Slot guide
Pharaoh's Fortune slot: IGT's stone-block free spins explained
IGT's land-based Egyptian classic brought online: 15 lines, a pick-and-reveal free spins round and a Bangles soundtrack.
Pharaoh's Fortune is an IGT slot that started life on casino floors and was released online on 10 August 2006. The Pharaoh's Fortune slot runs on five reels and three rows with 15 paylines, rises to 20 paylines in free spins, and is rated medium volatility with a published RTP of 96.52% and a top win of 10,000x the stake. Its best-known detail is not a number at all: the soundtrack is based on Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles.
Pharaoh's Fortune: spec sheet
From the provider's published game sheet.
- Provider
- IGT
- RTP
- 96.52%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 10,000x stake
- Reels
- 5
- Rows
- 3
- Lines
- 15
- Min bet
- £0.15
- Released
- 10 August 2006
Features
- 15 paylines in the base game, 20 paylines in free spins
- Free spins start at 3 spins with a 1x multiplier; pick stone blocks to add spins and raise the multiplier
- Up to 25 free spins with a 6x multiplier from the picks
- Free spins can be retriggered
- Soundtrack based on Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles
RTP can be set lower by some casinos; the game's own help screen shows the figure that applies. 18+ only.
A land-based classic on five reels
The base game is deliberately plain. There are no cascading reels or growing grids, just 15 fixed lines, Egyptian symbols and a scatter that opens the bonus. That simplicity is part of the appeal for players who remember the cabinet version, and it means the game's character sits almost entirely in its free spins. The minimum stake is £0.15 a spin. The ceiling is set by law rather than by IGT: in Great Britain an online slot spin cannot exceed £5, or £2 for players aged 18 to 24 since 21 May 2025, as the slot stake limits guide explains.
The name causes some confusion in lobbies. This page covers the original IGT game only. Pharaoh's Last Wish from Relax Gaming, Pharaoh's Gold and Le Pharaoh are separate titles from other studios, with their own rules and returns.
How the stone-block picks build the bonus
The free spins round opens with a modest starting point: 3 spins at a 1x multiplier. Before the reels turn, you pick from a wall of stone blocks. The blocks add spins and raise the multiplier, and the picks can build the round up to 25 free spins with a 6x multiplier. During the round the game switches to 20 paylines, and free spins can be retriggered.
Because the picks decide both the length of the round and the multiplier, two bonus rounds can be worth very different amounts. That spread fits its medium volatility rating: quiet stretches in the base game are normal, and the payout depends heavily on how the picks fall.
Which RTP figure applies to Pharaoh's Fortune
The published return is 96.52%, but at least one game database lists 94.78%. Casinos can be supplied with more than one build of the same game, so the figure that applies to you is the one shown in the game's help or information screen at your casino. RTP is a long-run average across a very large number of spins and says nothing about any single session. The RTP explained guide covers how to read it.
Trying the picks before staking: the Pharaoh's Fortune demo
Nothing on this page is playable. Free-play versions of IGT titles appear on the provider's own website, and a licensed casino may list a Pharaoh's Fortune demo in its lobby. Since May 2019, GB operators must check age and identity before any play, free-play included, so that demo only opens once an account is verified. The stone-block picks and multipliers work exactly as they do in the paid game, which makes free play a sensible way to see how uneven the bonus can be.
IGT appears in the provider lists of the casinos shown beside this page, though only each lobby can confirm that this particular title is live. The online slots section has other games. 18+ only; the responsible gambling page sets out limits, time-outs and where to get 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 |  Virgin GamesGamesys Operations Limited | Score: 8.3 out of 10, very good | 100 bonus spins on Game of Thrones after a £10 slots wager Significant terms Opt in; deposit and wager £10 on slots; 30-day expiry; 10p spins on Game of Thrones; no wagering on free-spin winnings; live casino wagering does not count |
| Visit Virgin Games (opens the operator site in a new tab)Read the review: Virgin Games |
| Place 2 |  Double Bubble BingoGamesys Operations Limited | Score: 8.2 out of 10, very good | Choice: £25 free bingo or 30 bonus spins on Double Bubble Cash Wall after a £10 deposit and £10 wager Significant terms Min £10 deposit and £10 wager; 30-day expiry from deposit; spins on Double Bubble Cash Wall at 1p x 10 lines; bingo ticket value based on £1 tickets; sports, bingo and live casino wagering do not count for spins |
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| Place 3 |  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 |
| Visit Magical Vegas (opens the operator site in a new tab)Read the review: Magical Vegas |
| Place 4 |  CasumoRecro Limited | Score: 6.2 out of 10, fair | No welcome offer listed in the terms we read. |
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Questions readers ask
How many free spins can Pharaoh's Fortune give?
The round starts at 3 spins with a 1x multiplier. Picks from the stone blocks can raise that to as many as 25 free spins with a 6x multiplier, and the round can be retriggered.
Why does Pharaoh's Fortune show two RTP figures?
The published figure is 96.52%, while one database lists 94.78%. Casinos may run different builds, so check the game's information screen at your casino.
Does Pharaoh's Last Wish use the same rules?
No. Pharaoh's Fortune is the original IGT game. Pharaoh's Last Wish is a Relax Gaming title, and Pharaoh's Gold and Le Pharaoh are also separate games.
What song plays in Pharaoh's Fortune?
The soundtrack is based on Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles, carried over from the land-based cabinet.