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Cleopatra slot review: IGT's Egyptian classic, RTP and sequels
IGT's 20-line Egyptian slot machine with 15 free spins at triple wins and a wild that doubles line wins.
Cleopatra is IGT's Egyptian slot machine, a land-based classic that has been listed online since 2012. The online slot game has five reels, three rows and 20 lines, a listed RTP of 95.02% and medium volatility. Its features are simple: a Cleopatra wild that doubles wins it is part of, and 15 free spins from three or more Sphinx scatters with all wins tripled. IGT's own site returned an error, so these figures come from game databases; the in-game information is the final word.
Cleopatra: spec sheet
From the provider's published game sheet.
- Provider
- IGT
- RTP
- 95.02%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 10,000x stake
- Reels
- 5
- Rows
- 3
- Lines
- 20
- Released
- 2012 (online listing date; land-based original is older)
Features
- 15 free spins from 3+ Sphinx scatters with all wins tripled
- Cleopatra wild doubles wins it is part of
- Free spins retrigger
RTP can be set lower by some casinos; the game's own help screen shows the figure that applies. 18+ only.
Free spins and the Cleopatra wild
Three or more Sphinx scatters award 15 free spins, during which all wins are tripled, and the round can retrigger. In the base game Cleopatra acts as the wild and doubles any line win she completes. There is no pick bonus, cascade or multiplier ladder - the appeal of the original is that the rules fit in two sentences.
The 10,000x top award explained
The game's 10,000x top award is commonly described as a multiple of the line bet, not of the total stake, which makes it smaller in practice than a 10,000x total-stake figure on a modern slot. Medium volatility sits between frequent small wins and long dry spells. Check the paytable in your casino's version for exact values.
Cleopatra RTP and stakes in Great Britain
A 95.02% RTP is slightly below many newer slots, meaning in theory about a penny more kept per £1 staked over the long run than a 96% game. Builds can differ, so confirm the figure in the game. Online slot stakes at GB-licensed casinos are capped at £5 per spin, or £2 if you are 18 to 24. The features listed for the original include no bonus buy.
Cleopatra II, Plus, Gold, Megaways and MegaJackpots
IGT has released many sequels: Cleopatra II, Cleopatra Plus, Cleopatra Gold, Cleopatra Megaways and Cleopatra Grand. Searches also turn up MegaJackpots Cleopatra, a jackpot-linked version. Each is a separate game with its own return and rules; the figures here apply to the original only. The jackpot slots page explains how linked jackpots affect a game's return. One casino describes a Cleopatra instant win game too, which is a different product again.
Playing Cleopatra slots online: demo and lobbies
This site has no demo. Licensed casinos may offer a demo mode after age verification, which GB rules require before any play, free or paid; the free slots page explains how it works. Several licensed casinos name IGT among their providers, and one describes the Cleopatra slot in its own lobby text; they appear next to this review. Search the lobby for the title or filter by IGT.
Where bonus spins are offered on Cleopatra, check spin value, expiry and any cap on winnings; GB rules cap wagering on bonus funds at 10x since 19 January 2026. Compare formats in the free spins bonuses guide. 18+ only; the responsible gambling page covers limits and help.
UK-licensed casinos, ranked by our score
Order = score out of 10. Every operator holds a Gambling Commission licence.
| # | Casino | Score | Welcome offer and significant terms | Payments | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place 1 |  Magical VegasRank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited | Score: 8.1 out of 10, very good | 100 bonus spins after a £10 deposit and £10 stake Significant terms Min deposit £10 and £10 stake; Paysafecard excluded; 10x wagering; max win £200; spins on The Goonies Quest for Treasure Jackpot King |
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| Place 2 |  Bella CasinoRank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited | Score: 7.9 out of 10, good | 100 bonus spins on Kong 3 Even Bigger Bonus when you deposit and stake £10 Significant terms New players; min deposit £10 (Paysafecard excluded) and £10 stake on Kong 3 Even Bigger Bonus; 10x wagering; max win £200 |
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| Place 3 |  Pub CasinoL & L Europe Limited | Score: 7.4 out of 10, good | 50 cash spins on Octobeer Fortunes after depositing and wagering £10 Significant terms Deposit and wager £10; activate before depositing; spins £0.20 each, winnings paid as cash, no max cash out; Skrill deposits excluded; spins expire in 48 hours |
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Questions readers ask
What is the RTP of Cleopatra?
Game databases list 95.02% for IGT's original. Check the in-game information at your casino.
How do Cleopatra free spins work?
Three or more Sphinx scatters award 15 free spins with all wins tripled, and the round can retrigger.
What is the top award on Cleopatra?
10,000x, which is commonly described as a multiple of the line bet rather than the total stake.
Is Cleopatra II the same game?
No. Cleopatra II and the other sequels are separate games with their own RTP and features.