Cleopatra

By Neal, bettingexpert.com | Edited 13:17 07.05.2013

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Cleopatra Slot Review

Cleopatra is a 5-reel, 20-line video slot machine produced by casino software giant IGT. Predictably, it is themed on ancient Egypt which has since become a very popular style amongst imitators looking to profit on Cleopatra's success. The Cleopatra slots features plenty of opportunities to earn 15 or more free spins at 3 times their normal value with a possible jackpot of 10,000 credits. Cleopatra boasts a respectable average RTP (Return To Player) of 95.02 which puts it amongst the more generous online slot machines out there.

Like some other hugely popular online slot machines, such as Novoline's Book of Ra or IGT's other major slot machine favourite, Wheel of Fortune, Cleopatra was originally a real life slot machine with a large install base in casinos around the world and particularly in Las Vegas. The original machines can still be found today and it seems that the online community share the enthusiasm of real life players for its charm and addictive gameplay. Cleopatra famously took her own life at a young age by snake bite but the Cleopatra slot machine is showing no signs of dying any time soon. Cleopatra slots have become such a phenomenon and garnered such a cult following that IGT decided to release a sequel, Cleopatra 2. The second instalment has retained much of the original's charm and features but it is the first in the series which continues to draw in players year after year.

Visual style and Design

The Cleopatra slot machine is well presented and its ancient Egyptian design gives the game an exciting and adventurous atmosphere. The online version has retained the visual style of the original physical machines, integrating exotic Egyptian symbols into a familiar slot machine format.

You will find Cleopatra's user interface straight forward if you have played on an IGT slot before. There are two sliders which adjust the number of lines bet and the bet value on each line as well as a max bet function. Consistent with the range of IGT casino games, Cleopatra runs as instant play in your browser so you don't have to wait for the casino software to download before you can play. However, 888.com also offers its players the option to download their casino software to speed up loading times which is good for those who play regularly. Casual players, who play just for fun can play Cleopatra in the browser like here but for those who want to play Cleopatra for real money should download the software.

Cleopatra free spins

One of the most compelling features of the Cleopatra slot is the ability to earn free spins. They appear often enabling players to get greater value from their stakes. Free spins operate in exactly the same manner as regular spins enabling players the chance to win all of the available prizes.

Betting limits

The Cleopatra slot machine can be played for free, so you can just play for fun or try it out until you are comfortable enough to play for real money. However, the real excitement lies in real money play and Cleopatra features one of the widest bet values of any slot machine from just 5p to £10 per line. This makes the minimum bet 5p (0.05 on 1 line) and the maximum £200 (10.00 on 20 lines). This is a huge betting range and caters for both beginners and high rollers alike.

Win lines

Cleopatra is a 20-line slot which means that players can bet on up to 20 different win lines with a single spin of the reels. The amount won on winning lines is calculated by the corresponding symbol value multiplied by the value bet on that particular winning line. To win, all symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning from the first reel on the left hand side. Only the highest winning line is paid across each win line, however all winning pay lines which have been bet on are combined on sucessful spins.

Cleopatra Bonus Round

The Cleopatra bonus round is initiated by getting 3,4 or 5 sphinx symbols across any position. During the Cleopatra bonus, the normal scatter pay is awarded in addition to 15 free spins. During these free spins all payouts are tripled, with the exception of five cleopatras. Additional free spins can be earned during the bonus round which are accumulated in the remaining spins count. The bonus round will finish when the collected free spins have used or after 180 free spins have been used. Line wins are multiplied by the value bet on the winning line and as with the regular reels, only the highest winning line is paid on each line paid. All winning line symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, starting from the first reel on the left.

Symbols

There is a range of common slot symbols in Cleopatra familiar to those who have played slot machines before: 9, 10, J, Q, K, and A. The following list details the number required and respective payouts (in credits - credit value depends on amount bet in each line) for the common slot symbols:

Special Symbols

Just like the hieroglyphics of the ancient Egyptian language, every symbol in Cleopatra has its own meaning and understanding these meanings is key to knowing what to look out for. There are six special symbols (pictured above, from left to right: eye of horus, lotus flower, flail and crook, scarab, gold tablet) in addition to the commonly found ones which reward lucky players in the following manner:

The Cleopatra symbol is predictably the most valuable symbol in the game. It counts as wild meaning that it will automatically complete any missing symbols required along a win line. The only exception to this is that the Cleopatra symbol cannot be substituted for the sphinx to activate the bonus round or contribute to scatter combinations. If you are lucky enough to get five across a winning line you will receive the huge jackpot payout of 10,000 credits. In addition to this, her appearance within a winning line doubles the overall payout from that winning line.

The next extra special symbol to look out for is the sphinx. Apart from the bonus round it activates when 3 or more are lined up, it also acts as the scatter symbol. Scatter wins are awarded when enough sphinxes appear in any position across the reels for any number of paid lines. Scatter wins are paid in addition to any line and bonus wins however only the highest scatter win is awarded within any winning spin. Two sphinxes in any position doubles your stake, whilst three, four and five sphinxes will payout 5, 20 and 100 times your stake, respectively.