Wisdom of Athena 1000 is a supercharged sequel to Pragmatic Play’s original Wisdom of Athena slot. The game keeps the same 6×5 grid, Pay Anywhere system, tumbling mechanic, and reel unlocking progression, but raises the stakes dramatically with higher multipliers, bigger win potential, and an upgraded look for Athena herself.
In this version, Athena no longer wears her flowing white robe. Instead, she appears clad in gold-plated armor, echoing Zeus’ transformation in Gates of Olympus 1000. The change reflects the increased power and higher volatility of this enhanced slot.
What’s New in Wisdom of Athena 1000
- Higher Max Win
- The original game capped out at 5,000x your bet.
- Here, the ceiling is pushed to a massive 10,000x your bet.
- Bigger Multipliers
- In the base game, multipliers range from 2x up to 1,000x, far beyond the 500x maximum of the original.
- At the end of a tumble sequence, all multipliers are summed and applied to the total win.
- Global Multiplier in Free Spins
- Just like the original, multipliers are collected into a global multiplier during Free Spins.
Core Features (Shared with the Original)
- Tumble Feature
Winning symbols disappear, new ones fall in, and chains of wins can continue until no more combinations appear. - Reel Unlocking
Above the grid is a locked row of symbols that gradually unlocks with tumbles:- 1st tumble → unlocks reel 1
- 3 tumbles → unlocks reel 2
- 6 tumbles → unlocks reel 3
- 9 tumbles → unlocks reel 4
- 12 tumbles → unlocks reel 5
- 15 tumbles → unlocks reel 6
In Free Spins, once a reel is unlocked, it stays open for the rest of the round.
- Scatter Symbol (Athena)
- 4+ Scatters trigger 10 Free Spins.
- During Free Spins, 3+ Scatters add +5 spins.
- Ante Bet & Buy Feature
- Ante Bet (25x): Adds more Scatters for a higher chance at Free Spins, but disables the Buy Feature.
- Buy Free Spins: Instantly purchase Free Spins for 100x your bet.
Wisdom of Athena 1000 keeps the core mechanics of the original slot but expands the win potential with larger multipliers and a doubled maximum payout. The global multiplier system in Free Spins is especially strong, since it applies on every win regardless of whether new multipliers land.
Visually, Athena’s golden armor underscores the upgrade – making this sequel the definitive high-volatility version of the game for players chasing truly monumental wins.
