With Fire of Egypt, Merkur gaming unleashes one of the simplest, least interesting slots of 2017. Players are urged to “discover the wealth of the Pharaohs” in the slot – though designed without wilds, jackpots, or bonuses of any kind, the theoretical return to player (RTP) is a well above-average 96.64%.
Theme
Ancient Egypt, long a favorite theme for slot designers (now perhaps ready to be enbalmed once and for all), provides fodder for the Merkur design team in this slot. The limited gaming symbols include a pharaoh in profile, an ornate fan, and set of staves including an ankh, and the head of a Sphinx, which is the highest-paying symbol here, with the playing cards valued ace through jack completing the set. The reels seem to be situated within a dark temple or tomb, with hieroglyphic figures looking down from above. There is no soundtrack, but basic sound effects punctuate the turning of the reels and articulate wins.
Betting Options, Functions, and Features
The almost Spartan simplicity of Fire of Egypt extends to its betting structure. There are 25 fixed paylines; the bet is arranged simply between 0.05 and 100.00 times the betting currency per spin. Autoplay is available from five to 100 spins, and pop-up menus at the upper right hand corner of the game screen, where players can find detailed information about payouts and game instructions, as well as adjust the volume of the sound effects. As mentioned, the RTP is a solid 96.64%.
Though there are no traditional features to be found in this game, there is a double multiplier for wins of four of a kind, which does add a bit of spice to the otherwise monotonous routine of this four-reel, three-line slot.
Our Take
While this Fire of Egypt offers almost none of the features that modern slot players enjoy, there is something to be said for a simple, straightforward slot with a high RTP. Merkur might have elected to mail this one in, but that doesn’t mean players won’t enjoy taking it for a spin. It’s difficult to imagine anyone choosing this slot as a favorite, or even a repeat choice, however.
Slot data and features
- 4Reels
- 25Pay lines
- $80,000.00Max cash jackpot
- 96.64Payout Percent
- NoWild Symbol
- NoMultiplier
- $0.05 - $100Betting Range
- 0.01 - 4.0Coin bet range
- 1Coins per line
- NoProgressive
- 20000Max coins jackpot
- 25Max coins
- NoScatter Symbol
- NoFree spins available
- NoBonus Game
- NoBuy feature
- African , Egyptian , Historical Game theme