Cleopatra's Coins - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Cleopatra's Coins review: introduction

Cleopatra's Coins' weathered reels are battered from desert sands; however, there are still plenty of classic Egyptian symbols to be found. The paytable is vast, with pyramids, Caesar, Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the top. These are followed by a set of coloured runes - while visually fascinating, these don’t promise the same level of payout.

This slot doesn’t feature a wide range of bonus games; however, free spins ensure there is always something to spin for, although you will have to get lucky with the asp scatters. More intriguing is the bonus game: land enough gold coins and you will be taken to Cleopatra’s private chambers, where prizes are hidden in urns.

The five reels include a roughly average 15 paylines with three symbols per reel. Autoplay functionality is included and all your winnings will be paid from the left.

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Theme, graphics & design

The Ancient Egyptian slot theme is so popular in the world of online slots that it is in danger of becoming overused. Cleopatra's Coins goes some way to carve out a niche for itself with a unique grid style and - somewhat unusually - a highly stylised set of payline markers.

Rival Gaming hasn’t gone down the road of extensive desert settings or temples; instead, the grid is quite simple. Some ancient etchings occupy the upper portion of the screen and everything has a wonderfully sandblasted look, as though it has been battered by desert winds. The colour scheme is overwhelmingly washed out, perfectly befitting the sandy setting, with the exception of the payline markers.

These are arranged along the side of the grid as brightly coloured gemstones, serving both a practical and aesthetic purpose. The symbols are also slightly different from the Egyptian slot norm. They have an artistic rather than cartoonish quality and a distinctly old-fashioned, hand-drawn look. Cleopatra's Coins doesn’t push too many boundaries in terms of design but it is a subtly fascinating slot with a look all of its own.

Cleopatra's Coins RTP and variance

The exact variance of Cleopatra's Coins is unknown, but its RTP is 94.70 per cent. The top win stands at 25,000x, although earning a prize this high would require extreme luck and perseverance.

How to play Cleopatra's Coins

Cleopatra's Coins hides many secrets in its vaults, but you don’t need to be a trained archaeologist to unlock them:

1. As is the case with most online slots, it is a good idea to start with the main menu. This is opened by pressing ‘help’ in the bottom left-hand corner.
2. You will find all the required information on the bonus features here, along with a visual representation of the paytable.
3. The bets and lines are fully adjustable. Simply press ‘select lines’ to alter the paylines up to a maximum of 15.
4. The stake sizes are set in the same way, only this time you will need to press ‘select coins’ and choose from the list.
5. Autoplay is highlighted in blue next to the spin button. Give this a tap to launch the autoplay menu.
6. Players should always keep a budget in mind as they play.
7. Press ‘spin’ to set the reels in motion.

Bet & win sizes

Cleopatra's Coins opens with the smallest bet size possible at just 0.01. The maximum is only 1, so this exceptionally small range might not appeal to some. Even so, the top line win is healthy at 5,000x.

Let’s look at what awaits in the catacombs for five matching symbols on a payline:

• Scarab = 5,000x
• Pyramid = 500x
• Cleopatra = 400x
• Caesar = 300x
• Mark Antony = 300x
• Green rune = 100x
• Brown rune = 100x
• Red rune = 100x
• Yellow rune = 65x
• Blue rune = 65x

The paylines on Cleopatra's Coins can be adjusted up to 15.

Cleopatra's Coins bonus features

Cleopatra's Coins doesn’t break any new ground with its bonus features, but this doesn’t detract from their entertainment value!

Here is what you will find along the banks of the Nile:

Free spins

Simple to trigger and always a fantastic addition, you will need to keep an eye out for asp symbols if you want to play some free rounds. Landing three asps in any position launches the free spins; what’s more, you can earn some additional spins with more bonus symbols during the rounds.

Cleopatra bonus

This bonus sees players invited to Cleopatra’s private chambers. Gold coins are the required currency and you need three or more to gain entry. From there, the game simply involves choosing urns to smash, all of which contain prizes of varying sizes.

Our verdict

Cleopatra's Coins is an intriguing slot that hides a great deal beneath the surface. Its faded exterior gives way to an intriguing historical tale of Cleopatra, Caesar and Mark Antony. Ancient Egyptian slots are plentiful, but only a select few truly delve into history in anything other than a superficial sense.

If Cleopatra's Coins bucks the trend in this area, it relies on more tried and tested favourites by way of bonuses. The free spins will be widely appealing, and there are additional prizes to be won by smashing urns in Cleopatra's chambers. These features, although nothing new, bring variety and tension as the bonus symbols line up.

Rival Gaming has created a truly sophisticated slot. Cleopatra's Coins feels almost designed for a deep dive into history, with its subtle design giving more the longer you play.

If you enjoy this theme, you can visit the famed Queen of Egypt again in the Cleopatra slot demo.