Last updated: 13-06-2026
Sky god or god of the dead — whose side are you on? Zeus vs Hades — Gods of War is Pragmatic Play's 2023 Greek-mythology heavyweight, built around a clever twist: before you spin, you choose your battle mode. Side with Zeus in Olympus for a steadier ride, or descend to Hades' underworld for a more savage one. Either way, expanding wild multipliers do the heavy lifting. Here's the honest rundown on how it plays at Class 777.
It's a high-to-very-high volatility pokie with a 96.07% RTP and a 15,000x max win. The mode you pick changes the volatility, how often the bonus hits, and how big the average win runs. Below I'll cover the two modes, the expanding wilds, how it compares, and how to play it sensibly.
Author's tip from Callum Fraser, Casino Editor & Player Experience Researcher: "The mode choice is the heart of this game. Olympus triggers the free spins more often but with smaller average wins, while Hades is rarer and swingier — so pick the one that matches your bankroll and temperament, not just the bigger-sounding payout. Whichever you choose, it's a volatile slot where the bonus is everything, so keep your stake small enough to ride out the cold patches and reach it."What is Zeus vs Hades and how do the two modes work?
Zeus vs Hades is a Pragmatic Play pokie on a 5-reel, 5-row grid with 15 fixed paylines — win by landing 3 to 5 matching symbols on a payline. Its signature feature is the mode choice: pick Olympus (Zeus, high volatility) or Hades (the underworld, very high volatility). The visuals, volatility, bonus frequency and average win all shift depending on which god you back.
- Studio: Pragmatic Play — released May 2023.
- Grid: 5 reels, 5 rows, 15 fixed paylines.
- RTP: around 96.07% — varies slightly by mode and buys, so check the info screen at Class 777.
- Volatility: High (Olympus) or very high (Hades).
- Max win: 15,000x your stake.
- Expanding wilds: fill a reel with a 2x to 100x multiplier; sticky in free spins.
- Free spins: 3 scatters on reels 1, 3 and 5 award 10 spins.
- Bet range: roughly $0.10 to $100 a spin.
Here's how the two modes differ — same max win, very different journey:
It's a neat way to put the risk dial in your hands — rare among pokies. If a fixed, calmer profile suits you better, the original Gates of Olympus is a fine Greek-themed pick, while Starburst is far gentler again.
How do the expanding wilds work — and how does it compare?
Whichever mode you pick, wins come from the expanding wilds. When a wild lands as part of a win, it expands to cover its entire reel and carries a random multiplier from 2x to 100x. If two expanded wilds land on the same win, their multipliers are added together — and in the free spins, expanded wilds turn sticky and stay for the whole round. Here's the idea:
Stacking sticky wild reels with combined multipliers is the realistic route to a big win here — far more so than the base game. Here's how Zeus vs Hades sits next to its Greek-themed cousins at Class 777:
| Metric | Zeus vs Hades | Gates of Olympus | G.o.O. Super Scatter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTP (standard) | ~96.07% | 96.50% | 96.50% | All operator-configurable |
| Volatility | High / very high | High | High | Zeus lets you choose |
| Max win | 15,000x | 5,000x | 50,000x | Super Scatter tops these |
| Win engine | Expanding wild multipliers | Pay-anywhere + orbs | Pay-anywhere + super scatter | Quite different feels |
| Standout | Pick your volatility | The classic | Huge ceiling | All need a firm budget |
New to terms like volatility, RTP or expanding wilds? The glossary lays them out in plain English.
Author's tip from Callum Fraser, Casino Editor & Player Experience Researcher: "Zeus vs Hades has some of the steepest Bonus Buys Pragmatic has made — separate buys for Olympus and Hades free spins, at very different prices. They guarantee the feature but spend a big lump up front and don't beat the RTP, so on a high-vol game they can drain a balance quickly. If you buy at all, do it occasionally with money set aside, and match the mode to the buy you can actually afford."How do you start playing Zeus vs Hades at Class 777?
A couple of minutes and the battle's on:
- Open the Class 777 registration page and create your account with ID-matching details.
- Make a deposit — AUD methods like card, PayID and e-wallets usually clear in seconds.
- Grab a welcome bonus if it suits, and read the wagering terms first.
- Open Zeus vs Hades, confirm the RTP on the info screen, and pick the mode that fits your budget.
- Set a small bet for the variance, then spin for the scatters and those expanding wilds.
- Set a deposit limit and a session timer in account settings first. 18+ only.
Every result runs on a certified random number generator — no strategy changes the odds, and neither mode is ever "due". Sign up at Class 777 and you're ready to roll.
Who is Zeus vs Hades best for — and how do you play it responsibly?
Zeus vs Hades is a great pick for players who like Greek-themed slots and want to set their own risk level, and who can ride out volatile spells for those sticky-wild free spins. Prefer a fixed, friendlier profile? Gates of Olympus caps at 5,000x; calmer still are Starburst and Piggy Bank. Chasing a giant ceiling instead? Gates of Olympus Super Scatter reaches 50,000x.
More to explore at Class 777: for multipliers and tumbles try Sweet Bonanza, Sweet Bonanza 1000, Sugar Rush, Sugar Rush 1000, Aztec Magic Bonanza, Frozen Fruit and the savage Razor Shark; fishing fans have Big Bass Bonanza, Big Bass Splash and Big Bass Splash 1000; for hold-and-win and jackpots there's Wolf Gold, Mega Moolah, Ultras and Elvis Frog in Vegas; other themed reels include The Dog House and Pin-Up Girls; and classics include Gold Rush, Book of Dead and Deal or No Deal.
Whatever you choose, keep it in check. Pokies are entertainment, not income — the house edge never goes away, and a very-high-vol mode can run cold for a long stretch before the bonus lands. Set a budget you're genuinely fine to lose, use the deposit limits and reality checks at Class 777, and never chase a loss. If the fun stops, free confidential support is available through Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858), and BetStop, the national self-exclusion register, can block you from all licensed Australian operators at once. 18+ only.
Played with a small stake and a firm limit, Zeus vs Hades is a smart, good-looking pokie that hands you the risk dial — just spin it for the entertainment, not the rent. Check the latest bonus at Class 777 and pick your god on your own terms.
Author's tip from Callum Fraser, Casino Editor & Player Experience Researcher: "Set your loss limit before the first spin — and remember that picking Hades doesn't make a win any more likely, just bigger and rarer. I put a deposit cap into the account settings at Class 777 the day I sign up — thirty seconds, and it keeps a swingy, volatile game from quietly costing more than I planned when the bonus stays away. Choose your mode, set your limit, enjoy the battle."
