Might of Ra

Egypt-themed slots are a unique niche in the slot industry that has millions of fans. While naysayers will say they're mostly alike, there's plenty of variation in terms of gameplay features and theme. The setting is more or less similar, but still, slots such as Might of Ra manage to stand out from the crowd.

An Egyptian slot by Pragmatic Play, this one has up to 50 paylines and a higher winning potential than other Egyptian slots. It has a higher RTP as well (96.49%), making it a sandy adventure well worth trying. Collecting Ankh symbols is critical in this game, as it can potentially lead to stunning wins in the bonus round.

Available for free and real money in Gala Bingo, spin the slot right now and learn how powerful the almighty Ra is.

The slot has a 6x4 layout that feels pretty familiar. It's set against the sandy dunes of Egypt, with the pyramids far away in the background. Scorpions are roaming the sand from time to time on the left, while Ra himself flanks the right side of the reels. An animated giant with a glowing Ankh in his hand, he can bless the reels with his powers occasionally.

A nasty giant snake is the highest-paying symbol – with a potential pay of 15x the bet for six on a line. It's followed by other beasts, including a burning horse and a flaming eagle, with a scorpion completing the premiums. Stylised card royals pay significantly less than the beasts. Ra plays the role of a wild, while the scarab is a scatter. The Ankh is only available in the bonus round and is kind of a skeleton key type of symbol that plays many roles in the bonus.

In audio-visual terms, Pragmatic has nailed everything down as expected. The slot looks more like a video game than a slot machine and sounds fantastic too.

Playing the slot isn't hard at all due to the straightforward layout. The controls are beneath the reels, which is typical for Pragmatic Play slot games. There is a guide on the left side – just click on the i to access the paytable and learn about the features.

The key feature in the base game is Ra himself. He acts as the wild, completing winning combinations while also turning reels fully wild. This is a random feature that can spring into action at any time. Whenever at least one Ra lands on the reels, he can turn a reel fully wild and may add an x3 multiplier booster to your potential wins.

Sadly, that’s the only special feature in the base game, with better action to follow in the bonus round.

Land three or more scarabs to enter the free spins feature. Players also get a potential double payout for three scatters or a 5x payout for four. All the action in the bonus round revolves around the Ankh. Players start with 15 free spins with a new symbol on the reels – the Ankh. Collecting it during the bonus upgrades the reel strips and adds more wilds on them.

• Players start at level 1 with 54 wilds on the reels
• Collect 5 Ankhs for level 2 and 12 extra wilds
• 10 Ankhs will add 12 further wilds on the reels
• When players collect 15+ Ankhs, they get 24 extra wilds

The bonus round can be retriggered with at least three scatters.

Might of Ra isn't your typical Egypt slot. It adds plenty of innovative features, including the wild collection in the bonus that can potentially lead you to mighty wins. It shows the almighty and powerful Ra in all his glory and can be rewarding if you get lucky, albeit this does not mean it is guaranteed.