EYE OF HORUS
Ancient Power Awaits - 96.31% RTP | Expanding Horus Wilds | 12 Free Games with Symbol Upgrades
Eye of Horus stands out through its expanding Horus wild. Unlike standard wilds that substitute symbols position-by-position, when Horus appears on any reel, it immediately expands to cover all three row positions on that entire reel. This mechanic dramatically increases win potential, as a single Horus symbol effectively gives you three wild positions.
The expanding wild substitutes for every symbol except the Pyramid scatter. In base gameplay, landing multiple Horus wilds across different reels creates extensive winning combinations across the 10 paylines. The falcon-headed deity depicted in white and red garments with golden staff becomes your most valuable ally.
The true power of Eye of Horus reveals itself during the free games bonus. Triggered by landing 3+ Pyramid scatters anywhere on screen, you receive 12 free spins. But here is where the game becomes exceptional: each Horus wild that lands during free spins upgrades symbols according to a fixed hierarchy displayed at the top of the screen.
The upgrade sequence works like this: Eye symbols transform into Double Ankh, which upgrade to Scarab Beetles, then to Birds, and finally to Anubis (the second-highest paying symbol). This progressive transformation system means your later free spins can feature primarily high-value symbols, creating wins that far exceed the base game potential.
Additional Horus appearances during free games also award extra spins: 1 Horus = 1 extra game, 2 Horus = 3 extra games, 3 Horus = 5 extra games. This retriggering mechanism combined with symbol upgrades can lead to extended bonus sessions with increasingly valuable symbols on the reels.
Eye of Horus allows selection of 1 to 10 paylines, each distinctly color-coded and displayed on both sides of the reels. The paylines are:
Wins pay left to right on consecutive reels only. If you land matching symbols on reels 1-2-3, you win. The game calculates the highest win per payline, meaning if two different symbol combinations appear on the same line, only the higher-paying one counts. However, wins on different paylines are added together, and scatter wins add on top of payline wins.
With an RTP of 96.31%, Eye of Horus sits comfortably above the industry average of 96%. This theoretical return means that over extended play, the game returns approximately 96.31 coins for every 100 wagered. The medium volatility suggests a balanced hit frequency with moderate win sizes and occasional larger payouts during free games.
The maximum win potential reaches 1,000x your total bet through the combination of high-value symbol clusters, expanding wilds, and the symbol upgrade mechanism during free spins. While not the highest max win in the market, the 96.31% RTP provides consistent value over time.
Any win of 0.05 or higher can be gambled through two distinct methods. The Card Gamble presents a straightforward red or black choice on the next drawn card. Correct guesses double your win, with the previous six cards displayed for reference (though each draw is independent).
The Ladder Gamble offers a different risk profile. You attempt to climb a ladder of increasing values with each successful gamble. The risk increases at each step, but so does the potential reward. The Collect Half button provides a middle ground: take half your current win as secured profit and gamble the remaining half.
The gamble limit caps at 1.4 million coins (based on paytable), preventing unlimited doubling. Remember that gambling is unavailable during autoplay mode for responsible gaming reasons.
The bet range from 100 to 200,000 coins accommodates both casual players and high rollers. You control two variables: the number of active paylines (1-10) and the bet per line. Your total stake equals lines multiplied by bet per line, giving precise control over risk level.
A strategic consideration: activating fewer lines increases bet per line for the same total stake, potentially leading to larger individual line wins. However, fewer active lines also mean fewer ways to win. Most experienced players activate all 10 lines to maximize win frequency while adjusting the bet per line to control total stake.
Reel Time Gaming under license delivers authentic Egyptian atmosphere through deep brown stone temple backgrounds with golden hieroglyphic decorations, tall columns flanking the reels, and warm atmospheric lighting. The color palette of gold, blue, green, red, and purple creates the mysterious ancient mood while maintaining excellent symbol visibility.
Symbol design ranges from the intricately detailed Horus and Anubis figures to the stylized Eye of Horus, scarab beetle with spread wings, and double ankh symbols. Even the lower-value A, K, Q, J symbols receive Egyptian-styled metallic treatment rather than generic playing card graphics. The attention to thematic consistency enhances immersion without sacrificing gameplay clarity.
Each payline features a unique color and spatial pattern, ensuring accessibility for colorblind players. Lines are displayed on both left and right sides of the reels, and winning lines light up with their corresponding colors when wins occur. All paylines read left to right across consecutive reels, with only the highest win per line paid out.