Ancient Egypt Classic

In the base game of Ancient Egypt Classic, you spin the reels 5x3 with ten fixed paylines. Everything is familiar: picture symbols, the good old "A, K, Q, J, 10" to maintain balance, and the top ones are Anubis, Eye of Horus, Cleopatra, and Scarab. There are no special bells and whistles in the base game, but any spin can unexpectedly turn into a bonus round if three or more Scatters appear (here it is Scarab). Sometimes a whole series of "empty" spins appears, but this is compensated by a large win if you manage to catch a bonus.

Everything is built around free spins, which are triggered when three or more Scarabs appear. After activation, 10 Free Spins are awarded, and before the start, a random symbol is chosen, which becomes a "Special Expanding Symbol". During free spins, this symbol expands to the entire reel, if it appears in sufficient numbers, and pays on any position — not only from left to right, but all over the field. The mechanics are painfully familiar from Book of Ra: everything is simple, but if you catch the top symbols, you can really "hit the jackpot". The bonus can be restarted if three Scarabs appear in the free spins again.

The theme is completely "bookish": the most expensive symbols are Cleopatra, Anubis, Eye of Horus and Scarab (aka Scatter/Wild). The rest of the symbols are card values. Scarab works as a Wild and as a Scatter — it replaces any symbols and triggers the bonus. The largest payouts are for the full Cleopatra line or the full screen of the top symbol in free spins. Most small payouts maintain the balance, and really large amounts happen only with a successful series of free spins with a good "expanding" symbol.

The maximum win is x5,000 of the bet if you collect the full screen of Cleopatra or Anubis in the bonus with expansion. In practice, most wins are more modest — usually x20–x200 for the standard bonus, if you are unlucky with the symbol. Sometimes a slot can "give an empty" bonus, but this is the specifics of the genre: you can wait for a long time, but close an entire session in one successful series.

The graphics are nice, not too bright, but not boring either: everything is drawn neatly, the backgrounds are warm, the symbols are large and clearly visible. The music is typical for the Egyptian theme: a light background with East-Asian-themed notes, not annoying. The animations are simple: the symbols smoothly expand in free spins, the sounds of winnings are pleasant, nothing breaks out of the atmosphere. On mobile phones, everything works quickly and without freezes.

The slot is ideal for those who love Book of Ra and similar slot machines, but want something fresh, with "softer" graphics. It will be easy for beginners to understand, and experienced players will appreciate the familiar mechanics. For those who like frequent bonuses and action, most likely it will not be suitable: here it is all about waiting for "one big" win.

Ancient Egypt Classic is a medium volatility slot. It is better not to place a large bet right away: 1-2% of the bankroll per spin is optimal. Auto-spins work well, but watch your balance: you can quickly "sag" if the bonus does not fall out for a long time. The RTP is 96.47%, but there are casinos with a low RTP of up to 95.05% - always check before playing. Most winnings are small, large wins are rare, but possible.