Hacksaw Gaming, Ancient Egypt Slot
Play Le Pharaoh Slot
A 6-reel Egyptian slot with a 15,000x ceiling and a bonus-choice free spins round you pick yourself.
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- Reel setup
- 6 reels x 5 rows
- Theoretical RTP
- 96.18%
- Top win
- 15000x
- Volatility level
- medium
- Win lines
- 19 paylines
Can you play Le Pharaoh in Canada right now?
Yes. Le Pharaoh is available at Canadian-facing online casinos in both free demo and real-money form, with mobile browser play supported.
- Max win is capped at 15,000x your stake, per Hacksaw's own build data.
- RTP varies by configuration, so check the number listed at your chosen casino before you deposit.
- No account or age verification is needed to try the demo version.
Le Pharaoh at a Glance
| Provider | Hacksaw Gaming |
|---|---|
| Reels | 2 |
| Paylines | 19 paylines |
| Volatility | medium |
| RTP | 96.18% |
| Max win | 15000x |
| Bet range | 0.2 – 100 |
| Released | September 26, 2024 |
How Le Pharaoh Plays
Le Pharaoh runs on 6 reels and 5 rows with 19 fixed paylines, and it resolves left to right rather than through cluster or tumble mechanics. Land three or more matching symbols across consecutive reels starting from the left and the game pays out on that line, the same basic logic used across most Hacksaw releases.
What sets the base game apart is Sticky Re-Drops. When a line win lands, the winning symbols lock in place and the remaining reels respin, giving you a chance to extend that win into a bigger one without spinning again from scratch. It turns an ordinary hit into a short chain of extra chances rather than a single flat payout.
The paytable runs from card symbols at the low end (10 through A) up to Egyptian-themed icons like the Hourglass, Crook and Flail, Eye of Horus, Ankh, and Scarab. Wild sits at the top of the regular symbol ladder and substitutes for any of these to complete lines. FS symbols act as scatters and open the bonus round, while Rainbow symbols are the entry point into the separate Golden Riches feature.
Medium volatility means the base game leans toward a mix of small-to-moderate wins with occasional larger sticky-redrop chains, rather than long dry stretches or constant tiny hits. Sessions tend to feel steadier than a high-volatility slot, though the real payoff comes once the bonus round is triggered.
How Volatile Is Le Pharaoh?
Reported as medium volatility, meaning wins land often enough to keep a session moving without long silent stretches, but the biggest payouts still depend on the bonus round rather than the base game alone. Set your bet size with that balance in mind rather than expecting either constant small hits or rare massive swings.
The Bonus Choice Free Spins Explained
Land 3 scatter symbols and you get to pick between two bonus modes: Luck of the Pharaoh or Lost Treasures. Land 4 scatters instead and you unlock the Super versions of the same two modes, which start with stronger conditions. A separate 5-scatter path is reported to lead into Rainbow Over the Pyramids, treated as a distinct feature rather than a third bonus-choice option. Whichever mode you pick, spins are awarded and play out with the feature-specific mechanics attached to that mode, so the choice you make when the round triggers matters more here than in most slots that hand you a single fixed bonus.
How to Start Playing Le Pharaoh
- Open the demo version at a Canadian-facing casino site or the studio's game page to try Le Pharaoh with no account needed.
- Check the RTP percentage listed for that specific casino build, since the game ships in more than one configuration.
- Set your bet between the minimum and maximum stake shown on the reels, keeping medium volatility in mind when picking bet size.
- Register and deposit at a licensed operator only if you decide to move from demo play to real-money spins.
- Watch for the FS scatter symbols during play, since landing 3 or 4 opens the Bonus Choice menu that decides your free-spins mode.
Terms Used on This Page
Sticky Re-Drops
A base-game feature that locks winning symbols in place and respins the rest of the reels to try to extend the win.
Bonus Choice
The menu shown after landing 3 or 4 FS scatters, letting the player pick between two free-spins modes (or their Super versions).
Golden Riches
A separate feature tied to Rainbow symbols, reported to involve multiplier mechanics.
Rainbow Over the Pyramids
An additional bonus path reported to trigger on 5 scatter symbols, distinct from the standard 3/4-scatter Bonus Choice.
Bonus Buy
An option to pay a fee to trigger a bonus feature directly; available in Le Pharaoh, though exact costs vary by source.
Release Background
- Release window: Sources conflict between September 2024 and January 2025; Hacksaw's own site does not list an exact date.
Strengths and Drawbacks
- Feature stack (Sticky Re-Drops, Bonus Choice, Super modes, Golden Riches) gives more decisions than a typical single-bonus slot.
- Base game can feel light on payouts between bonus triggers.
- Medium volatility suits players who want steadier sessions without long dry spells.
- Published max win and RTP figures vary across sources, so the version at your casino may differ from what you read elsewhere.
- Demo mode is freely available, so you can test the mechanics before wagering.
- Exact bonus buy cost is not consistently documented, making it harder to plan that option ahead of time.
Common Questions About Playing Le Pharaoh
What decides whether I get the standard or Super bonus mode?
The number of FS scatters you land: 3 opens the standard Bonus Choice menu, while 4 opens the Super versions of the same two modes.
Does Sticky Re-Drops work during free spins as well as the base game?
Available sources describe it primarily as a base-game mechanic; the material at hand does not confirm whether it carries into every bonus mode.
Is the bonus buy price the same across every casino?
No firm figure is confirmed across sources, so treat bonus buy cost as something to check at your specific casino before using it.
Why do RTP figures differ between review sites?
Le Pharaoh ships in more than one configuration, with reported RTPs of 96.18%, 94.33%, 92.26%, and 88.24% depending on the build an operator selects.