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What Is Throne of Egypt?
Throne of Egypt is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot from Microgaming with 25 fixed paylines. Released in December 2015, it carries an RTP of 96.41% - above the industry average. The ancient Egypt theme is one of the most overworked in the slots industry, but Microgaming builds enough mechanical substance into this one to make it worth your time.
The minimum bet is £0.01 per spin, and the maximum is £25. Volatility is medium-to-high, meaning wins are less frequent but tend to be more substantial when they land. The wild symbol is the Throne of Egypt logo, which stacks on all 5 reels - that's the key mechanic driving the base game. Premium symbols are Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, Anubis and Ra. Lower-value symbols include scarab beetle amulets, hawk amulets, burial urns and golden treasure chests.
The visual design is solid for a 2015 release. Egyptian stone columns flank the reels, and the soundtrack fits the theme without becoming irritating. The game runs cleanly, though players used to recent releases from Pragmatic Play or NetEnt will notice the age.
Wild, Scatter and Bonus Symbols
Three distinct symbols drive the feature set here.
The wild is the Throne of Egypt logo. It stacks in groups of two or three on all five reels and substitutes for all standard symbols. Stacked wilds across multiple reels can cover large portions of the grid simultaneously - this is where the biggest base game wins come from. Five wild symbols on a payline pays 10,000 coins.
The scatter is a pair of cobras spitting fire. It only appears on reels 1 and 5, and you need both to land simultaneously to trigger free spins - a different trigger mechanic from the standard three-of-a-kind requirement most scatters use.
The bonus symbol is the Eye of Horus. Three of these on reels 2, 3 and 4 simultaneously triggers the Bonus Chamber feature. Note that the Eye of Horus symbol appears in the Bonus Chamber - it's a separate mechanic from the game of the same name. If you're looking for that one, see our Eye of Horus review.
Free Spins Feature
Two cobra scatters on reels 1 and 5 awards 15 free spins. All wins during the free spins round are doubled (2x multiplier). The feature can retrigger if the cobras land on reels 1 and 5 again during play, with no stated cap on retriggering.
Stacked wilds remain active during free spins, so the combination of doubled wins and wild substitutions across all reels gives this feature real potential. The medium-to-high volatility means the free spins can produce a range of outcomes - a full run with multiple stacked wilds hitting can push well above your triggering stake.
Bonus Chamber Feature
The Bonus Chamber is the most distinctive part of Throne of Egypt. Three Eye of Horus symbols on reels 2, 3 and 4 opens the feature. You work through up to three stages:
Scarab Chamber: 12 scarab beetles are on screen. Pick them one at a time - each pick wins a prize until you find the golden key. Finding the key advances you to the next chamber.
Eagle Chamber: Nine eagles, three picks. Each pick wins a prize. Find the golden key and you progress. Miss the key in three picks and you collect your chamber winnings and return to the base game.
Princess Chamber: Three princesses, one pick. Each princess carries a multiplier of 2x to 5x, applied to your total Bonus Chamber winnings. Getting here with strong chamber picks beneath it is where this slot's highest payouts originate.
The progressive structure keeps each session of the Bonus Chamber distinct. You might exit early from the Eagle Chamber with solid picks, or push through to the Princess Chamber with a multiplier waiting.
How Throne of Egypt Compares to Similar Slots
Microgaming has a number of Egyptian-themed titles on this site. Crown of Egypt from IGT and Legacy of Egypt from Play'n GO take the same setting with different volatility profiles. Egyptian Heroes from NetEnt is another option if you want a more recent release in the same category. For Cleopatra-focused variants, see Cleopatra and Cleopatra's Prizes.
For other Microgaming titles with pick-bonus mechanics comparable to the Bonus Chamber, Age of Discovery and Adventure Palace use similar structures. You can see the full Microgaming catalogue on the Microgaming software page or browse all reviewed casino sites that carry this title.
Verdict
Throne of Egypt delivers three distinct feature types in one game: stacked wilds in the base game, a free spins round with a 2x multiplier, and a three-stage Bonus Chamber with escalating multipliers capped by a 2x-5x prize multiplier. The RTP of 96.41% is above average, and the medium-to-high volatility suits players who prefer less frequent wins with more upside when features land.
The Egypt theme is well-trodden, and the 2015 presentation shows its age. But the mechanics are well-structured and the Bonus Chamber provides a level of decision-based engagement - even if the picks are random - that keeps sessions interesting. If you want a Microgaming slot with a clear three-feature setup and a fair return rate, Throne of Egypt still holds up.
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