Pharoan - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Slide on a pith helmet and grab a camel, as we’re off to explore the wonders of the pyramids of Ancient Egypt and find out what lies underneath the stones of those magnificent structures. Smartsoft Gaming online slots have developed Pharoan, an online slot themed around Ancient Egypt and her many mysteries.

Pharoan is played across a game grid of five by three grids making up twenty paylines. A winning combination is made when a player has three or more matching symbols on the reels from left to right.

There are seven standard symbols in the game, all appropriately matching the ancient atmosphere. Players will see a scorpion, a mummy, the Queen Nefertiti, Pharaoh Tutankhamun, a chest of treasure, the God of Death Anubis and a pyramid. The Pharaoh is, appropriately enough, the symbol that is worth the most. There is also a wild symbol in the shape of the Wadjet, the mystical protection symbol called the Eye of Horus. A pectoral Scarab Beetle is a Free Spins symbol, while two canopic jars made to look like the Sons of Horus are an extra bonus.

Players who have tried and enjoyed the Pharaoh's Fortune free slot should definitely give Pharoan a quick spin. Pharoan is available as one of many free online slots that are great to play as a demo round. This is the best way to get a feel for the game before making the decision to play for real money at an online casino.

Pharoan Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

The look of Pharoan is very striking. It has a highly stylised cartoon style that is quite unlike anything else we’ve seen from any recent slot, making it really stand out from the crowd. Opening up the game, players will see the game reels being held up by temple pillars with a view out on to a mystic temple in the background. There are little animated creatures for players to watch out for - a cat with glowing red eyes, sacred to the Ancient Egyptians, and a troublesome little scorpion hiding out in treasure chests over to the right hand side.

The animations for the reels are done smoothly and look very modern - no game lag here or anything to take the player out of the game. The soundtrack is remarkably similar to the music from the classic nineties Sierra game Pharaoh, but we’re sure it’s just meant as a tribute to such a well-loved city builder!

Pharoan RTP & Volatility

Smartsoft Gaming have not released the RTP or the volatility for this slot.

How to Play Pharoan

Once a player’s got permission from their mummy, how should they start playing Pharoan?

1. When the game loads, players should check the game bar at the bottom of the screen. They’ll find the meters for the bonuses and free spins, their bet, the buttons for betting double or the max, as well as the spin on the far right.
2. The player’s budget is on the top right of the reels.
3. The playlines and the paytables can be found in the settings. Access them by clicking on the three stacked lines on the top right and clicking the ‘?’ symbol.
4. This is also where players can find all details on all the game’s bonus features.
5. Set a budget for the session, press spin, and enjoy the game responsibly.

Pharoan Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

Players can stake from one to five hundred credits. However, to increase the bet or place a maximum bet, players may have to play a game of risk with the AI dealer. This is five rounds where the player must pick a higher-value card than the dealer to increase their bet.

Treasure chest is 3x for 2, 4x for 3, and 5x for 10.

Scorpion is 3x for 3, 4x for 5, and 5x for 20.

Anubis is 3x for 5, 4x for 10, and 5x for 50.

Mummy is 3x for 10, 4x for 30, and 5x for 100.

Pyramid is 3x for 20, 4x for 50, and 5x for 200.

Nefertiti is 3x for 30, 4x for 100, and 5x for 500.

Wadjet Eye is 3x for 100, 4x for 500, and 5x for 2000.

Tutankhamen is 3x for 200, 4x for 1000, and 5x for 5000.

Pharoan Bonus Features

The Eye of Horus is a wild symbol that will substitute for any of the symbols, apart from Tutankhamen, to make a win more likely. It can also be used for winning combinations on its own.

The Scarab Free Spins symbol does award free spins but comes with a nifty little bonus of its own. Spin to collect them, and players will see the free spins meter growing over time. Once they’ve hit a hundred, players will be awarded with fifteen free spins with tripled wins. And that’s not all! The bonus symbols will also be collected and players will gain a special bonus game once they hit fifty. They’ll get a sarcophagus guessing game where they can get a bonus of one to thirty times the stake.

Pharoan Overall

Pharoan is a cute slot from Smartsoft Gaming that offers a lot for what it is. There are a lot of Ancient Egyptian themed slots in the world, and Pharoan definitely stands out from the rest - not just because the name has a strange spelling that means it can’t be confused for anything else! The design aesthetic is different from the average workaday Egyptian themed slot, and Pharoan comes with a great number of bonus features. Wilds and Scatters are par the course for this kind of slot, but the added bonus game and generous free spins meter make this a fantastic effort that is worth a try.

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