Nobody can deny the fascination people have with Egypt, and if you come to think about it, what's not to like about this place? The sand, the warm weather, the Pharaohs, all that history still unrevealed, the power of the desert myths make this a very fascinating theme. IGT Interactive took advantage of this mystic fascination and created the Cleopatra casino game.
I must say this slot game is quite impressive, not only for the graphics, but for the game experience as well. Playing is easy and it can actually disconnect you from the real world for a few hours. You should probably make sure first that you have the rest of the day free, in case you get lost in Egypt.
The graphics
Just like you would expect, this casino slot has a vivid Egyptian theme. Some of you might wonder why name it Cleopatra and not Nefertiti since the last one is best known for her Egyptian legacy. The symbols follow the same theme, and you can find the Egyptian eye, gold plates or the Sphinx, all known worldwide symbols.
Leaving the visual tricks aside, the game screen is divided in a way that you can actually see whatever needs to be seen at once without the need of scrolling. The mini-screen at the top is also giving you tips and shares the rules with you, making sure you don't forget any important detail while you are playing.
The sound follows the Egyptian theme, and you will hear instrumental Egyptian music, the kind that will make you play the flute and see how the snake gets out of the basket. The winning sounds, which are a little too harsh for my taste, will awake you from this Egyptian reverie.
The symbols
Unlike other slots that have few symbols, the Cleopatra casino game has no more and no less than 12.
Wild symbol – this one is represented by the Cleopatra symbol. Just like any other wild symbol, it replaces other symbols when there is a winning opportunity, but it cannot replace the scatter symbol. If you manage to catch 5 Cleopatra symbols, you can receive a payout of up to 10,000 times your original bet, which also represents the progressive Jackpot.
Scatter symbol – the Sphinx. This symbol is a little bit of a rebel and can appear anywhere on the screen and still be a lucky one. However, you will need at least two Sphinxes in order to win something, and if you manage to get at least three Sphinx symbols, your reward will be 15 free spins, also known as the Cleopatra Bonus. Surprises don't stop here: if you win something when you spin freely the prize is tripled. The downside? If you get 5 Cleopatras on the free spins, nothing will get tripled.
The bonus
The Cleopatra Bonus round can be triggered with three or more Sphinx symbols. The symbols’ place on the screen does not matter, so any three will suffice. A bonus round starts with 15 free spins and, if this is not enough, it also triples the winning. Furthermore, if you win other free spins, they will be added to the free spins you already have. The total amount of free spins you can get on a single bonus round is 999. Quite a pleasant surprise from IGT Interactive, don't you think?
The pay table
I know you are getting very anxious to know how the pay table works, so here it is! For 5 Cleopatra symbols you will multiply your bet by 10,000, and for 2 Cleopatra symbols by 2. The smallest prize here is a multiplying by 100 for 5 x 9s, and by 2 for 2 x 9s. In between these symbols and numbers you will find different prizes, all with their own attractive values.