Rise of Athena app guide

Rise of Athena app basics: a compact 5 × 3 game

Rise of Athena belongs to Play’n GO’s loose “Rise of” family of mythology slots, alongside Rise of Merlin and Rise of Olympus, though each plays very differently. This one is the most traditional: five reels, three rows and ten fixed lines, with all of its character packed into the wild symbols.

A 5 × 3 grid is the easiest shape to play on a phone. Held upright, the reels sit across the upper half of the screen with large, readable symbols, and the controls sit comfortably below. There is little reason to rotate unless you simply prefer the bigger landscape view.

How Rise of Athena wild multipliers work

Wilds only appear on the middle three reels, and each one carries a multiplier of x1, x2 or x3. A wild substitutes for every symbol except the scatter. When more than one wild contributes to the same winning line, their multipliers are multiplied together rather than added.

That x27 is the maximum combined multiplier from stacked wilds, according to Play’n GO. In practice most wins carry no multiplier at all, and big combinations are rare. Our multiplier glossary entry explains how multipliers interact with RTP.

Rise of Athena free spins: sticky wilds that count down

Landing three or more owl scatters triggers 12 free spins. During the round, any wild that lands becomes sticky and stays on the reels, but its multiplier drops by one after every spin. When the multiplier reaches zero, the wild leaves.

1. A x3 wild lands on reel 3 on your fourth free spin and is used at x3.
2. On the next spin it stays in place but counts down to x2.
3. The spin after, it is still there at x1.
4. After that spin it disappears, freeing the position.

Scatters do not appear during the feature and it cannot be retriggered, so the round always lasts exactly 12 spins. The feature is where several sticky wilds can overlap on the same line, which is how the larger results usually arrive. Our sticky wild glossary entry covers the mechanic more broadly.

The free spins here are a feature inside the game, not a casino promotion. Winnings are paid at the stake you triggered the round with.

Playing Rise of Athena on iPhone and Android

1. Open your casino app, sign in and confirm your identity checks are complete.
2. Search “Rise of Athena”. Pragmatic Play’s Wisdom of Athena may appear in results too, so check the provider name on the tile.
3. Tap the game and let it load; portrait mode works well for this layout.
4. Open the paytable and swipe through to find the RTP and the multiplier rules.
5. Set your stake with the coin control. UK caps of £5 (or £2 for 18–24s) apply automatically.
6. Tap spin for each round. Each takes at least 2.5 seconds.
7. When the free spins trigger, tap to start the feature and follow the on-screen prompts until all 12 spins are complete.

If you are new to slots on a phone, our guide to playing slots on your phone covers stake controls and session tools.

RTP and medium volatility: Rise of Athena in pounds

The top RTP is 96.2%, a theoretical return of £96.20 for every £100 staked over the very long run. Play’n GO also supplies lower versions, and some casinos use them, so check the figure in your app.

Medium volatility means wins arrive more regularly than in high-volatility games, but generally smaller. That suits shorter sessions with a fixed budget, though losses remain the most likely outcome over time.

At 300 spins and the UK minimum of 2.5 seconds each, the shortest possible session is 12 and a half minutes. The volatility glossary page explains how variance shapes these numbers.

Rise of Athena max win: 5,000× stake

The highest possible result is 5,000 times your stake: £500 at 10p, £1,000 at 20p and £5,000 at £1. Very few sessions get anywhere near it. If a large win does land, the casino may ask for documents before releasing it, which is normal practice in the UK.

UK rules in the Rise of Athena app version

• Stake limit of £5 per spin for players aged 25 and over, and £2 for those aged 18 to 24.
• No autoplay, no turbo spins and a minimum of 2.5 seconds per spin.
• No feature buy for British players, so free spins come only from scatters.
• Balance and net position always visible on screen.

Our UK slot design rules guide explains each requirement.

Rise of Athena demo play

UK casinos show demos only after verifying your age. Once that is done, the demo is a good way to watch the sticky wild countdown in action and decide whether the pace suits you. Demo credit cannot be withdrawn.

Rise of Athena vs similar mythology slots

Rise of Athena is the only medium-volatility game here. Wisdom of Athena shares the goddess but is a pay-anywhere tumbling game. See more on our Play’n GO mobile slots page.

Pros and cons of Rise of Athena on mobile

Where to play Rise of Athena on your phone

Play’n GO titles are common in UK apps, but search before you deposit. New Casumo customers (18+, T&Cs apply) who opt in and deposit at least £20 receive a 50% bonus up to £100; it must be wagered 10 times within 7 days, stakes are limited to £5 while it is active, and restrictions on games, play and payment methods apply. Coral (18+, new players only, T&Cs apply) credits 100 free spins after a qualifying deposit and £10 of slot bets. The spins are valued at 10p on selected games, must be accepted within 48 hours, expire after 7 days and have no wagering on winnings; Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards don’t qualify.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.