Valley of the Scarab Slot Machine
Yet another Egyptian-themed slot here to join the likes of other like themed Amaya 5-reel video slot games like Ramesses Riches and Wild Mummy. But what sets Valley of the Scarab apart is the 100 paylines available to bettors, stacked wilds, and a wide range of wagering options that max out at 1,000.00 coins per spin! Penny bets are available as well.
Ancient Egyptian Superstition
Valley of the Scarab the online slot game is based on the scarab itself, an odd looking insect that Egyptians believed to have mystical abilities, serving as a visage of the god Ra. The Nile, together with the Pyramids, is visible in the backdrop of the gaming interface to set the stage. Players will be met with relevant symbolic graphics including a blue rendering of the pyramid walls, complete with familiar hieroglyphic-style drawings associated with ancient Egyptian artwork. On the reels, game symbols portray a nice representation of the Egyptian culture that include Books, Pharaohs, Canopic Jars, Cleopatra, Anubis, Scarabs, Black Cats, and the usual generic poker card symbols.
Mystical Feaures
The Scarab is the game’s wild icon and substitutes all other symbols apart from Anubis (the scatter sign) in paying combinations. This peculiar insect will also reward you with 750X your line bet when 5 stop on a wagered line. The Scarab can also appear stacked on all reels, making for even more opportunities to win.
How to Maximize Payouts
To maximize your real money winnings when playing Valley of the Scarab, play all 100 lines at the appropriate coin level for your bankroll. The minimum price to play all 100 lines is 1.00 (a 0.01 bet on each line). The maximum 10.00 coins per line will cost high rollers 1000.00 per spin to activate all 100 paylines.
Free Spins Feature with Random Multipliers
To activate the Free Spins feature in the Valley of the Scarab slot, stop 3 Anubis symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5 for an initial 7 free spins. A 2X total bet multiplier is automatically applied to the first free spin winnings upon activation. Each additional free spin is accompanied by a different and random multiplier worth between 2X to 8X the winnings on each individual free spin payout. Free spins can be retriggered, up to a maximum of 98 free spins.
Verdict
Fans of Egyptian-themed slots like the highly-rated Book of Ra Deluxe by Novomatic or Cleopatra by IGT will appreciate the Valley of the Scarab features but might not have enough cash to keep spinning at the maximum bet. This slot is best suited for the highest of high rollers who enjoy fast-paced slot action where high risk yields a high return.
