Helios – Triple Sun review | New slot by Pragmatic Play

Helios – Triple Sun is a video slot from Pragmatic Play with a Greek mythology theme centred on the sun god Helios. The game uses a 6x5 grid with Pay Anywhere wins and Tumbles. Red, yellow and blue Sun Scatters are linked to three different Free Spins features that can activate separately or together. The maximum win is 5,000× the stake.

Game information

• provider: Pragmatic Play
• release date: 14 September 2026
• RTP: 95.46%
• volatility: medium
• layout: 6 x 5
• win mechanic: Pay Anywhere
• maximum win: 5,000× stake
• maximum Sun Scatter multiplier: 100×
• Free Spins: 8 spins when triggered
• features: Tumbles, Sun Scatters, red Sun feature, yellow Sun feature, blue Sun feature and Free Spins
• type: video slot

What is Helios – Triple Sun?

Helios – Triple Sun is built around Tumbles and three coloured Sun Scatters that are collected into the matching suns above the grid during the base game. Each colour is linked to its own feature that can become active during Free Spins.

The red Sun introduces special Multiplier symbols, the yellow Sun expands the grid and the blue Sun activates an increasing Total Multiplier. One, two or all three of these mechanics can be active during the same bonus.

Main features

• Pay Anywhere on a 6x5 grid
• Tumble mechanic
• red, yellow and blue Sun Scatters
• Sun Scatter multipliers up to 100×
• 8 Free Spins
• 3 extra Free Spins from additional Sun Scatters
• red Sun with Multiplier symbols
• yellow Sun with additional symbol positions
• blue Sun with an increasing Total Multiplier
• up to three Sun features active at the same time
• maximum win of 5,000× stake

Pay Anywhere and Tumbles

Helios – Triple Sun does not use traditional paylines. Wins are formed when enough matching symbols appear anywhere on the grid. Depending on the symbol, between 8 and 30 matching symbols are required for a winning combination.

After every win, the symbols involved disappear. The remaining symbols drop down and new symbols fall into the empty positions from above. If this creates another win, a new Tumble follows immediately.

A Tumble sequence continues for as long as new winning combinations are formed. This becomes especially important during Free Spins, where several Sun features can directly affect the value and development of the sequence.

Symbols

The higher-paying regular symbols include a crown, sun medallion, green amphora and blue gemstone ring. The lower-paying symbols include a red heart and several coloured gemstones.

The main special symbols are the red, yellow and blue Sun Scatters. These are collected into the three suns above the grid during the base game and can carry a multiplier from 2× up to 100×.

Special Multiplier symbols can also appear during Free Spins when the red Sun feature is active. Regular symbols create the Pay Anywhere wins, while Sun Scatters and Multiplier symbols control the main bonus mechanics.

Sun Scatters

The three Sun Scatters form the core of Helios – Triple Sun. Red, yellow and blue Scatters are collected into the corresponding sun above the grid during the base game.

A Sun Scatter can carry a multiplier of 2×, 3×, 5×, 8×, 10×, 12×, 15×, 20×, 25×, 50× or 100×. This value is applied to the total win of the Tumble sequence in which the Scatter appears.

Collected Sun Scatters can also randomly trigger Free Spins. The colours involved in the activation determine which Sun features become available during the bonus.

Red Sun feature

When the red Sun is active, special Multiplier symbols can appear during Free Spins. These carry random values from 2× up to 100×.

Multiplier symbols remain in position throughout the entire Tumble sequence. At the end of the sequence, the available multiplier values are applied to the total win.

A longer sequence with several Tumbles and one or more Multiplier symbols can therefore become considerably stronger than a single winning combination.

Yellow Sun feature

The yellow Sun expands the grid during Free Spins by adding an extra symbol position above reels 2, 3, 4 and 5.

This gives the four middle reels more space and allows more symbols to be visible at the same time. That works directly with the Pay Anywhere system, where the number of matching symbols on the grid determines whether a win is formed.

When yellow is active together with red or blue, the larger grid works alongside the corresponding multiplier mechanics.

