King Tut

Theme 

The most popular of all Egyptian queens is without a doubt Cleopatra, but when it comes to male rulers, there is no one as famous as Tutankhamun, colloquially known as King Tut. 

In this title, Latvian software provider DLV is opening the doors to this pharaoh’s tomb. Discovered back in 1922, archeologists were able to find, beside monarch’s sarcophagus, over 5000 priceless artifacts that have been displayed in museums all over the world. 

BUT…

…due to the mysterious circumstances under which several people involved in this historic discovery died, the story of the deadly curse started going around.

SO…

…are you brave enough to step into his mausoleum and face the consequences?! 

Visually, this 5x3 slot features sharp graphics and is in line with the theme. However, the soundtrack is like from some early 90's arcade game and generic computer sound makes it a little less immersive.

Betting Options and Symbols

Every symbol on the paytable follows the theme. Although the low – value icons are standard card suits 10, J, Q, K and A, they are also covered with various hieroglyphs. 

BUT…

…some of the symbols which have an important place in this ancient culture are more rewarding. There is the Eye of Horus, the symbol of protection and royal power, Scarab and Ankh, hieroglyph meaning “life”. 

But the most rewarding of them all is the King Tut himself. If you land 5 on one of the 10 available paylines, you will collect 1000x bet per line.

The release is designed for punters playing on the budget with the biggest bet possible being $25 per spin. 1 credit can be set at $0.01, $0.02 or $0.05 and you can play with up to 50 coins per line.

Special Features

In terms of special features, you will find the usual set of goodies in this pharaoh’s tomb. 

To understand the Egyptian civilization, you need to know the meaning of many symbols. One of the most prominent is certainly the snake. Many ancient rulers of this country stylized their crowns with rearing cobras. 

Why? 

Well, this animal was the representation of the goddess Wadjet, the protector of Egypt and the cosmos' harmony. However, in this title, it represents the Wild and can substitute for all symbols bar Scatter.

10 bonus rounds…

…are awarded to those who manage to land 3 or more Scatters in one spin. This icon is depicted as the famous pyramids of Giza. These monumental tombs were built more than 4,000 years ago and are on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 

AND…

…if you’re more of a risk-taker, DLV is giving you a chance to increase your winning with the Gamble feature. After every triumphant spin, you can activate this option and play a simple card game where you have to try and match the color of the hidden card. If you’re successful, your score will double and if not, you will lose your initial win.

Conclusion 

The Egyptian gaming pantheon is one of the richest on the video slots scene. Players from all over the world enjoy spinning the reels inspired by this long-gone empire. So, this release is going against a very strong group of competitors. 

AND…

…how does it hold up? Well, although not the most innovative of games, its simplicity is probably also its biggest asset. If you're looking for straightforward and low budget gameplay, King Tut is the perfect answer.