Scour the Riches of Egypt in Pyramid of Ra

Ancient Egyptian history and culture have been the inspiration for many exciting video slots over the years. However, few games have tried to work these elements into their gameplay. However, Revolver Gaming’s latest slot shows us pyramids can be more than background decoration. In the case of the Pyramid of Ra slot, even the reels can emulate the tombs of long-dead kings.

In this review, we go over everything this casino game can offer. That includes visuals, bonus features, and top payouts, so you’ll know for sure if this title is right for you by the end of our review.

Pyramid of Ra Visuals & Sounds

The studio has clearly spent a lot of time refining the graphics we see here. The first thing you’ll notice is two sphinx statues staring each other down. Further in the distance, we can see rows of pyramids, with some towering over others. Sand covers the vast expanse between these massive structures, with the occasional palm trees stubbornly sticking out through the sand. We appreciate the addition of a heat haze effect, which effectively conveys just how searing hot it is outside.

Symbol designs in this Revolver Gaming slot feature a mix of playing card royals and golden statues that depict Egyptian deities. The pharaoh is Wild, while the golden scarab is the Scatter. There are also stone eye icons and Eye of Ra. Stone eyes block random positions on the reels, which the Eye of Ra can break to reveal random multipliers.

The music gets the job done, though it’s nothing to write home about. It captures the feeling of mystery that comes with exploring an ancient land, but it tends to blend into the background. However, this approach does mean every jingle that comes with feature triggers or special icons showing up will be heard loud and clear.

Pyramid of Ra Gameplay & Features

The Pyramid of Ra slot uses a pyramid-shaped playing area to create winning combinations. The bottom row holds seven symbols, the middle row can have five icons, while the top row is home to three symbols. The very top of the pyramid is reserved for the Eye of Ra. Winning clusters connect by their sides, meaning corner connections cannot be used to form winning combinations. To win, you need at least four matching symbols.

Milestones

Symbols that take part in a winning combination will disappear from the reels. This leaves empty spots open, which are filled with new icons that appear in the same positions. These consecutive wins continue to form as long as enough matching icons are on the reels.

Consecutive wins fill the milestone meter next to the reels. There are four in total, each granting a different reward.

• The first milestone awards 2 Wilds in random positions except the centre of the pyramid
• The second milestone places a Wild in the centre of the pyramid
• The third milestone places a Wild in a random position, which will then create 2-4 more Wilds in adjacent positions
• The fourth milestone will convert all playing card royals to one random high-paying symbol

Milestones reset when no more cluster wins are achieved.

Free Spins

Four, five, or six Scatters will award 10, 15, or 20 free spins, respectively. The feature begins with an extra row of locked icons at the bottom of the pyramid playing area. Collect ankh symbols to unlock the restricted symbols and reveal additional rows of locked icons.

• 10 ankhs unlock the fifth row
• 20 ankhs unlock the sixth row
• 35 ankhs unlock the seventh row
• 60 ankhs unlock the eighth row

Each new row you unlock grants three additional spins.

Buy Bonus

There are three bonus buy options in Pyramid of Ra:

• 10 free spins with the fifth row locked cost 50x
• 15 free spins with 10 ankhs and the fifth row unlocked costs 100x
• 20 free spins with 20 ankhs and the sixth row unlocked costs 200x

Pyramid of Ra RTP and Payouts

Revolver Gaming’s release has an RTP of 96% and a medium variance. On top of that, you can win up to 7,800x your stake if all the stars align.