Blue Sun feature

The blue Sun activates a Total Multiplier that starts at 1×. After every winning Tumble, this multiplier increases by +1×.

The accumulated value remains active throughout the Free Spins and does not reset after each spin. A successful bonus with several winning Tumbles can therefore build the Total Multiplier step by step.

Combined with the red and yellow Sun features, this mechanic can become even more important because an expanded grid and additional Multiplier symbols can strengthen the same Tumble sequences.

Free Spins

Free Spins are randomly triggered when one or more Sun Scatters are collected during the base game. The bonus starts with 8 Free Spins.

Depending on the activated suns, one, two or all three Sun features can be active from the beginning. A bonus may therefore start with only the red, yellow or blue mechanic, while multiple features can also be combined immediately.

Additional Sun Scatters can appear during the bonus. Each new Sun Scatter awards 3 extra Free Spins and can also randomly activate a Sun feature that is not yet active. This means a bonus that begins with one feature can develop into two or eventually all three Sun mechanics.

Combining the three Sun features

The most interaction occurs when several Sun features are active at the same time. Red introduces Multiplier symbols, yellow expands the grid and blue builds a Total Multiplier after every winning Tumble.

These mechanics can support one another in different ways. The larger grid can create more opportunities for Pay Anywhere wins, successful Tumbles increase the blue multiplier and red Multiplier symbols can further increase the total result of the same sequence.

When all three suns are active, the full bonus structure of Helios – Triple Sun comes together.

Why Helios – Triple Sun stands out

Helios – Triple Sun stands out because its Free Spins are not built around one fixed mechanic. Each of the three Sun features has a clear function and they can activate in different combinations.

A bonus can therefore become more complex while it is already in progress. Additional Sun Scatters not only award more spins but can also introduce features that were previously inactive.

The combination of Tumbles, an expanded grid, separate Multiplier symbols and a persistent Total Multiplier gives the bonus a clear sense of progression.

Is Helios – Triple Sun worth playing?

Helios – Triple Sun is well suited to players who enjoy Pay Anywhere video slots with Tumbles and bonus features that can continue developing during the feature.

With three different Sun mechanics, multipliers up to 100× and a maximum win of 5,000× the stake, this Pragmatic Play release combines several progression systems within one Free Spins structure.

Frequently asked questions about Helios – Triple Sun

When was Helios – Triple Sun released?

Helios – Triple Sun was released on 14 September 2026.

Who developed Helios – Triple Sun?

Helios – Triple Sun was developed by Pragmatic Play.

What is the RTP?

The version available at Oranje Palace has an RTP of 95.46%.

What is the maximum win?

The maximum win is 5,000× the stake.

How do Tumbles work?

After a winning combination, the symbols involved disappear and new symbols fall into the empty positions. The sequence continues for as long as new wins are created.

What do the Sun Scatters do?

Red, yellow and blue Sun Scatters are collected into their matching suns above the grid. They can carry multipliers up to 100× and also play a role in triggering Free Spins.

What does the red Sun do?

The red Sun activates Multiplier symbols with values from 2× up to 100×. These remain in place throughout the current Tumble sequence.

What does the yellow Sun do?

The yellow Sun adds extra symbol positions above reels 2, 3, 4 and 5 during Free Spins.

What does the blue Sun do?

The blue Sun activates a Total Multiplier that starts at 1× and increases by +1× after every winning Tumble.

Can all three Sun features be active at the same time?

Yes. One, two or all three Sun features can be active during the same Free Spins round.

Can you get extra Free Spins?

Yes. Additional Sun Scatters during the bonus award 3 extra Free Spins and can also activate a Sun feature that is not yet active.

About this review

This review has been prepared using the official product specifications provided by Pragmatic Play together with an editorial assessment of the gameplay. The game features, bonus mechanics and technical information are based on the information available at the time of the game's release.

Oranje Palace publishes this review as a licensed online casino in the Netherlands. Oranje Palace is operated by Holland Gaming Technology Ltd. under licence number 1631/01.272.522, issued by the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa).

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