EYE OF HORUS

Ancient Egyptian Expanding Wild Slot
Play for Real Money
96.31
RTP Percentage
12
Free Spins
5x3
Reel Grid
RTG
Licensed Game

Game Specifications

Game Type
5-Reel, 3-Row
RTP
96.31%
Paylines
1-10 Selectable
Min Bet
100
Max Bet
200,000
Developer
Reel Time Gaming

Unique Horus Wild Expansion Mechanic

The Horus symbol is not a standard wild. When it lands on any reel, it expands to cover all three positions vertically, creating massive winning combinations by substituting for every symbol except the Pyramid scatter.

Expanding Wild Coverage
Unlike typical wilds that occupy one position, the falcon-headed deity Horus expands across the entire reel vertically when appearing. This transforms a single wild into three wild positions, dramatically increasing win potential across multiple paylines simultaneously.
Symbol Upgrade System
During the 12 free games, each Horus appearance triggers the unique upgrade mechanism. Symbols transform in ascending order: Eye of Horus remains premium, then Anubis upgrades to Eye, Bird upgrades to Anubis, Scarab upgrades to Bird, and lower symbols climb the paytable ladder.
Progressive Free Spins Addition
The free games feature includes a progressive retrigger system. Landing one Horus during free spins awards 1 additional game, two Horus symbols grant 3 extra games, and hitting three Horus wilds in a single spin awards 5 more free games on top of the initial 12.

Symbol Breakdown & Payouts

Horus Wild Symbol
Falcon-headed deity in white and red garments holding a golden staff. Expands to fill all three positions on the reel. Substitutes for all symbols except Pyramid scatter. During free games, triggers symbol upgrades.
Expansion activates on any appearance
Pyramid Scatter
Glowing golden pyramid with radiating orange light. Pays anywhere on screen without needing to be on a payline.
5 symbols: 100,000 | 4 symbols: 40,000 | 3 symbols: 4,000 + triggers 12 free games
Eye of Horus
Deep blue eye with gold outlines and curved teardrop marking beneath. The highest-paying regular symbol representing protection and royal power.
5 symbols: 100,000 | 4 symbols: 50,000 | 3 symbols: 20,000
Anubis Statue
Black jackal-headed god seated on a gold-decorated pedestal. Second-highest premium symbol.
5 symbols: 80,000 | 4 symbols: 40,000 | 3 symbols: 10,000
Sacred Bird
Multicolored Egyptian bird in profile with detailed feather patterns in blue, gold, red, and green.
5 symbols: 60,000 | 4 symbols: 25,000 | 3 symbols: 4,000
Scarab Beetle
Bright blue winged scarab with detailed wing patterns and gold accents.
5 symbols: 50,000 | 4 symbols: 20,000 | 3 symbols: 4,000
Double Ankh
Two golden ankh crosses side by side with red oval tops, symbolizing eternal life.
5 symbols: 40,000 | 4 symbols: 10,000 | 3 symbols: 2,000
Double Lotus
Two stylized lotus flowers with layered petals in blue, green, red, and gold.
5 symbols: 40,000 | 4 symbols: 10,000 | 3 symbols: 2,000
Royal Card Symbols A, K, Q, J
Egyptian-styled letters in metallic gold and blue with angular hieroglyphic-inspired designs.
5 symbols: 20,000 | 4 symbols: 4,000 | 3 symbols: 1,000

How the Expanding Horus Wild Actually Works

The Horus wild operates differently from standard wild symbols found in most video slots. When it lands on reel 2, 3, or 4, it immediately expands to cover positions 1, 2, and 3 of that reel before paylines are evaluated. This means a single Horus appearance can complete winning combinations on multiple paylines that cross through that reel. For example, if Horus expands on reel 3, it can simultaneously complete wins on payline 1 (middle row), payline 2 (top row), and payline 3 (bottom row) if matching symbols align on the other reels.

Free Games Symbol Upgrade Sequence Explained

The 12 free games feature includes a progressive symbol transformation system tied to Horus appearances. Each time Horus lands during free spins, it upgrades symbols in a specific order displayed at the top of the screen. The lowest card symbols transform first, then medium-value symbols like the Double Lotus and Double Ankh upgrade to higher tiers, followed by the Scarab upgrading to Bird, Bird to Anubis, and Anubis to Eye of Horus. This creates a cascading value increase where late-game free spins can have predominantly high-paying symbols on the reels.

The upgrade applies to all future spins in that free games session, meaning multiple Horus appearances compound the effect. If you trigger 3 or 4 Horus symbols during free games, the reels can become populated almost entirely with premium Eye of Horus and Anubis symbols, drastically increasing win frequency and size.

Selectable Payline Strategy

Eye of Horus offers 1 to 10 selectable paylines, each with distinct patterns visualized by color-coded indicators on both sides of the reels. Line 1 runs horizontally through the middle row, Line 2 across the top row, while Lines 4-10 trace zigzag, V-shaped, and complex multi-level patterns. Each active payline increases your total bet by your selected line bet amount.

