Pharaoh's Fortune from IGT: Slot Review - party like it's 1999 B.C.!

It’s time to head back to Ancient Egypt once more where the ultimate pyramid party is taking place in this classic slot from renowned software provider IGT. Pharaoh’s Fortune is an extremely popular slot machine in Las Vegas that was released in digital format many years ago and we thought it was high time that we finally got around to reviewing it. This revamped version includes more paylines as well as much better graphics and animations. Pharaoh's Fortune is hosted by a hip-looking Pharaoh who strangely has an American accent and is all about having a good time inside his pyramid which is conveniently filled with lots of ancient riches. Let’s join in the fun and see if the Pharaoh will share some of his vast fortune with us as we do our best impression of walking like an Egyptian?

Pharaoh's Fortune is a 5 reel slot with 15 paylines that comes with Free Spins, Expanded Paylines, Guaranteed Wins, and Multipliers.

Special Features

The first feature to talk about is the obligatory Wild symbol which is represented by an image of a glowing pyramid. Like most Wild symbols, it substitutes for all other symbols apart from the Scatter and Bonus symbols to help form winning combinations on the reels. Keep a very close eye on this symbol as it is key to landing the biggest cash prize in the game. Land 5 Wilds on an active payline and you will be awarded a spectacular 10,000X your initial wager!

The Scatter symbol in this slot is denoted by an image of a Golden Scarab. This symbol does not trigger any special features but land 2 or more of these symbols anywhere on the reels and you will be treated to a nice cash payout.

The Pharaoh’s head with a green background is the Bonus symbol and only appears on reels 1, 2, and 3. Get 3 or more of these symbols on the same payline and you will trigger the special Free Spins bonus round. Once triggered, you will be given 3 Free Spins and a 1X multiplier and be taken to a new screen where you get to pick from 30 stone blocks. Each block awards either an Extra Free Spin, another Pick, or an Extra Multiplier and another Pick. It is possible to get up to 25 Free Spins along with a lucrative 6X Multiplier here. This little mini-game ends when you pick the ‘Start Bonus Spins’ block.

In the main Free Spins feature, the paylines increase from 15 all the way up to 20 with guaranteed wins of up to 3X your stake on every spin to further boost your chances of landing a pyramid-sized fortune on the reels. It’s also possible to retrigger this feature by landing 3 more Bonus symbols on reels 1, 2, and 3.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are a tad dated when compared to the latest online slot releases but there is a certain charm and classic feel to them that makes that bit more enjoyable to play. Pharaoh’s Fortune is set against a golden pyramid wall with 2 tall columns holding the reels together featuring intricate Ancient Egyptian designs and colourful jewels. Symbols consist of a Pyramid, a Scarab, along with a set of hieroglyphics depicting various Egyptian iconography including the Eye of Horus, Ra, Anubis, a Snake, and an Ankh. The animations are decent as symbols blink and flash when part of a winning combination. I especially like how a disco ball is introduced to the top of the reels during the Free Spins bonus round to really get you in the party mood!

The music features the classic Bangles hit song ‘Walk like an Egyptian’. Needless to say, it ties in perfectly with the Party/Ancient Egypt theme of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 15 paylines, an RTP ranging between 92.53% and 96.53%, and a top maximum payout worth 10,000X your initial wager.

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: 0.15, 0.30, 0.45, 0.60, 0.75, 0.90, 1.00, 1.50..30.00

• Pyramid Wild Symbol: 50 for 2X, 200 for 3X, 1,000 for 4X, 10,000 for 5X
• Ra Hieroglyphic Symbol: 5 for 2X, 100 for 3X, 250 for 4X, 1,000 for 5X
• Pharaohs Hieroglyphic Symbol: 2 for 2X, 25 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 500 for 5X
• Chariot Hieroglyphic Symbol: 15 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 400 for 5X
• Anubis Hieroglyphic Symbol: 15 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 400 for 5X
• Lady in Blue Hieroglyphic Symbol: 10 for 3X, 75 for 4X, 200 for 5X
• Eye of Horus Hieroglyphic Symbol: 10 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• Snake Hieroglyphic Symbol: 10 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• Ankh Hieroglyphic Symbol: 5 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• Owl Hieroglyphic Symbol: 5 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 100 for 5X

Our Verdict on Pharaoh's Fortune

This slot comes from top software studio IGT and is a fantastic slice of old-school gaming fun. It’s really easy to see why this slot is considered a classic as it is super easy to play, features a top-notch soundtrack, and has the perfect range of bonus features. The Free Spins bonus game is the main attraction here as you can benefit from Increased Paylines, Multipliers, as well as Extra Free Spins. Let’s not forget the guaranteed wins with 3X multipliers either! Thankfully, it's quite easy to trigger Free Spins so you won’t have to wait too long to enjoy this lucrative bonus feature. When it comes to variance, I found this slot to be Medium so you'll find that wins occur quite frequently the more you play. For slots with a similar Ancient Egypt theme, check out Ancient Egypt Classic and Coins of Egypt.

Hang out with a fun-loving Pharaoh to win massive cash prizes when you play Pharaoh's Fortune!