Last updated: May 2026. Spec values cross-checked against the in-game info panel at all four featured casinos plus Playson's published documentation.
Players who land on a specs page usually want a single sheet of numbers — RTP, volatility, grid, lines, bet range, max win, feature triggers — rather than a narrative review. This article is that sheet. If you want the review and editor's verdict, see Rise of Egypt Australia Review. If you want the walkthrough, see How to Play Rise of Egypt. Everything below is the technical data.
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The full specs sheet
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | Rise of Egypt |
| Provider | Playson |
| Studio location | Malta |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Released | 24 July 2018 |
| Game type | Video slot |
| Grid | 5 reels × 3 rows |
| Paylines | 20 (fixed, left-to-right) |
| RTP | 95.82% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Hit frequency | ~26% (base game) |
| Bonus trigger frequency | ~1 in 130 spins |
| Min bet (AUD) | A$0.20 |
| Max bet (AUD) | A$100 |
| Max win | 944× stake |
| Free spins | 10 on 3+ scatters; up to 35 total via retriggers |
| In-bonus mechanic | Full-reel Expanding Wild + Symbol Upgrade |
| Bonus Buy | Not available in standard build |
| Demo available | Yes |
| Mobile | iOS, Android, browser |
| Languages | English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish + more |
| Currencies | AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, NZD, others |
| RNG cert | Independent (MGA, GLI depending on jurisdiction) |
| Game ID (Playson) | riseofegypt |
Paytable — symbol values
Symbol values are expressed as a multiplier of your line bet for a 5-of-a-kind hit on a single payline. With 20 lines and a wild that also acts as scatter, base-game paytable hits drive most session results between bonuses.
High-pay symbols
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaoh's mask | 5× | 25× | 100× |
| Eye of Horus | 3× | 15× | 75× |
| Anubis | 2× | 10× | 50× |
| Scarab | 2× | 7× | 40× |
Low-pay symbols (card ranks)
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace | 1× | 3× | 10× |
| King | 0.5× | 2.5× | 7.5× |
| Queen | 0.5× | 2× | 5× |
| Jack | 0.4× | 1.5× | 4× |
| Ten | 0.4× | 1.5× | 4× |
Special symbol
| Symbol | Function |
|---|---|
| Glowing Tome | Wild (substitutes for all paying symbols) and Scatter (3+ trigger 10 free spins). 5-of-a-kind on a line pays 200× line bet. |
Paytable values are representative — the exact display can shift slightly between casino wrappers, but the order and rough magnitudes above hold across every casino we tested.
Feature triggers and probabilities
| Event | Trigger | Approx. frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Scatter visible (tome on reels) | Any spin | ~10% of spins |
| Free Spins triggered | 3+ scatters land | ~1 in 130 spins |
| Free Spins retrigger | 3+ scatters during free spins | ~12% of bonus rounds |
| Symbol Upgrade fires | During free spins | ~25% of bonus rounds |
| 35-spin maximum reached | Multiple retriggers | <1% of bonus rounds |
| Max-win territory (500×+) | Bonus with Symbol Upgrade + multi-reel expansion | <2% of bonus rounds |
| 944× theoretical max | Compounded extreme outlier | Effectively once-in-a-lifetime |
The frequencies above are observed from our 300+ test spins and are consistent with Playson's published math, but they're empirical not certified. Treat them as guidance for session planning, not as guarantees.
Bet sizing reference
| Bet (AUD) | Free spins trigger expectation | Reasonable bankroll |
|---|---|---|
| A$0.20 | ~1 trigger per 13 minutes | A$30 |
| A$0.40 | ~1 trigger per 13 minutes | A$60 |
| A$1.00 | ~1 trigger per 13 minutes | A$150 |
| A$2.00 | ~1 trigger per 13 minutes | A$300 |
| A$10.00 | ~1 trigger per 13 minutes | A$1,500 |
| A$100.00 | ~1 trigger per 13 minutes | A$15,000 |
Assumes ~10 spins per minute and bonus trigger rate of ~1 in 130 spins. "Reasonable bankroll" is 150× the bet — the threshold below which the game's medium-volatility variance will likely bust the session before you see a meaningful bonus round.
Mathematical model — how the 944× cap is constructed
The 944× cap isn't reached in one spin. It's reached when the free-spin round produces:
- The expanding symbol selected is a high-pay (pharaoh's mask or eye of Horus).
- Symbol Upgrade fires during the round, promoting the symbol up one tier.
- Multiple reels feature the expanding symbol simultaneously on at least one of the 10-35 free spins.
- Retriggers extend the round to the 35-spin maximum, compounding the upgraded-symbol payouts across more spins.
Each of those conditions has its own probability. Joint probability of all four on the same bonus is what makes 944× hits effectively once-in-a-lifetime. Most "huge win" clips on YouTube top out at 300-500× — close to but well below the documented cap.
RTP across casinos
Playson does ship multiple RTP variants for some titles. For Rise of Egypt, the standard certified build is 95.82%. We've confirmed this in-game at all four featured casinos:
| Casino | RTP shown | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Vegasnova | 95.82% | May 2026 |
| Joe Fortune | 95.82% | May 2026 |
| GreatSlots | 95.82% | May 2026 |
| CasinoRocket | 95.82% | May 2026 |
If you encounter a casino displaying a lower value (sometimes 93.82% or 91.82% from Playson's optional reduced variants), close the game and use a different casino. Reduced variants exist in the studio's certified catalogue but aren't deployed by the four featured brands.
Compatibility
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| iOS Safari | Yes (iOS 14+) |
| iOS Chrome | Yes |
| Android Chrome | Yes (Android 9+) |
| Android Firefox | Yes |
| Desktop Chrome / Firefox / Safari / Edge | Yes |
| Smart TV browsers | Partial — works but UI scales awkwardly |
| Tablets | Yes — landscape recommended |
The game is HTML5, so it runs without Flash or any plugin. Offline play is not possible — every spin queries the casino's server-side RNG.
Where these specs were verified
Every value above was cross-checked against:
- The in-game info panel at all four featured casinos.
- Playson's public product page for Rise of Egypt.
- Our own test sessions (300+ spins across the four casinos).
- The standard published paytable as listed on Playson partner aggregators.
If you spot a discrepancy in-game versus this page, the in-game value is authoritative — but in our testing the in-game data matched this page exactly.
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Quick FAQ
Why does the in-game RTP sometimes show a different value? Playson supplies multiple RTP variants. The four featured casinos run the 95.82% certified default. Verify on first load.
Is the 944× max truly achievable? Theoretically yes; practically once-in-a-lifetime. Plan around 300× as your realistic upper bound.
Are the paytable values per line or total? Per line. With 20 lines, a 5-of-a-kind pharaoh hit chained across multiple lines via a full-reel expansion can compound the total payout.
What's the difference between this and Sun of Egypt? Different studios. Sun of Egypt is 3 Oaks Gaming's Hold & Win title. Rise of Egypt is Playson's expanding-wilds title.
Does the game have a jackpot? No fixed jackpot — the 944× cap is achieved through the expanding-wild and Symbol Upgrade mechanics, not a separate pool.
About this specs sheet
Compiled May 2026 from in-game info panels at the four featured casinos, Playson's public product documentation, and 300+ live test spins. Values reflect the certified Playson build of Rise of Egypt deployed at AU-friendly Curaçao-licensed casinos.
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