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You probably heard loads of stories about the cursed tombs of ancient pharaohs. Death follows every trespasser who tries to steal the vast gold hidden beneath monumental pyramids. This did not stop hoards of fearless daredevils from going on a treasure hunt.
I do love action but I prefer being safe, so I always suggest that you should look for adventure from the comforts of your home. That is why pokie machines themed after Ancient Egypt represent a perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the history of Egypt, as well as to pocket hefty payouts.
The reels are placed in an ancient tomb, the resting place of an unknown pharaoh. As you enter the room, you will notice that the tomb is beneath the pyramid and that the roof is supported by two stone pillars.
Behind the grid lays the casket from which the spirit of the pharaoh has escaped. While you play the game, you will hear the sounds of native drums in the background.
According to the legend, the spirit of the buried pharaoh is on the loose. It will be up to you to catch it and return it safely to its tomb. For that, you will need the help of the Altar Wild. This symbol is both the Scatter that triggers free spins and the Wild that substitutes for all regular icons.
The mummy of the unknown pharaoh is the top-paying regular symbol. You will also come across Tutankhamun, Anubis, and Horus. Simple playing cards are used for low-paying icons.
The good people of Play’n GO decided to keep it simple when it comes to the rules of the game. The 2020 release is played on a 5×3 grid with 10 adjustable paylines. Before you start hitting the spin button, set the desired number of lines.
After that, set the coin value ($0.01-$2) and the number of coins you want to bet per spin (1-5). You can bet as low as $0.01 and $100 per single spin. The pokie machine pays left to right, beginning from the far-left reel. Two-of-a-kind is the minimum for landing payouts.
Legacy of Dead is a high-variance game with an RTP of 96.58%. It offers a max payout of 5,000x the bet per spin.
Legacy of Dead is not an action-packed pokie. However, it offers a decent amount of action that provides you with a chance to pocket serious wins. The altar Wild/Scatter is the most important icon in the Play’n GO product.
Next, there is the Free Spins feature that offers a special expanding symbol. The expanding symbol will expand to cover the entire reel when there is a chance to form a win. Finally, if you are not satisfied with the won amount, you can always use the Gamble feature to boost your winnings.
Altar Wild appears on every reel and has two functions. Apart from being a Wild that acts as a substitute for all other icons, it is also the Scatter that triggers free spins. The Wild makes it easier for you to form winning combos and when at least 3 of them appear on the reels, you get 10 free spins.
While I tested the game, I got my fair share of altar Wilds. They helped me form plenty of rewarding payouts, both during the base game and in free spins.
With 3+ Scatters on the reels, you get 10 free spins. Also, one of the symbols is randomly selected to become the special expanding symbol. This symbol will cover the entire reel once it appears. In that way, you will form winning combos more easily.
It is possible to retrigger the feature more than once. You just need 3+ Wilds/Scatters on the reels each time. Also, each time you get a new special expanding symbol, up to a maximum of 9.
I did not have that much luck in retriggering the feature. I have triggered free spins 5 times in total. As for retriggering the feature, it happened 2 times. I never got more than 1 retrigger per feature. However, special expanding symbols were kind to me, appearing regularly. My biggest win was 1,500x.
After each winning spin, you can initiate the Gamble feature. Guess the colour of the hidden card to double your wins. If you guess the correct suit, you will quadruple the won amount. I don’t like the Gamble feature because, in most cases, I lose everything.
As you may suppose, Legacy of Dead is one of many pokie machines with a similar topic and the same features. The concept of free spins with special expanding symbols can be seen in so many video slots out there.
At first, the feature seemed exciting to me. As time went by, it just got boring because everybody started using it. However, Play’n GO is one of the first and that is why I still love Legacy of Dead.
It is not the first pokie I want to play when I decide to have some fun at online casinos, but it is in my top 20 list. The 2020 release is simple to play and can be very rewarding if the spirit of the dead pharaoh likes you.
Taking everything under consideration, I rate Legacy of Dead 8.7.
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