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10 Pharaohs now available in Online Casino in Iceland!
Mon Apr 14, 2025
Ancient Egypt and Rome—two legendary empires that shaped history—now collide in Push Gaming’s 10 Pharaohs, a slot that blends iconic themes with instant prize mechanics. If you’ve played 10 Swords or 10 Flaming Bisons, this reskin will feel familiar, but with an Egyptian twist and a few extra surprises.
First Impressions: A Desert Oasis of Wins
The temple setting is sun-scorched and crumbling, and the centerpiece is a 5-reel, 20-payline layout. Above and below the reels are four jackpot awards on each side and a prize ladder on the left, showing you what you can expect to win for collecting clusters of Pharaoh symbols. Graphically, Push Gaming delivers its usual high-gloss appearance—although don’t expect groundbreaking artwork. It’s polished, but not groundbreaking.
Bets are 10¢ to $/€100, with the Push Up ante bet optional, doubling the grid (and your bet) for more winning opportunities. The RTP is a fine 96.26% (on maximum setting), and volatility is medium, so it’s a good bet for most players.
Symbols & Payouts: Treasures of the Nile
The pay symbols are split into three groups:
- High Pays (20x–30x for 5-of-a-kind): Three stately Egyptian icons.
- Mid Pays (1-6x): Holy symbols like ankhs and scarabs.
- Low Pays (1x): Royalty of cards (J-A).
The Wild (‘W’) substitutes for all symbols except special Scarab, Pharaoh, and Jackpot Pharaoh symbols. It also pays out like the highest-paying symbol, adding an oomph to the wins.
Features: Revealing the 10 Pharaohs Riches
1. Pharaoh Symbols (Instant Prizes)
- Land 4 to 10 Pharaoh symbols anywhere on the reels and win 2x to 1,000x your bet instantly.
2. Jackpot Pharaoh Symbols
These golden symbols have the power to trigger one of four jackpots when they appear together with at least 3 other Pharaoh symbols:
- Mini (15x)
- Minor (50x)
- Major (500x)
- Mega (5,000x)
The surprise? A Mega Jackpot Pharaoh + 3 normal Pharaohs can pay the grand prize instantly—no requirement to land a whole cluster.
3. Free Spins & Expanding Grid
Triggered by 3+ Scarabs, paying:
- 8, 10, or 12 free spins for 3, 4, or 5 scatters.
During free spins, each Scarab won charges the Locked Row meter. Unlocks increase the grid (up to 5×7), add new paylines, and award extra free spins:
- First unlock: +3 free spins
- Second & Third unlocks: +2 free spins each
- Fourth unlock: +1 free spin
The expanding reel configuration increases winning possibilities, up to 60 ways to win at maximum expansion.
4. Bonus Buy (For the Busy)
Skip the wait and buy free spins for 75x the bet.
A Good Reskin with Jackpot Potential
10 Pharaohs doesn’t innovate—the game is essentially 10 Flaming Bisons with a headdress on. But the Jackpot Pharaohs deliver a welcome spurt of thrills, especially with the scope to hit a 5,000x Mega win without taking up an entire screen of symbols.
All that aside, if you enjoy Push Gaming’s lightning-fast slots (like Razor Returns or Mad Cars), this will be mild. But for club-pays fanatics and incremental bonus enthusiasts, it’s a pleasant, enjoyable choice.
The takeaway? The slot is nicely constructed, albeit uninspired, and combines recognizable elements with enough Egyptian character to ensure exciting spins. Not Push Gaming’s most hair-raising experience, but a decent addition to their library.
