Egyptian Eclipse Slot Machine - Play Egyptian Eclipse Slot Free

Introduction

Now, the 5x4 layout is a little unusual, because most modern slots only have three rows, but that’s barely the start of the special features in Egyptian Eclipse. Spinomenal have eschewed traditional paylines for Scatter Pays. That’s right, the five lower-paying card symbols and five higher-paying themed symbols all act as Scatters, paying from anywhere on the reels. Add some re-spins and a Bonus Game and you have something truly exciting.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

We’ve all seen Egyptian-themed games before. The question is, can Spinomenal do enough with Egyptian Eclipse to make it stand out from the likes of the Pharaoh's Fortune slot?

Well, vivid, detailed and atmospheric graphics are certainly a good start. This isn’t some sunny day in the desert, and it’s not cramped into a golden tomb. You can’t even see the pyramids. What you have is the eclipse, when the moon blocks the light of the sun or the earth itself hides the moon. That leaves us in a strange, twilight-like world where even the waters of the Nile turn purple and ominous mist hangs over everything. The disembodied head of a giant statue could be disturbing on a good day, but here it seems like an omen of doom.

What we do expect from an Egyptian slot and what we see in droves among the symbols on the reels is treasure. Ankhs, scarabs and rings gleam with gold and gems, each rich in both color and wealth.

Egyptian Eclipse RTP and Variance

The format may be unusual, but you’ll be glad to hear that the 96.2% RTP of Egyptian Eclipse puts it just above average, and comfortably among some of the best modern slots. There’s also a low variance that should appeal to more cautious players, as it means smaller wins should be more frequent, though it may disappoint the high rollers who’d prefer a bigger risk for a bigger reward. The advantage of playing free slots is that RTP and variance don’t matter as much, because you’re not gambling with real money (not that you should forget to set yourself limits).

How to Play Egyptian Eclipse

When the day of the eclipse comes, this is what you need to do:

1. There are two places in the slot where you can find help. The first is the question mark under the reels, the second is the Menu button at the bottom of the screen. Between them you should be able to find everything you need to know about symbols, gameplay and features, including the paytable.
2. Down alongside the Menu button is also where you’ll find a mute button and the option to return to the homepage (don’t click that if you want to start playing).
3. Next to the question mark is the bet adjustor, another standard of most slots. Your current bet will be displayed and there are plus and minus signs to shift it up or down.
4. Now we’re at the center of the screen, where the Spin button is flanked by the Bonus button on one side and Autoplay on the other. Spin will turn the reels once, Autoplay will keep them spinning until they reach a stopping point. 
5. Under this collection of buttons you’ll see your current balance displayed. Even if you’re playing for free, it’s good to keep an eye on this to get yourself into the habit. Slots are more fun when they’re played responsibly, which means a budget with win and loss limits that you stick with even when you’re tempted to give it just one more spin.

Bet & Win Sizes

Egyptian Eclipse gives you a decent bet range of between 0.5 and 500.00.

Wins are particularly interesting as you don’t need to complete a traditional payline. All you need for a winning combination is five or more symbols anywhere on the reels. It means a larger than usual paytable, as a win could be anywhere from five to 20 symbols. Minimum and maximums for each are displayed below:

10, J - 0.4, 50

Q, K - 0.6, 60

A - 0.8, 80

Hourglass, Ankh - 1.5, 150

Anubis - 2, 200

Scarab - 2, 300

Ring - 2.5, 500

Egyptian Eclipse Bonus Features

If the excitement of the Scatter pays wasn’t enough, there are two types of bonus in Egyptian Eclipse:

Winning Symbols Re-Spin

After every winning spin, your winning symbols will lock in place whilst the rest of the reels spin again, for free. Re-spins will keep going until either there are no winning combinations, or you fill the reels for 20 matching symbols. That means you have more chances at success.

Bonus Game

We mentioned the Bonus button earlier. This isn’t a feature that you trigger at random or by finding the right combination of symbols. It’s a bonus you can only buy. That’s likely to create mixed feelings among some players. If you do want do pay that bit extra, the Bonus button will open a special wheel with a range of multipliers. You can modify the available values before you get one spin for a maximum prize of 1000x.

Egyptian Eclipse Review

The excitement in this slot all comes in the base game. The unusual layout and use of Scatter Pays creates something quite different, even among other excellent Spinomenal slots. The guaranteed re-spins after wins are also very welcome. Having a purchasable Bonus Game does mean you can play when you want, rather than having to wait for the right combination, but some people may resent having to pay extra.

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