| Developer | IGT |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2012 (online) |
| Theme | Ancient Egypt |
| Reels x rows | 5x3 |
| Paylines | 20 |
| RTP | 95.02% |
| Volatility | Medium |
Cleopatra is one of the most famous slots ever made. IGT’s Egyptian queen ruled casino floors from 2005, came online in 2012, and is still one of the most played slots in American casinos, online and off. It’s simple by modern standards, but its free spins round, with every win tripled and up to 180 spins, has kept players coming back for two decades.
Cleopatra game details
| Detail | Cleopatra |
|---|---|
| Developer | IGT |
| Released | Land-based 2005; online 2012 |
| Grid | 5×3, 20 paylines |
| RTP | 95.02% (a 95.7% version also exists) |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Free spins | 15, with all wins tripled; retriggers up to 180 |
| Wild | Cleopatra, doubles any win she completes |
How Cleopatra plays
Wins pay on up to 20 paylines across five reels. Cleopatra herself is the wild: she substitutes for every symbol except the Sphinx scatter, and any win she helps complete is doubled. Five Cleopatras on a line pays the game’s top award. The Sphinx scatter pays anywhere on the reels and unlocks the bonus.
Free spins
Three or more Sphinx scatters trigger 15 free spins, and every win during the round is tripled. That includes wins with a Cleopatra wild, so a wild-assisted win in free spins is effectively multiplied by six (the exception is a five-Cleopatra line, which isn’t tripled). Landing three or more Sphinxes during the round adds another 15 spins, up to a maximum of 180 free spins in a single bonus.
RTP and why it’s below modern slots
The standard online version returns 95.02%, a little below the roughly 96% common in online-first slots, and some casinos run a 95.7% version. That’s typical for games adapted from land-based cabinets. Our RTP guide explains what the difference means over time.
Cleopatra and the Egyptian slot boom
Cleopatra is one of the games that made ancient Egypt the most popular theme in slots, alongside Novomatic’s Book of Ra and Play’n GO’s Book of Dead. IGT has since released sequels including Cleopatra II, which adds a rising free spins multiplier.
FAQ
What is the Cleopatra slot RTP?
95.02% for the standard online version, with a 95.7% version at some casinos.
How many free spins can you get on Cleopatra?
15 to start, with retriggers adding 15 more each time, up to 180 in one bonus round.
Does the Cleopatra wild multiply wins?
Yes, she doubles any win she completes, and in free spins that combines with the 3x multiplier.
Cleopatra is a gambling game for adults aged 18 and over, or the legal age where you live. Outcomes are random and no strategy changes the house edge. Only play with money you can afford to lose, and if gambling stops being fun, see our responsible gambling page.
18+ only. Free demos use play money. If you play for real money, set a limit first. Responsible gambling.