The setting is a long-forgotten pyramid, packed full of treasures but guarded by the Gods of Darkness and Light. Symbols on the reels include a selection of Egyptian hieroglyph-style symbols including snakes, insects, eagles, kings and queens as well as playing card symbols from ace down to 10. The ankh (the cross with the handle) is the wild and substitutes for all other symbols. The imagery is high quality and typical of slots created by NetEnt - no complaints on this score then. What about the features?
The main attraction in Pyramid: Quest for Immortality is the Avalanche feature. Instead of traditional spinning reels, the symbols drop into position - if there is a winning combination, the winning symbols are blasted away to start an avalanche. New symbols fall into place, offering another chance to win. The avalanches keep on coming as long as there is a winning combination on show.
That's not all though - after 3 consecutive avalanches you'll be awarded a multiplier which will go up by 1x after every 3 subsequent avalanche falls. This can reach a maximum of 10x if you really get on a roll and can provide a very healthy boost to your winnings.
If a wild symbol appears at the top of reels 2, 3 or 4 and is part of a winning combination, it will not disappear as part of the avalanche but will remain in place as wild for the subsequent avalanche fall.
Yes, we know there are seemingly endless numbers of ancient Egyptian themed slots. Is there room for another in what is an already crowded genre? The answer is yes. NetEnt has taken a tried and trusted formula and given it an updated twist. The Avalanche feature is a popular one found in Gonzo’s Quest and keeps the action flowing. Throw in the multipliers and wilds and there are plentiful opportunities to magic up a decent haul of coins. I do recommend Pharaoh’s Fortune by IGT though too which is a must if you love your slots and the ancient Egyptian theme.