Play'n GO · 2022 · Independent review
Cat Wilde and the Pyramids of Dead Slot Review: RTP, Features and Free Demo
Our score: 7.5/10
Quick verdict: Pyramids of Dead gives the Book of Dead formula three possible bonuses. Three Pyramid Scatters start a Prize Round with pharaoh jackpots, an Instant Prize, or free spins that stack up to 9 expanding symbols. You don't choose which one you get, which is the game's biggest letdown.
- RTP
- 96.20%Lower versions exist
- Volatility
- HighSome sources say medium
- Max win
- 10,000x$1,000 at a $0.10 bet
- Paylines
- 10Fixed, 5 reels × 3 rows
What is Pyramids of Dead?
Cat Wilde and the Pyramids of Dead was released on , four months after Lost Chapter. Cat explores a bright, open-air temple with the pyramids behind it, the sunniest setting in the series.
The grid is 5x3 with 10 fixed lines. Above it sit four pharaoh prizes: Mereneith, Tutankhamun, Tiye and Khufu. They belong to the Prize Round, one of three bonus games that 3 or more Pyramid Scatters can trigger. Play'n GO lists it as part of its Dead series.
Pyramids of Dead at a glance
| Provider | Play'n GO |
|---|---|
| Release date | |
| Grid | 5 reels × 3 rows, 10 fixed lines |
| RTP | 96.20% (lower versions exist) |
| Volatility | High (some sources: medium) |
| Max win | 10,000x the bet |
| Bonus games | Prize Round, Instant Prize, free spins |
| Top prize | Mereneith, 1,000x the bet |
Bonus rules, prizes and max win from the game's screens ("Win up to 500000 coins" at the 50-coin bet). RTP and volatility from independent reviews.
Symbols and paytable
The Pyramid is Wild and Scatter at once. It substitutes for every symbol except the special expanding symbol and pays the same as Cat Wilde: 10,000x the line bet for five, or 1,000x your total bet. Tutankhamun pays 1,000x the line bet, Anubis and the scarab 400x.
A pays a little more than the other card symbols: 80x the line bet for five, against 60x for K, Q, J and 10.
| Symbol | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid, Cat Wilde | 20x | 200x | 1,000x | 10,000x |
| Tutankhamun | 10x | 50x | 200x | 1,000x |
| Anubis, Scarab | 5x | 20x | 80x | 400x |
| A | – | 4x | 20x | 80x |
| K, Q, J, 10 | – | 3x | 15x | 60x |
The in-game paytable shows coins at a 5-coin line bet (Cat Wilde: 50,000 for five). We divided by 5 to show multiples of the line bet.
The three bonus games
Three or more Pyramid Wild Scatters trigger one of the three bonus games. The rules don't offer a choice, and they don't say how the game decides.
Prize Round
Pick urns to find spirits of the ancient pharaohs. Three matching spirits win that pharaoh's prize: Mereneith 1,000x, Tutankhamun 250x, Tiye 100x and Khufu 20x your bet. How many Scatters triggered the round sets which prizes are in play: 3 Scatters for all four, 4 for the top three, 5 for just the top two.
Instant Prize
Golden chests award an instant prize of up to 500x your bet. The rules example shows three chests at 100x each.
Free spins with expanding symbols
You get 8 free spins with a randomly chosen expanding symbol. Each retrigger adds another expanding symbol, up to 9, the same idea as Legacy of Dead. In our captured round, J was picked and filled four reels on the first spin.
Free spin 1 of 8: J expands over four reels.
RTP, volatility and max win
The top RTP is 96.20%: $96.20 back per $100 wagered, in theory, over millions of spins. Lower versions exist, so check the game's info screen.
The rules say "Win up to 500000 coins", 10,000x the 50-coin bet: $1,000 at $0.10 and $10,000 at $1. Sources split between high and medium volatility. The Prize Round and Instant Prize pay more evenly than free spins do, which may explain the disagreement.
| Bonus | Top prize |
|---|---|
| Prize Round: Mereneith | 1,000x |
| Prize Round: Tutankhamun | 250x |
| Prize Round: Tiye | 100x |
| Prize Round: Khufu | 20x |
| Instant Prize | Up to 500x |
| Free spins | Up to the 10,000x cap |
Pros and cons
What we like
- Three different bonus games keep the triggers fresh
- Free spins stack up to 9 expanding symbols
- Prize values are printed above the reels
- 10,000x cap
What we don't
- You can't choose the bonus
- Instant Prize and Prize Round have low ceilings
- Fixed lines, no bet-per-line control
Our verdict: is Pyramids of Dead worth playing?
A varied Cat Wilde game where the best bonus is down to luck.
Three bonus games make every trigger a small event, and the free spins are excellent when you get them: up to 9 expanding symbols is the most generous version of the idea in the series.
The problem is that you don't choose. Landing the Instant Prize when you wanted free spins can feel like a consolation. If you want the stacking free spins every time, Legacy of Dead gives you exactly that.
| Bonus feature | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Win potential | 7.5/10 |
| Gameplay | 7/10 |
| Design and sound | 7.5/10 |
Pyramids of Dead FAQ
Can you choose the bonus in Pyramids of Dead?
No. Three or more Scatters trigger one of the three bonus games, and the rules don't give you a choice.
What is the max win in Pyramids of Dead?
It's 10,000x your bet. The rules screen states 500,000 coins at the 50-coin bet.
How does the Prize Round work?
Find 3 matching pharaoh spirits to win that prize, from 20x for Khufu to 1,000x for Mereneith. More Scatters remove the smaller prizes from play.
What is the RTP of Pyramids of Dead?
It's 96.20% in the top version. Lower versions exist, so check the info screen at your casino.
Play responsibly
Every spin is random, and a bonus can take hundreds of spins to arrive. Set a budget before you start, use your casino's deposit and time limits, and never chase losses.
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