Gold of Ra Slot Machine
Once again, we are traveling back to the wonders of the Ancient Egypt theme thanks to an ambitious and rewarding video slot game by GameArt, will it compete with their own established Egyptian titles such as Cleopatra Jewels?
Gold of Ra is a whole new take on a very popular theme, complete with pharaonic references, plenty of gold and an open gameplay to ensure hours of fun for players regardless of their level of experience – or their level of knowledge in Egyptology.
Without further ado, let’s dive right into the fascinating and exciting universe of Gold of Ra and discover all the tricks you need to make the best out of this legendary slot game…
Discover the Egyptian Civilisation at Its Peak
Gold of Ra takes you back through time all the way to Ancient Egypt, when the pyramids were already standing tall under the scene.
Which is exactly the background scene that you will be looking at during your gaming session. The rest of the décor includes hieroglyph-covered columns and golden ornaments spreading across the screen; classic features for an game that takes place in Ancient Egypt.
Classic, retro sound effects will accompany the spinning of the reels. Gold of Ra is overall a great-looking game that will satisfy all players with a passion for ancient civilisations – and we know there are many of you out there.
Getting the Game Started
Now that you are better acquainted with the design of Gold of Ra, it is time to take a closer look at the gameplay itself and get the party started.
The game features five reels with three symbols on each. 25 fixed paylines run across the screen, which is more than a decent amount of winning possibilities. You cannot bet on less than all 25 paylines at every turn. Use the arrows to determine the size of your wager and click the green Spin button to let the reels spin loose. Winning combinations of symbols landing on paylines correspond to a cash prize that will be automatically added to your personal gold stash. Do not forget that the more you bet, the higher your future wins become.
After each win, you can play an optional mini game; guess the colour of a hidden card to double your reward. Simple as that, but you should know that your first mistake will also be your last, as you will return to the reels empty-handed afterwards. You can also try out the Autoplay mode to go straight to the action, as the reels will spin on their own for as long as you wish. Your bet settings will be saved and applied throughout.
A Closer Look at the Reel Symbols
The paytable of Gold of Ra is divided into two groups of symbols, according to their individual payouts.
The first group has lower payouts and consists of classic, playing card-inspired icons. The Jack, Queen, King and Ace appear frequently during the game to make sure that you have plenty of opportunities to win several times with them.
The Beatle, the Eye of Horus, the Eagle God and the Pharaoh’s Mask are the last basic symbols of the game. They yield much bigger wins that the first icons, and shine bright on the reels throughout the game. Stay focus and look out for these golden symbols; they can make you rich in a matter of seconds.
Special Features
Gold of Ra includes a very special extra reel symbols that can be a game changer for you.
The Treasure Chest is not just a beautiful artefact covered in gold and precious stones. It is first and foremost a Scatter symbol, able to trigger wins regardless of its position on the reels. Land three or more of them at the end of your turn to trigger a cash prize.
Moreover, the Treasure Chest also initiate the Chamber of Ra Bonus round. You will be awarded a maximum of ten Free Spins, along with up to three regular symbols turned into golden Wilds. They will turn into placeholders for the remaining of the Free Spins, able to substitute for any other symbol and create extra winning combinations on screen.
A Golden Opportunity to Win Big
Gold of Ra goes all-in from the very start with a convincing game universe and a simple, open gameplay. The base game might be a little too simple perhaps, with only the Treasure Chest to spice things up a little.
But things get more exciting once you enter the Chamber of Ra Bonus round. With new exciting possibilities open up with every free turn, it would be a shame to miss out on this fast-paced, dynamic slot game.
