Kings of Gold

First impressions

Step into a sun-baked scene of ancient Egypt, with golden hues and relics gleaming behind the reels. Kings of Gold wants you to feel like you’re on the edge of discovering a pharaoh’s hidden stash, though it’s not quite a blockbuster-adventure vibe. Everything feels dipped in gold, from the symbols to the background, but after a spin or two the glossy surface starts to feel a bit routine. The soundtrack fits—steady, almost hypnotic with its Middle Eastern notes—but it won't linger in your memory for long. This is an iSoftBet slot from the era when Egypt themes were flooding the market, so don’t expect many surprises.

How it plays

Kings of Gold rolls out across 5 reels and 3 rows, with 25 fixed paylines. The structure is classic—simple to jump into even for new players, but maybe too familiar if you’ve spun more than your share of Egyptian slots. The betting is tight, starting at €0.25 and capping at €25 per spin. This keeps things accessible but won’t draw in big high-rollers. Volatility is cranked toward the higher end, so expect patience to be tested between those bigger win hits, a trait that seasoned players might appreciate. The RTP lands at 95.14%, which is a touch under the industry average. A little less bang for the buck compared to newer releases, but not dramatically so.

Turbo mode is there if you want to pick up the pace, and autoplay can run for up to 1,000 spins if you’re feeling hands-off (with win/loss limits you can set). The slot works just as smoothly on mobile as desktop, which is to be expected from iSoftBet.

A closer look at the features

Wilds come in the form of the Pharaoh symbol, always landing stacked and bringing a nice dose of win potential. These wilds substitute for nearly everything except gold coins or the bonus symbol, so they do some of the heavy lifting to keep a session interesting.

Free spins pop up when you land three bonus pyramid symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5. This gives you 8 spins. The main twist: up to five reels can sync, showing the same symbols across. It creates those moments where the screen lights up and you think something huge might land—though often, wins are modest unless things align just right.

Where Kings of Gold tries to stand out is in its Hold and Win bonus. Land at least five gold coin symbols, and you’ll get three respins. Coins that land stick to the reels, and every fresh coin resets the spin count. The round ends when no new coins stick. It’s the kind of feature that can feel brutal (if you hit nothing extra), or hold you in suspense when the last spin keeps resetting. Occasionally, a golden pharaoh lands and collects all coins’ values, clearing space for more. This is where the bigger win potential lives, but even this doesn’t push into the territory of mega jackpots or life-changing prizes.

Symbols that matter

The paytable covers familiar ground. Royals 10 through Ace fill the lower end (surprise, surprise), and you’ll see them way too often. On the premium side, it’s all about gold and Egyptian icons: treasure chests, scarabs, Bastet statues, and the ankh. The wild pharaoh symbol is your big hitter, with a max of 20x the stake for five. Treasure chests come next, then scarabs, then Bastet and the ankh on the way down. Payouts reflect the slot’s high-volatility style—solid when they land, just not as frequently as those low symbols you’ll see spinning by.

Visually, these top symbols look decent, with bolder colors and more detail than the endless royals. They’re not the most animated or jaw-dropping, but the gold shimmer at least does its best to stand out. The gold coin symbol isn’t flashy, but it’s worth paying attention to—it triggers the hold-and-win respins and also pays out its face value during that bonus round.

Getting started

Setting a bet is straightforward. Move the coin value up or down with simple plus/minus buttons, then hit spin when you’re ready to roll. If you’re after some speed, the lightning bolt toggles turbo spins. For longer sits, the circular arrow above the spin button handles autospins. Want to see the paytable? Tap the “i” symbol in the bottom-left and it all pops up.

As with any high-volatility slot, don’t expect first spins to deliver a boatload of treasure. The session really gets interesting when either free spins or the Hold and Win bonus activate—both can land quickly, but there’s no guarantee. If you want to test strategies or just get a feel for the flow before spending real money, give Kings of Gold demo a whirl or try Kings of Gold free play for a risk-free look.

How it compares

Anyone who’s spent time with Book of Dead or Eye of Horus is going to feel right at home. Kings of Gold borrows heavily from those Egyptian themes, though it doesn’t quite capture the intensity or polish of the best in the genre. Features like synced reels are a small attempt to mix up gameplay, a bit like what you see in NetEnt’s Twin Spin, just paired with more volatility.

Unlike the mega-popular Book series, there aren’t unpredictable expanding symbols in the bonus. There’s also no progressive jackpot—everything’s pretty grounded around the respin and free spins combo. Compared to other iSoftBet slots, it’s middle of the road—easy to play, not especially innovative, but functional for someone who just wants a decent Egyptian slot with respins.

If you like this one...

If the Egyptian setting is what hooks you, there’s an endless supply—Book of Dead and Legacy of Egypt are obvious next stops. For something that leans into hold-and-win bonuses, try Aztec Gold Megaways from iSoftBet for a greater shot at bigger streaks. Or if you want more synced reel action, Twin Spin might be a nice change of pace.

Sticking with iSoftBet? Check out Eye of the Amulet for a more feature-packed journey, or Brave Mongoose for something off the beaten path, still with strong bonus rounds. If straight-ahead, simple Egyptian slots do it for you, Kings of Gold slot fits the bill.