Egyptian Stone

Spinmatic’s Egyptian Stone slot offers a mashup of two classic themes: Ancient Egypt and time travel. A mysterious artifact allows players to transport through time and space to the time of King Tutankhamun, whose rich land affords players the chances for all kinds of wins.

Theme

The classic slot setting of Ancient Egypt provides the inspiration for all elements of design in this title. The reels are set in what appears to be a temple, with torches lit, hieroglyphics carved into pillars, and the Great Pyramid in the background. Gaming symbols include a handsome Pharaoh, the gods Horus and Anubis, and a fearsome mummy, as well as the playing card values ace through ten. A powerful relic acts as both wild and scatter. A space age, percussion-heavy soundtrack reminds players of the game’s time travel element, and keeps the gaming ambience modern.

Betting Options and Functions

The Ancient Egyptians were famed architects – how else could the magnificent pyramids have been designed and built, and still stand today? This sense of structure and attention to detail has inspired the Spinmatic design team to some of its finest work here. There are 10 paylines, each paying from left to right. Bet level is set simply from 0.10–40.00 times the betting currency per spin. Autoplay is available for up to 100 spins, or without limit, with optional loss limits available on a separate screen. Player options, payline information, game rules, quick spin, and more are available via an expanding menu at the upper right corner of the game screen. The overall theoretical return to player ratio is above average at 95.63%

Features

As is usually the case in modern slots, player’s best chances for big wins appear via a free spin feature. The bonus is triggered by the appearance of three or more scatter symbols on the reels. Ten free games are awarded, during which time one gaming symbol is selected at random to act as the ‘special symbol:’ this symbol can expand to cover entire reels, and pays even for non-adjacent combinations.

A gamble feature is also included. Players try to predict which symbol will appear in the sarcophagus: either the god Anubis or a mummy awaits. A correct guess doubles the size of any win, while the wrong choice drops the win size down to zero. The feature can be played as many as five times in a row.

Our Take

Egyptian Stone has a fair amount going for it: competitive RTP, a free spin bonus loaded with extra features, a classic theme, and appealing design. With that said, the slot market is awash in Egyptian-themed slots, and this one doesn’t quite make a case for itself as a cut above the rest.