Cleopatra Megaways by iSoftBet sticks with the familiar Egyptian setting, but the gameplay feels far more modern than some of the older Cleopatra slots. The pyramids, treasures, and ancient symbols are all present, yet most of our attention ended up on the reels themselves. Modifiers can appear without warning, and a spin that looks finished can suddenly take a completely different direction.
It means a spin that initially looks unremarkable can suddenly develop into something much more interesting. Between the changing reel heights, cascading wins, Hold & Win feature, and various boosters, there is usually something developing on the screen beyond the standard winning combinations.
We probably spent less time looking at the pyramids than the developers intended. They are there, along with all the usual Egyptian details, but the reels tend to steal the spotlight. One moment symbols are disappearing in a cascade, the next a modifier lands and changes the spin completely.
The symbol set sticks closely to the theme. Scarabs sit at the top of the paytable, while flowers, scrolls, and the Eye of Horus appear throughout the premium-paying group. Cleopatra acts as the Wild and can make a bigger difference than it first appears thanks to her win multiplier.
We also liked how easy the game was to follow, unlike other online slots. Some spins become fairly busy once cascades, modifiers, and bonus symbols start combining, but the action never feels messy or confusing.
The payout values below are based on a total bet of 1.
| Symbol | 2 Symbols | 3 Symbols | 4 Symbols | 5 Symbols | 6 Symbols |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarab | 0.50x | 1x | 2x | 5x | 12.50x |
| Lotus Flower | n/a | 0.75x | 1.50x | 3x | 6x |
| Gold Scroll | n/a | 0.50x | 1x | 2x | 4x |
| Eye of Horus | n/a | 0.40x | 0.75x | 1.50x | 3x |
| A | n/a | 0.20x | 0.40x | 0.75x | 1.50x |
| K | n/a | 0.20x | 0.40x | 0.75x | 1.50x |
| Q | n/a | 0.15x | 0.25x | 0.50x | 1x |
| J | n/a | 0.15x | 0.25x | 0.50x | 1x |
| 10 | n/a | 0.10x | 0.20x | 0.40x | 0.75x |
| 9 | n/a | 0.10x | 0.20x | 0.40x | 0.75x |
The Wild substitutes for all regular symbols and doubles wins it helps create. Five or more Cash Scatter symbols activate Hold & Win Respins.
Whenever a winning combination is formed, the winning symbols are removed from the reels. New symbols then fall into the empty positions, creating the possibility of additional wins from the same paid spin.
One of four modifiers can appear on any regular spin.
Wild Add places between 2 and 5 Wild symbols onto the reels.
Mystery Symbols add mystery symbols that transform into the same symbol type.
Max Megaways spins all reels at their maximum height, creating the highest possible number of Megaways ways for that spin.
Bonus Add places extra bonus symbols onto the reels to increase the chance of triggering the Hold & Win feature.
Landing 5 Cash Scatter symbols is where things start to get interesting. The symbols lock in place and the game gives 3 respins to try and build on what is already there.
At that point, every new Cash Scatter or booster symbol feels important because it resets the counter and gives the feature another chance to continue. Along the way, both cash prizes and jackpot symbols can be added to the collection.
Several booster gems can appear during Hold & Win.
The red booster doubles values on adjacent reels.
The green booster collects and totals visible values.
The blue booster awards an extra life, with up to 3 extra lives able to be stored.
The purple booster expands the bonus grid by adding an additional position to the reel where it lands.
Once activated, booster gems transform into Cash Scatter symbols and remain part of the bonus grid.
Filling an entire reel during Hold & Win activates a multiplier on that reel. All Cash Scatter values on the completed reel are multiplied, helping increase the overall bonus payout.
The feature includes four jackpot levels.
Mini Jackpot : 25x
Minor Jackpot : 50x
Major Jackpot : 100x
Grand Jackpot : 250x
Like other Megaways slots, the reel heights change every time the reels spin. That can create anything from a relatively small number of winning ways to the full 117,649 Megaways setup.
Interestingly, the changing reels were not always the main attraction for us. More often than not, it was the random modifiers that grabbed our attention, especially when they appeared on spins that looked unlikely to produce much.
The changing reel heights matter, but many memorable moments came from modifiers arriving unexpectedly and changing the direction of a spin.
Winning symbols disappear after successful combinations and new symbols fall into place, creating cascades. Sometimes those cascades end quickly. Sometimes they continue long enough to build several wins from a single spin.
We started this game expecting another standard Cleopatra slot. Looking back, the modifiers probably made the biggest impression on us. A few spins changed so quickly that they ended up being more memorable than some of the bonus rounds.
The Hold & Win feature is still where most players will be hoping to spend their time, but it benefits from the boosters adding a bit more variety than a standard respin feature. Some rounds ended almost immediately, while others seemed determined to keep going.
We started the session expecting another familiar Cleopatra slot. By the end, it felt like a game with a lot more going on than we first gave it credit for.