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| Provider | Netent |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 3 |
| Paylines | 20 |
| Bonus Rounds | 2 |
| Bet Range | 0.20 - 40 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 5,000x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 96.05% |
| Our Rating | 4.5 |
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Game Overview
NetEnt’s Golden Wheels of Egypt takes us back to a time that most slot players will know all too well, and that is the land of Pharaohs, Pyramids, and Tombs in Ancient Egypt. It still bewilders me why this is such a popular genre, especially considering the number of Egyptian slots already out there. Are players not bored of them yet? I guess you could say it’s just all flashing lights and images anyway, and it’s the features and gameplay that ultimately determine a new release’s success. Will this be a hit for NetEnt? Digging into the initial basics reveals this to be a 5-reel 20-fixed payline slot with a 96.05% RTP and 5,000x maximum. As for the rest, let’s get into it.
Golden Wheels of Egypt certainly has some interesting bonus features, but these will only come into play once you activate them via a rather dull base game, which, aside from hopefully landing winning combinations, wild symbols are the only thing to keep you company. On to the bonus rounds, there are two to tell you about. One plays out across a 3×3 reel format, whilst the other takes place on the regular game reels. Before either start, you’ll receive 2 or 3 special modifiers, respectively, which are randomly chosen via a spin of wheels before the bonuses start. These could award sticky and walking wilds, symbol transformations, and a 2x win multiplier.
Ready to once again crawl the depths of an ancient tomb, hoping to find your fortune? Then, the Golden Wheels of Egypt demo slot is waiting for you to discover it below.
Golden Wheels Of Egypt Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols
Many of the most popular slot demos on our platform are within the Egyptian niche, and that’s hardly surprising considering how many developers regularly use this theme. Game provider Blueprint has a superb collection of slots within this genre, and I’d suggest trying our Eye of Horus demo if you want to explore this niche further. Alternatively, the Rise of Egypt slot is another Horus-themed title also from Blueprint that’s worth trying out, along with the Doom of Egypt slot from developer Play’n Go. Wow, that’s quite a few for you to get stuck into. You better dig out your Bangles CD, and yeah, you know the rest: “Walk like an Egyptian”.
It’s that part of the review where we take a closer look at the pays section, and at the top of the paytable, we have the Scarab Beetle sharing a 25x payout along with the Wild symbol for a five of a kind win. The Eye of Horus symbol is next worth 10x for a line of five, while the Ankh is valued at 8.75x, the Lotus symbol and the Shen then complete the premium pays with a 7.5x payout. We end with the lower value symbols, and you’ll find the Ace and King with equal rewards of 3x, and finally, the Queen and Jack returning 2.5x.
Those seeking to play Golden Wheels of Egypt for real cash can start spinning the reels from a minimum of €0.20 up to a maximum of €40.00. This is a fairly comprehensive range from NetEnt, and all players should have no trouble finding a comfortable entry point within this range.
Golden Wheels Of Egypt Slot Base Game
The standard gameplay on Golden Wheels of Egypt utilises a 5×3 reel matrix comprising 20 paylines. Matching three symbols on consecutive reels from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel first, will award the corresponding win from the paytable. There are no features during the base game besides regular wild symbols that will substitute for all symbols except the scatter symbols when winning combinations are possible.
Golden Wheels Of Egypt Slot Bonus Features
You can trigger two free spins bonus games on the Golden Wheels of Egypt. The Mini Free Spins bonus triggers if two scatter symbols land anywhere and view, and the regular Free Spins Game triggers if three land.
Regular Free Spins Feature
You receive ten free spins on the regular 5×3 reel configuration, and you’ll spin three reels before the bonus starts to determine three modifiers.
The special modifiers you can receive via the special reels before the start of either bonus are:
- Sticky Wild: A wild symbol remains sticky in the central position of the reels until the bonus ends.
- Walking Wild: These move to an adjacent position one step away on each spin.
- Symbol Transform: A randomly chosen high-value symbol is guaranteed to land as a wild symbol.
- Super Stack: A randomly chosen high-value symbol appears as a stacked symbol. Wild symbols appear stacked instead if the symbol chosen is the same as the one chosen for the symbol transform.
- Global Multiplier: A 2x win multiplier applies to all wins during the free spins bonus game.
Mini Free Spins Feature
You’re given four free spins on a 3×3 reel configuration. Before the bonus starts, you spin two reels to determine two active modifiers during the spins.
Bonus Buy
If you’re a player who likes high-risk gambling, you can purchase either of the two free spins games via the bonus buy option. The Mini Free spins will set you back 100x the bet, whilst the regular bonus costs 150x.
Pros
- Another solid showcase of NetEnt’s ability to create eye-catching slot games.
Cons
- No features in the base game.
Golden Wheels Of Egypt Slot Review Final Thoughts
NetEnt has done a respectable job with the design and overall appearance of Golden Wheels of Egypt. However, I’m not sure the gameplay and features really match the quality of the presentation, and in the grand scheme of things, when positioning it in the overall standings of Egyptian-themed games, you'd have to call it an "also ran."
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