • During the Free Spins round, the possible multiplier values are as follows: 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 30x, 50x, 100x, 200x, or 500x.

  • Hit 3, 4, 5, or 6 or more Scatter symbols during the round to retrigger the feature and win 5, 7, 10, or 12 additional free spins, respectively.

  • Special reels are in play during the feature.

Max Win

  • The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet in both the base game and free spins.

  • If the total win of a Free Spins round reaches 10,000x bet, the round ends immediately.

  • Win is awarded, and all remaining Free Spins are forfeited.

Buy Free Spins

  • The Free Spins round can be instantly triggered from the base game by buying it.

  • Pay 100x total bet to trigger the Free Spins feature.

  • Pay 500x total bet to trigger the Super Free Spins feature.

Payouts and Game Rules

  • All symbols pay in blocks of a minimum of 5 symbols connected horizontally or vertically.

  • The game is played on a 6x6 grid of symbols.

  • High volatility games pay out less often on average, but the chance to hit big wins in a short time span is higher.

  • Only the highest win is paid per winning combination.

  • When winning on multiple blocks, all wins are added to the total win.

  • Free spins and Bonus wins are added to the total win.

  • All wins are multiplied by the base bet.

  • All values are expressed as actual wins in coins.

  • Free spins wins are awarded to the player after the round completes.

  • Free spins total wins in history contain the whole win of the cycle.

  • The theoretical RTP of this game is 94.47%

  • The RTP of the game when using the "Buy Free Spins" is 94.56%.

  • The RTP of the game when using the "Buy Super Free Spins" is 94.48%.

Note: The payout for each symbol varies depending on your stake/bet amount.
          Malfunction void all pays and plays.

The "!" icon displayed at the bottom left corner of the game interface allows access to the game rules and the paylines.

Line Pays

  • The Line Pays helps the player to understand the winning mechanism of the game. 

  • Amounts are attached to all symbols when playing the game. 

  • The symbols are paid out with their respective amount(s), provided the symbols are on a winning reel. 

  • The image below shows all symbols and their respective payout amounts.

Game Limits

  • Minimum Bet: GH₵ 1.00

  • Maximum Bet: GH₵ 1,200.00

  • Maximum Win per Game: GH₵ 100,000.00 (as per official rules)

Game Settings

Access the Game Menu by clicking the Menu icon on the main game screen. This opens two key options: Replay and Settings.

Replay

The Replay option allows players to review their latest wins and top wins, providing a chance to revisit successful spins and analyze gameplay performance.

Settings

Under Settings, you can personalize your gameplay experience with the following options:

  • Home: Takes you back to the Games lobby

  • Game History: To track your bet or round history

  • Sound: Turn background music and sound effects on or off.

  • Language: Select a different language.

  • Spin Button Lock: Prevents accidental spins by locking the spin button when needed.

  • Set Default Total Bet: Save your preferred bet amount to automatically apply at the start of each session.

  • Battery Saver: Activate power-saving mode to extend your device’s battery life while playing.

  • Vibration: The game will vibrate when playing.

Reviewing Game History

Players can review past game rounds by accessing the Settings Menu and selecting Game History. This feature provides detailed results for each round, offering insights into gameplay patterns and outcomes.

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