Pragmatic Play has unveiled Gates of Olympus Pop, the first title in a new series that reimagines its most celebrated slot franchises under a fresh sub-brand.
The release transforms the award-winning Gates of Olympus formula into a compact portrait grid, featuring a miniature version of Zeus across a 3×5 layout with tumbling reels.
Multiplier symbols carrying values of up to 1,000x are built into the base game, maintaining the high-stakes feel that made the original franchise so popular with players.
Landing three or more scatter symbols triggers the bonus game, awarding 15 free spins with the option to extend play through additional scatter landings.
Two or more scatters appearing during the free spins feature will add five extra spins, giving players extended opportunities to build on progressive multiplier totals.
Winning multipliers accumulate into a progressive total during the bonus game, with that combined value applied at the end of every tumbling sequence.
One of the most distinctive mechanics is the POP symbol trigger, where landing one, two, or three POP symbols alongside scatters awards instant prizes of 50x, 500x, or 25,000x respectively.
Gates of Olympus Pop sits under the Pragmatic Play POP sub-brand, which was announced on 31 July 2026 as a rebrand of Fat Panda, an internal studio originally launched in March 2025.
Fat Panda was designed as a deliberate counterpoint to Pragmatic Play’s core catalogue, targeting casual and beginner players through simpler mechanics, higher hit frequencies, and softer visual design.
The POP rebrand carries that philosophy forward while tying it directly to the parent company’s name and its most recognisable intellectual property, giving the sub-brand immediate market credibility.
The initial POP rollout is set to adapt several top-performing franchises including Sweet Bonanza, Zeus vs Hades, Starlight Princess, and Mahjong Wins, alongside original titles Triple Hop Pots and Pelican Payday.
Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Gates of Olympus POP brings a fresh approach to one of our most recognisable franchises, reimagining the formula through a streamlined format designed for fast-paced, intuitive gameplay.”
McHugh added: “With progressive multipliers, instant wins of up to 25,000x, and a vibrant new look for Zeus, it’s an exciting title made for both new and returning players to the series.”
The launch signals a broader strategic push by Pragmatic Play to expand its audience reach beyond experienced slot players into more casual gaming demographics.
