Play Sahara Queen for Free

Nothing quite captures the imagination than the world of Ancient Egypt. Even if you're not really interested in history, you can't help but be fascinated by what this civilisation has to offer. From the incredible pyramids and other ruins to tales of tombs, crypts and mummified pharaohs, the Egyptians were certainly unique in their ways. Not only that, but as part of the cradle of civilisation, we can thank the people who lived along the Nile for some of the most important inventions in human history, from mass produced paper to advancements in agriculture.

This slot machine pays homage to one of the most famous faces from the world of Ancient Egypt – Cleopatra. The beautiful and enigmatic ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt appears in full glory on the reels, appearing as an extended wild symbol that covers all four vertical spaces to substitute for ordinary icons. The other symbols that appear on the game screen reveal various aspects of Egyptian culture, such as a broach of the dung beetle that was believed to roll the sun across the sky as well as a much esteemed cat and the a snake which was often used as a symbol of sovereignty. All in all, this makes for a quite eye-catching game which is designed to a very high standard.

With 50 paylines and a medium volatility level, we don't think that you will have to spin the reels of Sahara Queen too many times before a few winning combinations start to come your way. All you have to do is line up three or more matching icons on an active payline from left to right. It's that simple. If you manage to connect five of the rarer and more elaborate symbols – such as the beetle, cat or snake symbols – then you can expect to multiply the value of your line bet by 750x or 1,000x.

The game's largest prize, however, comes in the form of a 50x total bet multiplier. This is presented whenever five of the game's scatter icons appear in any position across the reels. Of course, in order for this icon to have the maximum winning potential, players need to have all 50 paylines in play. Fortunately, spinners can play with all paylines for a relatively reasonable price of just 0.50 per spin. Alternatively, high rollers can up the ante with some maximum bets of 500 credits per spin.

Not only is the scatter symbol of this slot machine the most valuable in terms of payout potential, but it also holds the key to the game's main bonus feature. That is because whenever three or more scatter appear anywhere on the reels, a round of 8 free spins will begin. There are no special multipliers involved in these free games, but players will benefit from the fact that the extended wild icon will nudge itself to cover all visible reel positions whenever it appears partially on the game screen.

You can't consider yourself a true slots connoisseur until you have played an Egyptian themed slot machine. The fact of the matter is that there are so many slots online which look to the civilisation for inspiration. Admittedly, some of the slots from this genre aren't really worth a spin, although there are some very interesting takes on the historical era in games like Egyptian Rise by Sid City Studios, Temple of Luxor by Genesis Gaming and Pyramid: Quest for Immortality by NetEnt.

Sahara Queen sits quite safely in the ever-growing catalogue of slot machines with an Egyptian theme. The graphics are quite attractive without getting too adventurous while the bonus elements present plenty of potential for lucrative wins without offering to take players on a adventure away from the basic spinning action. As such, this game might not appeal to players who want to get stuck into some interactive bonus games. On the flip side, the game is perfect for players who don't want to get too bogged down in superfluous action.