Cleopatra Slot Review (IGT)

The Cleopatra online slot game has a classic 5 reels and 3 rows setup with 20 adjustable paylines. A winning combination takes place when 3 or more matching symbols land left to right on adjacent reels. 

Stakes start at 20p and go up right up to £600. You can use the plus and minus buttons in the ‘Line Bet’ box to adjust your bet. You’ll find this on both desktop and mobile versions of the game.

The Cleopatra RTP rate is 95.02%, which is below the online slot game average of 96%. However, Cleopatra has been developed from a popular land casino game. And the average RTP for land casinos is 95%. That said, it's the only RTP version available. Older IGT slots use just 1 RTP setting. 

Volatility-wise, Cleopatra is rated as medium. The max win amount is 10,000 times your total bet which is won when you land a grid full of Cleopatra Wild symbols. 

As you can probably guess by the name, the Cleopatra slot game has an ancient Egyptian theme and is based on the legendary Queen Cleopatra. She was the last active monarch of Egypt way back in 30 BC. The background music is enchanting and uses Egyptian drums and harps to set a mystical vibe.

The game’s creatives have stood the test of time and still look superb years later. The grid is where it’s at for this game. The designer has paid plenty of attention to detail and used vivid and enticing colours. A gold border surrounds the grid and is engraved with ancient hieroglyphics. The symbols are bright and depict many recognisable ancient Egyptian runes. The bonus game has a red background, as opposed to the purple and red hues used for the base game background.

The highest character symbol starts with the Cleopatra Wild and then follows up with the Sphinx Scatter, lotus flower, scarab beetle, golden cartouche, sceptre and Eye of Ra. 

Here is a breakdown of all of the symbol values:

• 9 symbol:  2= 0.1, 3 =, 4 = 1.25 and 5 = 5 x the bet
• 10, J & Q symbols: 3 = 0.25, 4 = 1.25 and  5 = 5 x the bet
• K symbol: 3 = 0.25, 4 = 2.5 and 5 = 5 x the bet
• A symbol: 3 = 0.5, 4= 2.5 or 5 =  6.25 x the bet
• Eye of Ra symbol: 3 = 0.5, 4 =  2.5 or 5 = 12.5 x the bet
• Sceptre symbol: 3 = 0.5, 4 = 3.75 or 5 x 12.5 x the bet
• Gold Cartouche symbol: 3 = 0.75, 4= 5 or 5 = 20 x the bet
• Lotus Flower symbol:    2  = 0.1, 3 = 1.25, 4= 5 and 5 = 37.5 x the bet
• Scarab Beetle symbol: 2 = 0.1, 3 = 1.25, 4 = 5 or 5 = 37.5 x the bet
• Sphinx Scatter     symbol: 2  = 2, 3 = 5, 4= 20 or 5= 100 x the bet
• Cleopatra Wild symbol: 2  = 0.5, 3 = 10, 4 = 100 or 5 = 500 x the bet. The Cleopatra Wild also substitutes for all symbols apart from the Sphinx Scatters symbol.

Cleopatra Mobile

Even though this game was released in 2012, it has been updated in recent years to work well on all mobile devices, including both iOS and Android models. So, you will have a superb gaming experience whether you're using a desktop, tablet, or smartphone. 

Cleopatra Bonus Game

The headliner of this game is the Cleopatra Bonus Game, which is triggered when you land 3 or more Sphinx Scatter symbols. You are awarded 15 free spins, and if you trigger 3 Scatters during the bonus game, you’ll receive an extra 15 free spins. The bonus round can award you a maximum of 180 free spins. 

During the bonus feature, you will benefit from a 3x multiplier. The only time where this multiplier doesn’t apply is if you land 5 Cleopatra Wilds.

An added extra during the Cleopatra Bonus Game is the varying multipliers that are awarded when you land 3 or more Sphinx Scatters symbols. 3 Sphinx Scatters symbols = 5x, 4 Sphinx Scatters symbols = 20x and 5 Sphinx Scatters symbols = 100x.

Ancient Egypt is one of the most popular slot genres, and IGT’s Cleopatra slot was one of the first on the market. It’s a classic in both land and online casinos and has spawned many Egyptology games since its creation in 2012. The game looks slightly dated although I think it looks excellent considering how long it has been around. Its vintage charm is a positive as I can imagine spinning this slot in a casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

There is only one feature included which is the Cleopatra Bonus Game which is far less than modern-day slot games. However, it has been done well so it’s a case of quality versus quantity.

The RTP is low at 95% but as mentioned earlier in the review this is in keeping with land casino rates. To sum up...Cleopatra is a classic slot game that will be played for years to come in both online and land casinos. And it’s easy to see why it has stood the test of time.

IGT then followed this game up with Cleopatra 2. It's pretty much the same but has an increasing multiplier in the free spins which can result in 50,000 times bet max wins. If you enjoyed this review, you should check out our review of the Cleopatra Grand slot, another popular game from IGT. If you want more slots with an ancient Egyptian theme, check out OLBG's dedicated guide to the best games: 

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