Heart of Cleopatra

Pragmatic Play revisits its favored Egyptian motif with Heart of Cleopatra, weaving their signature Marked Spots mechanic into a tableau of familiar icons. The 7×7 grid is decked in well-known symbols like scarabs and the Eye of Horus, framed by the shadowy contours of an ancient tomb.

The design is sharp and shows off a polished aesthetic, though it doesn’t break new ground in a sea of similar themes, so I can’t say I’m particularly impressed.

Sound-wise, the game does well to match the visuals. The soundtrack and sound effects flow seamlessly into the theme, with each spin and win punctuated by sounds like flickering flames as it was plucked right from the banks of the Nile (or a tomb). As previously stated, the soundscape improves the setting but follows a well-trodden path.

Heart of Cleopatra sets you up on a lavish 7×7 grid, guarded by Horus falcons and decked out in gold. Here, it’s all about clusters: line up five or more matching symbols and you’ve got yourself a win. So good luck plotting where your next cluster might form.

You can place your bets anywhere from $0.20 to $240 per spin. Whether you’re going for the gold or keeping it casual, the game scales to fit your betting style, and this is a nice betting range indeed, as expected from Pragmatic Play.

This slot is a high-volatility affair. Wins might not come with every other spin, but hold tight—when they do, they’re often worth the wait, backed by a competitive RTP of 96.48% and a max win potential of 10,000x your bet. However, if you’re playing Heart of Cleopatra for real money, you should spin carefully.

What keeps each spin interesting are the Tumble and Money Spots features. Wins lead to disappearing symbols and allow new ones to tumble into place and possibly extend your winning streak. The Money Spots can then kick these wins up a notch by applying multipliers that increase with each subsequent cluster win.

The gameplay is built around a Tumbler system instead of traditional reels. I mentioned some of this earlier in my review, but the symbols fall into a 7×7 grid to form clusters of five or more similar symbols either horizontally or vertically. Successful clusters cause the symbols to disappear and prompt new symbols to drop and possibly extend the winning sequence within a single spin.

Key features to watch for include Money Spots and Free Spins, but more on those a bit later.

The symbols themselves are steeped in Egyptian iconography. The highest paying symbols are the Scarab and Falcon symbols:

• Scarab: Clusters pay from 1x your bet for five symbols up to 150x your bet for clusters of 15 or more.
• Falcon: Offers returns starting from 1x your bet for five symbols up to 100x for clusters of 15 or more.
• Other: Symbols like the Green Cat, Purple Cat, Eye of Horus, and various others offer lower but still significant payouts, from 0.40x your bet up to 120x.

In the Heart of Cleopatra slot, the interplay between tumbles, cluster pays, and feature triggers creates a dynamic environment where each drop could lead to a chain of rewarding outcomes. 

Some handy technical features you’ll like:

• Autoplay: Set the game to spin automatically for a chosen number of rounds.
• Quickspin: Speed up the reels to see results faster, perfect for those who prefer a brisker pace.
• Battery Saver Mode: An essential for mobile players, this feature helps conserve battery life.

Heart of Cleopatra keeps it simple and focuses on a few impactful features rather than overwhelming players with an excess of bells and whistles. Here’s a breakdown of each feature:

Tumble Feature

The game starts with the Tumble feature, where winning symbols disappear to allow new ones to drop into their places. This process can lead to a series of wins from just one spin, as new potential combinations form without additional bets.

Money Spots Feature

Whenever you land a win that includes a wild, certain spots in that cluster transform into Money Spots, starting with multipliers of either x1 or x2 if the spot had a wild. These multipliers can increase dramatically; if more clusters form over these spots within the same tumble sequence, the multipliers can double up to a stunning x1045. 

When the tumbling stops, each Money Spot assigns a random cash value that multiplies by its final multiplier value.

Free Spins Bonus

Triggering the Free Spins is simple: land between 3 and 7 scatter symbols to earn 10 to 30 free spins. What makes the Free Spins round so valuable is that any Money Spots you create before it begins stay active, and their multipliers don’t reset. This means the longer the round goes on, especially with retriggered spins, the greater the payout potential from these spots.

Buy Free Spins

For instant gratification, there’s the Buy Free Spins option. By spending 100 times your stake, you can immediately access the Free Spins round. This feature is perfect for those who prefer to cut straight to the chase, though it’s a gamble as there’s no guarantee the payout will cover the cost. And let’s be real, it is a bit pricey.