Playing with fewer lines reduces your cost per spin but also decreases the chances of hitting winning combinations. With the expanding Horus wild covering entire reels, activating all 10 paylines maximizes the potential for multiple simultaneous wins when the wild appears. The RTP of 96.31% is calculated based on all paylines being active, so reducing active lines may lower your effective return percentage.

Betting Range and Coin Denomination

The minimum bet of 100 and maximum of 200,000 accommodates both conservative players and high rollers. This range applies to your total bet per spin, which equals your selected line bet multiplied by the number of active paylines. With all 10 lines active, a minimum line bet of 10 results in a 100 total bet, while a line bet of 20,000 creates the 200,000 maximum bet.

The game uses a bet-per-line system where you first select how many of the 10 paylines to activate, then choose your stake per line. All wins displayed in the paytable are multiplied by your line bet, not your total bet. This means hitting 5 Eye of Horus symbols pays 100,000 times your line bet on that specific winning line.

Pyramid Scatter Trigger Mechanics

The Pyramid scatter pays regardless of payline activation and does not need to land on consecutive reels. Three Pyramids anywhere on the five reels in a single spin trigger 12 free games and also award a scatter payout of 4,000 times your total bet. Four Pyramids pay 40,000 times total bet plus free games, and five Pyramids award the maximum 100,000 times total bet alongside the free games feature.

Scatter wins are added to payline wins, meaning you can win both from regular symbol combinations and Pyramid scatters in the same spin. During the free games themselves, landing 3 more Pyramids retriggers another 12 free games on top of any remaining spins, potentially extending the feature significantly.

Gamble Feature Double-or-Nothing Options

After any win of 0.05 or greater, you have the option to gamble your winnings using either Card Gamble or Ladder Gamble. Card Gamble presents a face-down playing card and you choose red or black. Correct guesses double your win amount, which then becomes the new stake for another gamble round if you choose to continue.

Ladder Gamble displays a risk ladder showing progressive win amounts. Pressing the gamble button either moves you up one step on the ladder for a larger win or drops you down to a lower amount based on the game's random outcome. The Collect Half option lets you secure 50% of your current gamble amount while risking the other half, providing a middle-ground risk management option.

The gamble limit of 1,400,000 caps the maximum amount you can win through gambling. This ceiling prevents unlimited doubling through the card gamble feature. The gamble functions are disabled during autoplay spins.

Volatility Assessment and Hit Frequency

While Reel Time Gaming does not publish official volatility ratings for Eye of Horus, the math model suggests medium volatility based on several factors. The 96.31% RTP sits in the favorable range for players, and the expanding wild mechanism creates frequent medium-sized wins when Horus appears. The free games feature triggers at a moderate rate with 3 scatters on a 5-reel grid.

The paytable structure shows a balanced distribution where premium symbols pay substantially more than low symbols, but not at extreme ratios that would indicate high volatility. The highest single-line win of 100,000 times line bet from five Eye of Horus symbols is significant but not in the ultra-high-variance category. The symbol upgrade feature during free games provides win acceleration without relying solely on rare symbol combinations.

Technical Controls and Interface Options

The game includes autoplay functionality where you can set a predetermined number of automatic spins. During autoplay, wins are automatically collected and the gamble feature is disabled. You can stop autoplay at any time by pressing the stop button, and autoplay automatically terminates if a free games feature is triggered.

Quick spin mode accelerates reel rotation and stopping, reducing the time per spin for players who prefer faster gameplay. The stop button allows manual reel stopping to speed up individual spins, though this does not affect the predetermined outcome. The game interface supports button repositioning through drag-and-drop, allowing you to customize control placement based on hand preference.

Mobile Optimization and Cross-Platform Play

Eye of Horus is built with HTML5 technology, enabling play across desktop browsers, tablets, and mobile phones without separate downloads. The interface adapts to screen size with controls scaling appropriately. Touch gestures replace mouse clicks on mobile devices, with tap actions for spinning and button presses, and swipe capability for dragging repositionable controls.

The game maintains identical math model, RTP, and features across all platforms. Session data including balance, bet settings, and current game state persist if you switch devices mid-session through the casino operator's server-side tracking. Portrait and landscape orientations are both supported on mobile with automatic interface adjustment.

Understanding the 10 Paylines

Each payline follows a specific pattern across the 5x3 grid. Lines are color-coded for easy identification during gameplay.

Line 1: Middle Horizontal
Line 2: Top Horizontal
Line 3: Bottom Horizontal
Line 4: Diagonal V
Line 5: Zigzag Pattern
Line 6: Inverted V
Line 7: W Pattern
Line 8: M Pattern
Line 9: Complex Zigzag
Line 10: Multi-Level

Responsible Gaming

This game is intended for adult audiences aged 18 and over. Gambling should be considered entertainment, not a way to make money. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. If you feel you may have a gambling problem, please seek help from organizations like GamCare or Gamblers Anonymous.

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