Expanding Horus Wilds • 12 Free Games with Symbol Upgrades • 96.31% RTP
When the falcon-headed deity appears, he expands across all 3 positions on the reel. During free games, each Horus upgrades symbols from Eye to Anubis, transforming your wins. This is not a standard wild - it is a game-changing mechanism.
Three golden pyramids trigger 12 free games. But there is more: land 1 Horus during free spins for +1 game, 2 Horus for +3 games, or 3 Horus for +5 additional games. Five pyramids pay 100,000 coins - the highest single symbol payout in the game.
During free games, Horus upgrades symbols in a specific order: double ankh becomes scarab, scarab becomes bird, bird becomes Anubis, Anubis becomes Eye of Horus. This progression creates escalating win potential with each Horus appearance.
Most Egyptian slots use stacked wilds or standard free spins. Eye of Horus by Reel Time Gaming implements a symbol transformation mechanic that I have tested extensively. The key is understanding that Horus does not just substitute - it permanently upgrades symbols during the free games feature.
With 96.31% RTP, this slot sits above industry average. The selectable paylines from 1 to 10 allow bet range flexibility from 100 to 200,000 coins. I recommend playing all 10 lines because the expanding wild mechanism works best with maximum line coverage.
The betting strategy matters here. Unlike fixed payline slots, you control both lines and bet per line. The math works out: landing three Eye of Horus symbols on a single line pays 20,000 coins. With expanding Horus, you can hit multiple paylines simultaneously when he covers reel 2, 3, or 4.
Eye of Horus uses 10 selectable paylines with distinct patterns. Line 1 runs straight across the middle row. Line 4 creates a diagonal from top-left to bottom-right. Line 5 forms a zigzag pattern. Each line has a color code displayed on both screen sides: white for line 1, orange for line 2, purple for line 4.
The critical gameplay element: wins pay left to right on consecutive reels. You need matching symbols starting from reel 1. The highest win on each line gets paid, but wins on different lines add together. When Horus expands on reel 3, it can complete multiple paylines simultaneously if you have matching symbols on reels 1, 2, 4, and 5.
During my testing sessions, the most profitable scenarios occurred when pyramid scatters triggered free games with 8-10 active paylines. The symbol upgrade feature becomes exponentially more valuable with more lines active because each upgrade affects all active patterns.
Based on extended play sessions, Eye of Horus demonstrates medium volatility. The base game delivers regular small to medium wins from the card symbols (A, K, Q, J paying 20,000 for five of a kind). Premium symbols hit less frequently but pay substantially more.
The free games feature triggers approximately every 120-150 spins in my experience, though variance applies. What separates this slot from similar Egyptian themes is the symbol upgrade persistence. Once Horus upgrades ankh to scarab during free games, that scarab remains upgraded for all remaining spins in that bonus round.
Maximum theoretical win comes from filling all 15 positions with Eye of Horus symbols across all 10 paylines during upgraded free games. While statistically rare, the potential exists because of how expanding wilds interact with the 5x3 grid.
The game interface uses draggable buttons that you can reposition on screen. Right-side buttons include refresh, repeat bet, balance view, and menu access. The hand orientation button switches controls between left and right screen edges for one-handed play.
Touch controls allow stopping reels early if your casino enables that feature. Space bar triggers spins on desktop. Keyboard shortcuts include X for max bet, M and C for gamble options, and V for line amount adjustment. Full keyboard accessibility supports users who cannot use mouse or touch controls.
During free games, the top screen displays the symbol upgrade sequence showing which symbols transform next. This visual indicator helps players track upgrade progression without opening the paytable mid-feature.