Curse of the Pharaoh — slot review and demo

Pharaoh's tomb: theme and atmosphere

The slot takes you to an ancient Egyptian tomb, where a treasure hunter faces not only riches but traps. The title refers to the legend of the pharaoh's curse — a classic adventure film plot. The reels are standard five, with twenty paylines. The provider's description mentions the adventurer's wide-brimmed hat, protecting from the scorching sun and dangers, hinting at an archaeologist-hero character. Graphics and sound convey the atmosphere of mystery and risk characteristic of the Egyptian theme.

Cascades, multipliers and three types of free spins

The mechanics are built on cascading wins: after each winning combination, symbols explode, making room for new ones, while a multiplier above the reels grows with each cascade. In the base game, the multiplier sequence is ×1, ×2, ×3, ×5. The main feature is choosing a free spins mode from three options: 18 spins with multipliers ×2, ×4, ×6, ×10; 12 spins with ×3, ×6, ×9, ×15; or 6 spins with ×6, ×12, ×18, ×30. Each mode can be retriggered during the round. The choice lets you adjust the balance between trigger frequency and maximum multiplier strength.

Specifications: RTP, volatility and bets

RTP is 95.97% — average for the industry. Volatility is stated as medium, maximum win is 210,225 coins. The bet starts from 0.01 and reaches 15, suitable for both cautious play and a more aggressive approach. Before playing for money, check the paytable at your specific operator: the return rate may vary depending on settings.

Demo mode for players from Latvia

Curse of the Pharaoh is available in demo version right on this page — free, no registration, with virtual credits. It's a convenient way to get familiar with the cascade mechanics, assess the free spins trigger frequency and compare the three bonus game modes. Other games by the studio can be found in the Evoplay slots catalogue. To play for real money in Latvia, a VID licence is required — foreign casinos from the online casino rating do not have such a licence, though their terms and bonuses can be compared there.