Mighty Sphinx from NeoGames: Slot Review - the wonders and riches of Ancient Egypt await!

Journey back in time to Ancient Egypt and gaze in awe at the glory of the Mighty Sphinx in this classic online slot from leading software studio NeoGames. This game is inspired by the Great Sphinx of Giza which is an iconic limestone statue of a mythical creature that features the body of a lion and the head of a human. It is in fact the oldest known monumental sculpture in all of Egypt. According to legend, this statue was said to hold not only an abundance of ancient riches but also great power too. Join us as we step inside the tomb of this statue to see if we can land ourselves a vast fortune on the reels?

Mighty Sphinx is a 5 reel slot with 50 paylines that includes Free Spins, Increasing Multipliers, and a Bonus Game.

Special Features

The first feature to talk about is the Wild symbol. This symbol is represented by a glass blue orb and like most Wilds, the main job of this symbol is to substitute for all other symbols apart from the Bonus and Scatter symbols. Keep a very close eye on this symbol as its key to landing one of the top prizes in the game. For instance, land 5 Wilds on an active payline and you’ll be leaving Ancient Egypt with a massive cash payout worth 4,000 coins!

An image of an entrance to a tomb is the Bonus symbol in this slot. Get 3 of these symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4 on the same spin to trigger the Tomb of Treasures Bonus Game. If you happen to land the Bonus symbol on 2 active paylines on reels 2, 3, and 4 instead then you will trigger the Double Bonus Game which is exactly the same Bonus Game but with all winnings doubled. In this exciting multi-level bonus game, you get to choose from a range of stones to reveal hidden cash prizes, a level advance, or a strike. As you advance through the levels, the cash prizes increase in value. Try to avoid picking the strike tiles at all costs as if you reveal it 3 times then the bonus game will end.

Mighty Sphinx also comes with a Free Spins bonus feature. To trigger it, you will need to land 3 or more Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. The Scatter symbol is denoted by an image of a black scarab. Once activated, you will receive 10 Free Spins and on each Free Spin a multiplier value will increase by 1. This means that by the 10th spin, you will have a lucrative 10X multiplier on your wins! More Wilds and Scatter symbols are also added to the reels in this feature to further boost your chances of landing a nice cash payout. Unfortunately, more Free Spins cannot be won in this feature nor can you trigger the Tomb of Treasures Bonus Game here either.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

Mighty Sphinx features impressive visuals as it takes place in the desert with three tall pyramids in the background and a bright clear sky overhead. Two hieroglyph-covered columns prop up the reels with a cobra snake wrapped around the reel frame to the right. The symbols in the game are intricately detailed and consist of a range of Ancient Egyptian iconography including Cleopatra, a Pharaoh, a Scarab, a Snake, an Ankh, an Eye of Horus image, along with classic A and K icons. The animations deserve praise too as symbols zip down the reels and burst into life when part of a win. A particular highlight is when the Wild symbol is part of a win as the glass orb displays a cool aerial shot of the Sphinx. It’s a very neat visual effect.

The music is dramatic and atmospheric with an almost mystical quality to it. Needless to say, it fits in perfectly with the fast-paced gameplay.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 50 paylines, a low RTP of 93.02%, and a maximum payout worth 4,000X your total bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.01, 0.02, 0.04, 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, 0.25, 0.45, 0.50, 0.75, 0.90, 1.00, 1.25, 2.00, 2.50, 3.75, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 6.25, 7.50, 8.75, 10.00, 11.25, 12.50, 15.00, 17.50, 20.00, 22.50, 25.00, 30.00, 35.00, 40.00, 45.00, 50.00, 55.00, 60.00, 65.00, 70.00, 75.00, 80.00, 85.00, 90.00, 95.00, 100.00, 105.00, 110.00, 115.00, 120.00, 125.00, 150.00, 170.00, 175.00, 200.00, 225.00, 250.00

• Blue Orb Wild Symbol: 10 for 2X, 100 for 3X, 1,000 for 4X, 4,000 for 5X
• Scarab Scatter Symbol: 1 for 2X, 5 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 200 for 5X
• Cleopatra Symbol: 30 for 3X, 150 for 4X, 500 for 5X
• Pharaoh Symbol: 25 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 250 for 5X
• Scarab Chest Symbol: 20 for 3X, 80 for 4X, 160 for 5X
• Snake Symbol: 15 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 120 for 5X
• Ankh Symbol: 10 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 80 for 5X
• Eye of Horus Symbol: 10 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 80 for 5X
• A Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 50 for 5X
• K Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 50 for 5X

Our Verdict on Mighty Sphinx

Acclaimed software provider NeoGames created this slot and it is an enchanting gaming experience from start to finish. Featuring 50 paylines, a wealth of bonus features, along with superb graphics and sounds, it’s one Ancient Egypt themed slot that certainly stands out from the rest. The Tomb of Treasures Bonus Game is great fun and highly rewarding especially when you make it through a few levels. The star attraction of this slot though without a doubt the Free Spins bonus feature as it is here where you can enjoy increasing multipliers that can reach 10X along with extra Wilds and Scatters. The only drawback of this feature is that sadly it's not possible to get more Free Spins. The top prize for Mighty Sphinx is a whopping 4,000X your bet. When it comes to variance, this slot is Medium so you’ll find that wins occur more often the more you play. For slots with a similar Ancient Egyptian theme, check out Egyptian Fortunes and Golden Egypt.

Visit a tomb full to the brim of unimaginable riches when you enter the Mighty Sphinx!