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Gold of Persia review

Graphics, Sounds, and Animations

This title from Merkur Gaming is themed around the legendary Queen Scheherazade from Middle Eastern folklore. Get ready to venture into the desert, as you hunt for treasures and try to land yourself a win.

The background graphics are quite basic – there are some Middle Eastern temples behind the grid, but no animations. The game grid is the main focus, and it's filled with bright colors, so it really stands out from the dark background. We were a little disappointed with the lack of background music, as it could have been used to really set the tone of the game.

Gameplay

This simple slot works in the exact way you'd expect. There are five reels, three rows, and five fixed paylines, and to trigger a win, you need to land matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right. The prince and queen are the highest-paying symbols, followed by their accessories, like a glittering diamond and a magic lamp.

Wilds, Bonuses, and Free Spins

The queen symbol acts as the Scatter, and if you get three or more, you'll enter the Free Spins round. Depending on how many Scatters you get, you'll receive between 15 and 25 spins. The Free Spins don't come with any special gameplay mechanisms, so they work exactly the same way as the base game.

The prince is the Wild symbol, substituting for all other symbols except the Scatter. One or more Wilds in a winning combination will double the payout.

Once wins have been paid out, you'll have a chance to try to increase your winnings. The Gamble feature gives you the option to try to correctly predict the outcome of a virtual card draw, while the Ladder Gamble feature could see you working your way up a ladder towards an enhanced payout.

Bet Sizes, RTP, and Variance

The theoretical long-term Return to Player (RTP) percentage of this game is 96.10%, which sits slightly above the industry average for slot games (96%). The medium volatility put us off a little, as we generally prefer games with higher volatility, where wins can be bigger (if more spread out).

You can spin on Gold of Persia for between $/€/£0.05 and $/€/£10 per round. Just select your preferred stake amount from the preset options by clicking on the coin icon to the side of the grid. If you get really lucky, you could bag up to 1000x your stake.

Conclusion

Gold of Persia is quite similar to a lot of other Merkur Gaming slots, with the Free Spins round and the Gamble feature being the standout elements. If you're into modern games with Multipliers, Cascades, or Megaways, this slot is probably the opposite of what you're looking for, but for those of you who prefer the more simple things in life, it's a good option. And with the potential to bag as many as 25 Free Spins, there's always a chance to get a nice payout.