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Egyptian slots
Ancient Egypt is one of the most popular slot themes. These are the classics – and the mechanics that make them work.
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Egyptian Slots
RTP 96.31%
RTP 96.58%
RTP 95.02%
RTPs shown are each developer's published default. Some casinos run lower-RTP versions, so always check the figure in the game's help screen before you play.
Key takeaways
- Book of Dead and Eye of Horus are the UK's best-known Egyptian slots.
- "Book" slots use a random expanding symbol in free spins.
- Eye of Horus upgrades symbols during free spins.
The "book" mechanic
In book-style slots like Book of Dead, one book symbol acts as both wild and scatter. In free spins, a random symbol becomes an expanding symbol that can fill whole reels.
Symbol upgrades
Eye of Horus takes a different approach: each Horus wild in free spins upgrades a lower symbol for the rest of the round.
More Egyptian slots
Popular follow-ups include Legacy of Dead and the many Eye of Horus sequels such as Eye of Horus Megaways. Check your casino lobby for the full range.
Our picks explained
Book of Dead
Play'n GO · 96.21% RTP · High volatility · 10 paylines. Key feature: wild and scatter in one. Maximum win 5,000x. Best for: expanding symbols can fill the screen.
Eye of Horus
Blueprint Gaming · 96.31% RTP · High volatility · 10 paylines. Key feature: expanding horus wild. Best for: symbol upgrades build excitement.
Legacy of Dead
Play'n GO · 96.58% RTP · High volatility · 10 paylines. Key feature: expanding symbols. Maximum win 5,000x. Best for: up to three expanding symbols.
Cleopatra
IGT · 95.02% RTP · Medium volatility · 20 paylines. Key feature: cleopatra wild. Best for: tripled wins in free spins.
How we chose these slots
Every slot here is widely available at UK-licensed casinos, has a published default RTP, and has been checked against the developer's information. We favour games with clear rules, fair RTPs and features that suit this category – and we flag where RTP or maximum win varies by version.
Egyptian Slots compared
| Slot | Developer | RTP | Volatility | Ways to win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book of Dead | Play'n GO | 96.21% | High | 10 paylines |
| Eye of Horus | Blueprint Gaming | 96.31% | High | 10 paylines |
Book of Dead review · Eye of Horus review
Why are Egyptian slots so popular?
The theme lends itself to treasure-hunting features – books, tombs and gods – and the "book" mechanic created by early Egyptian slots became one of the most copied features in the industry. Book of Dead and Eye of Horus have each spawned many sequels, from Megaways versions to jackpot editions.
Tips for Egyptian slots
- Most are high volatility – set a budget that allows for quiet spells.
- In book slots, the expanding symbol is random; high-paying symbols are rarer but pay much more.
- Check the RTP version at your casino.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Egyptian slot?
Book of Dead is the most famous; Eye of Horus is a strong alternative with symbol upgrades.
What is a "book" slot?
A slot where a book symbol acts as wild and scatter, with an expanding symbol in free spins.