Luxor of Cleopatra

Luxor of Cleopatra Review

We’re all used to high-volatility slots, but on July 2, Pragmatic Play will release something special and far less risky. It’s Luxor of Cleopatra, featuring an ancient Egyptian wonder on a 5x4 grid where you have 1,024 betways to land winning combinations. From a technical standpoint, this title looks nearly ideal, as it offers an RTP of 96.51%, which is above the market average, medium volatility promising a decent hit frequency, and a maximum win of x12,500.

You won’t find traditional paylines here, so combos are formed based on the “adjacent reels from left to right” principle. That is, you need matching symbols to land on any active reel and be positioned next to each other. The provider traditionally offers a wide betting range from €0.20 to €240 per spin, so Luxor of Cleopatra looks like an option for all types of players. And if you’re lucky enough to hit the highest multiplier at the max bet, the payout will be a colossal €3 million, which is sure to impress.

Luxor of Cleopatra Slot - Reels Screen

Just like in its obvious predecessor, Book of Ra, there are card values 9, 10, J, Q, K, and A, which traditionally offer the lowest payouts. These are followed by five Egyptian symbols capable of forming more valuable combinations. You also have access to two types of Wilds, with the second one being useful only during the Free Spins bonus, as well as Scatters.

Luxor of Cleopatra Features

You’re probably thinking this is just another Book-style title where everything revolves around the Free Spins bonus, and in part, that’s true. But Pragmatic didn’t just mindlessly copy the gameplay of the old hit. So there are a few other interesting features here that can lead you to big prizes.

Wild

We’ve already mentioned that Luxor of Cleopatra features two Wild symbols. The one shaped like a pyramid is available right in the base game. It functions as a standard substitute. So it can help you create combos more often. But remember that these icons can only land on the middle reels, and this limitation can sometimes detract from the overall gaming experience.

FS Bonus

Landing 3-5 Scatters anywhere on the grid is your ticket to this mode. And before you enter Free Spins, you’ll receive a prize worth x1, x5, or even x25 your bet. You’ll get 10 attempts without spending a dime. And here comes an extra Wild with a x2 multiplier applied to any winning combinations it’s part of. There are two more features worth noting. First, if a winning combination includes multiple such Wilds, their multipliers are multiplied together. Second, there are no low-paying symbols in this round, so the winning potential here is inherently higher than during regular paid spins.

Luxor of Cleopatra Slot - Free Spins

Vault Feature

This feature is available exclusively in FS mode and refers to an additional cumulative prize displayed above the game grid. Initially, the value is set to x20. Every time you see one or more Wilds carrying extra multipliers, the Vault receives an additional random amount added to its value. And its size depends on the number of special icons that appear during the current spin and can range from x1 to a massive x12,500 for 6 or more special symbols.

So, the Vault is what significantly boosts the potential of the FS bonus. But there’s an important condition for receiving this prize: all 20 cells on the grid must be marked with a special key. This begins after the first spin, when 8 random positions are guaranteed to receive such a mark. Then, you need to land Cleopatra on the new cells to get these keys. And that’s not all, as landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols right during the FS round adds additional values ranging from x10 to x250 to the Vault.

Bonus Buy

Without a doubt, the most intriguing action takes place in FS mode. However, organic triggers are quite rare despite the game’s medium volatility. On the other hand, Pragmatic didn’t skimp and set a very reasonable cost to trigger the FS. That is, you only need to wager 30x your bet to activate the most valuable bonus. What’s more, this slightly increases the RTP to 96.56%, though you’re unlikely to notice it.

Theme & Graphics

As you might guess, this title once again taps into one of the industry’s most popular thematic archetypes: Ancient Egypt. But this is Pragmatic Play, and the graphics here are truly impressive, especially when compared to the original. Here, we’re treated to 3D symbols, beautiful transitions, almost cinematic animations, and pleasant sound effects (though you can turn these off with a single click). Despite its visual richness, Luxor of Cleopatra runs smoothly on mobile devices thanks to excellent optimization.

Luxor of Cleopatra Free Play

As of this writing, the title is still in the works. But thanks to our unique position in the industry, SlotCatalog has already gained access to the free play version of Luxor of Cleopatra. In this version, you play with virtual money known as bonus credits. So the Luxor of Cleopatra demo is the best way to get to know the game without any risk.

Pros & Cons of the Luxor of Cleopatra Slot

Our Verdict

If you’re looking for something fresh with relatively low volatility, Luxor of Cleopatra is a solid choice, as the “MED” listed in the specs isn’t just a marketing gimmick. In other words, you’ll get fairly frequent payouts in the base game, even if they’re on the lower side. This also supports the game’s fairly high stated RTP.

The Vault mechanic is definitely the star of the show, but there are a few caveats. First, it’s only available in Free Spins mode, which clearly doesn’t trigger as often as we’d like. Second, there’s an extra condition involving keys: you must mark all 20 cells to be eligible for a prize, and you’re given only 10 FS for this, with no retrigger option. But the Wilds carrying extra multipliers save the day, even if they don’t promise very large prizes. So, if we’re talking about a marketing ploy, it’s that x12,500 multiplier that looks exactly like one. And even the relatively inexpensive Bonus Buy feature won’t save the day here, as it only guarantees entry into the FS mode and nothing more. But we still recommend trying the Luxor of Cleopatra demo so you can see all these nuances for yourself and decide whether the game is worth the effort.