Gold Of Ra by GameArt
How to Play Gold of Ra by GameArt
Gold of Ra is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot developed by GameArt, themed around Ancient Egypt and the Sun God Ra. GameArt is an internationally licensed game studio whose content is certified for fairness by independent testing laboratories. The slot runs on 25 fixed paylines — all lines are permanently active and cannot be reduced. Wins are paid left to right on any active payline from the leftmost reel. The RTP is 96% and volatility is medium, meaning the game delivers wins at a moderate pace with moderate prize sizes — neither as frequent as low-volatility slots nor as dry as high-volatility titles. Minimum bet is R0.25 per spin, maximum R100. To play, set your line bet using the Bet Per Line control (from R0.01 to R1.00 per line), then press Spin or activate Autoplay for a pre-set number of uninterrupted spins.
The unique mechanic that distinguishes Gold of Ra from standard Egyptian slots is its dynamic Wild system. There is no fixed permanent Wild symbol in the base game. Instead, when the Golden Chest Scatter triggers the Free Spins feature, the open chest randomly selects up to 3 symbols from the paytable — those selected symbols then turn gold and act as Wilds for the entire duration of the Free Spins round, substituting for all other symbols except the Scatter. Landing 3, 4 or 5 Treasure Chest Scatters anywhere on the reels triggers the Chamber of Ra bonus — awarding 5, 7 or 10 Free Spins respectively. The Scatter also pays a coin prize on its own regardless of position: 5 Scatters pay up to 1,250 coins. Free Spins retrigger if 3 or more Chests land again during the bonus round. After any winning base-game spin, an optional Gamble feature appears — guess the colour of a face-down card to double your win; a wrong guess voids the entire amount.
Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
Developer | GameArt |
RTP | 96% |
Volatility | Medium |
Reels / Rows / Paylines | 5 × 3 / 25 fixed |
Minimum bet | R0.25 per spin |
Maximum bet | R100 per spin |
Wild symbol | Dynamic — selected symbols turn gold during Free Spins |
Scatter symbol | Golden Treasure Chest (any position) |
Free Spins trigger | 3 / 4 / 5 Scatters = 5 / 7 / 10 Free Spins |
Wild count during Free Spins | Up to 3 symbols converted to Wilds |
Free Spins retrigger | Yes — 3+ Scatters during bonus |
Scatter pays | Up to 1,250 coins for 5 Scatters |
Gamble feature | Guess card colour — correct = x2 win |
Maximum win | 1,250 × bet (5 Scatters) |
Progressive jackpot | No |
Symbol paytable — payouts per payline (5 / 4 / 3 of a kind):
Symbol | Type | Max payout (5 of a kind) |
|---|---|---|
Pharaoh's Mask | High | up to 1,000 coins |
Eagle God (Horus) | High | up to 1,000 coins |
Eye of Horus | High | up to 1,000 coins |
Scarab Beetle | High | up to 1,000 coins |
Ace / King | Low | up to 150 coins |
Queen / Jack | Low | up to 150 coins |
Treasure Chest | Scatter | up to 1,250 coins |
Responsible gambling notice: Gold of Ra is a game of chance. All outcomes are produced by a certified Random Number Generator and cannot be predicted or influenced. Set a budget before every session and use deposit limits, time limits and self-exclusion tools available on all regulated platforms.
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FAQ
How does the dynamic Wild system work in Gold of Ra?
Unlike most slots that have a dedicated permanent Wild symbol, Gold of Ra assigns its Wilds during the Free Spins feature only. When 3 or more Treasure Chest Scatters trigger the Chamber of Ra bonus, the chest opens and randomly selects up to 3 symbols from the standard paytable. Those symbols transform into gold versions and act as Wilds for every spin of the entire Free Spins round — substituting for all symbols except the Scatter. The more symbols selected as Wilds, the greater the win potential, since multiple different icons can simultaneously complete payline combinations.
What is the difference between 3, 4 and 5 Scatters when triggering Free Spins?
Landing 3 Treasure Chest Scatters awards 5 Free Spins, 4 Scatters awards 7 Free Spins, and 5 Scatters awards the maximum of 10 Free Spins. In all three cases the dynamic Wild selection mechanic applies — up to 3 symbols are randomly chosen to turn gold. Additionally, the Scatter symbol itself pays a coin prize regardless of paylines: 5 Scatters anywhere on the reels pays up to 1,250 coins on top of the Free Spins award.
Can the Free Spins feature retrigger and is there a cap?
Yes. If 3 or more Treasure Chest Scatters appear during the Free Spins round, the feature retriggers and additional spins are added according to the same 3/4/5 Scatter scale. No stated cap on retriggers is published in the GameArt game rules — retriggers continue as long as qualifying Scatters land during the bonus round.
Is the Gamble feature safe to use and how does it work?
The Gamble feature is entirely optional — it appears as a button after any winning base-game spin and can be ignored by pressing Collect instead. If activated, you guess whether a face-down card is red or black. A correct guess doubles your current win; a wrong guess voids the entire winning amount from that spin, including any free spins or bonus payouts that may have contributed to it. The Gamble feature cannot be used during the Free Spins round.
Is Gold of Ra available in demo mode?
Yes. Most licensed South African platforms and international casino sites hosting GameArt content offer a free demo version of Gold of Ra, accessible without registration or deposit. Demo mode uses virtual credits — no real winnings are generated or withdrawable. All mechanics including the dynamic Wild selection, Free Spins retrigger and Gamble feature function identically to the real-money version. Always verify that your chosen casino holds a valid licence recognised in South Africa before depositing real funds.
