Play Ramesses Fortune for Free

The free Ramesses Fortune slot has some great visuals that, while they don't compare with the 3D graphics of the latest releases, still have plenty of eye catching appeal. The overall Egyptian theme is well executed, with a background of pyramids bathed in the golden light of sunset. The reels themselves are set in an ornate golden frame with Egyptian style detailing and the symbols are all recognisable in context too.

There is plenty of gold in evidence which sets punters up for the payouts that they're hoping to receive. You'll spot a golden ship, a golden pyramid, a gold jewelled ring and a golden Ankh symbol as well as a golden jewel encrusted scarab beetle. The one let down is the standard letter and number symbols which, while bright and colourful, have no Egyptian detailing or theming at all. There is a wild to watch out for – a gold Pharaoh mask, which becomes fiery during the free games. There are also scatter symbols in the shape of the game's logo.

The first thing to be aware of where you play Ramesses Fortune is that it is a high variance slot, so you won't be getting a cash-out as quickly as you might expect. If you're a low limit player, you might be thinking twice about gambling on this slot since the payouts can take a while to start coming in. The paytable is pretty easy to understand – the standard letter and number symbols are the lowest paidin terms of coins. Next, it’s the golden ankh, the pyramid and the ship, the ring and the high-paying symbol is the scarab beetle which brings if you manage to match 5 of them across a win line. The wild will substitute for any symbol except the scatter, and if it's triggered during the free spins players are awarded a multiplier of up to 5x their max bet. Of course, the real money comes in the bonus game which is triggered by spinning five or more scatters. With 10 free games available, this game feature can also be retriggered.

Visit any online casino and you'll see that there are ancient Egyptian themed pokies by the sarcophagus-load. Whether its gods and goddesses that you're interested in, Queen Cleopatra herself or simply the idea of mummies and pyramids that gets you excited, there is a one armed bandit to suit you. From exciting 3D games like Sphinx 3D by IGT to tongue in cheek cartoonish offerings like A While On The Nile by NextGen, there's no shortage of fun to be had.

EGT 's Egypt Sky is rather more sophisticated, with a bonus side game, a lucrative gamble feature and an unusual 5 x 4 layout. For another trip into a slightly different ancient world, try Call of the Colosseum by NextGen. Taking gamblers back to Roman times, this medium variance slot has an RTP of 95.26% and has some wonderfully authentic looking visuals.

With its software by Skywind, Ramesses Fortune is attractive to look at, with a great soundtrack that adds extra interest to your gameplay, although this is greatly needed, since the payouts take a while to start rolling in. Best suited to a high roller, this somewhat risky game hides some lucrative potential as long as you can wait it out for the bonuses to kick in and the free spins to start, especially since the max bet is up to 1000 per spin.

With its 25 paylines, there are quite a few opportunities for small cash-outs, but during the free games, you can really see the coins mount up, especially if you're lucky enough to re-trigger extra free rounds during those spins. Whether you're playing slots for fun or whether you're serious about winning some major treasures, you're sure to appreciate the beautiful theming in this colourful slot, and there's enough to make you dig a little deeper for the treasure of the ancients.