Charlie Chance and the Curse of Cleopatra Slot Review

Charlie Chance and the Curse of Cleopatra Overview

Charlie Chance and the Curse of Cleopatra is the third instalment in Play'n GO's Charlie Chance series, following Charlie Chance in Hell to Pay and Charlie Chance XreelZ. Released on 30 September 2021, the game places its cartoon protagonist inside an Egyptian tomb on a 6x6 Cluster Pays grid. Wins form when five or more matching symbols connect horizontally or vertically, and Cascading Reels remove winners to drop fresh symbols into play.

What stands out here is the design choice to double the grid size from the original 3x3, shifting the series towards a more feature-dense experience. Medium volatility, a default RTP of 96.25% and a 5,500x max win position the slot as accessible rather than extreme. Bets run from 0.20 to 100, so the range covers casual and mid-stakes players alike.

Symbols and Paytable

Lower-value positions on the grid are filled by four hieroglyph symbols depicting water, feathers, a chick and a hook. Premium symbols include colourful purple and turquoise patterns, a blue cat and a green Eye of Horus. Only the highest-value cluster per group pays, so stacking premiums matters more than scattering low-pays across the grid.

Golden scarab beetles act as the wild, substituting for every symbol except the scatter. Cleopatra herself is the scatter; three or more trigger the Free Spins round. A 2x2 Charlie Mega Symbol can also appear on paired reels, clearing adjacent low-pay symbols before transforming into a wild. I found this mechanic genuinely entertaining, though it triggers infrequently enough that you should not build expectations around it.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	15+	x500
	12+	x100
	10+	x20
	9	x10
	8	x8
	7	x5
	6	x4
	5	x2.5
	15+	x125
	12+	x50
	10+	x10
	9	x5
	8	x4
	7	x2.5
	6	x2
	5	x1.25
	15+	x50
	12+	x25
	10+	x5
	9	x3.5
	8	x2
	7	x1.5
	6	x1
	5	x0.75
	15+	x20
	12+	x10
	10+	x4
	9	x2.5
	8	x1.5
	7	x1
	6	x0.75
	5	x0.5
	15+	x10
	12+	x5
	10+	x2
	9	x1.5
	8	x0.75
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.25
	15+	x7.5
	12+	x3.75
	10+	x1.5
	9	x1
	8	x0.5
	7	x0.4
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.2
	15+	x5
	12+	x2.5
	10+	x1.25
	9	x0.75
	8	x0.4
	7	x0.25
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.15
	15+	x2.5
	12+	x1.25
	10+	x1
	9	x0.5
	8	x0.25
	7	x0.2
	6	x0.15
	5	x0.1
	Special
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features and Free Spins

Six features drive the gameplay. Cascading Reels remove winning clusters and refill positions from above. Every three consecutive cascades raise the Win Multiplier by 1x, capped at 3x in base play. Three random modifiers can fire on any spin: Flying Scarab Wilds drops 5 to 8 wilds onto the grid; Serpent's Trail sends a snake across the reels to transform or remove symbols on non-winning spins; and Cleo's Columns pairs two reels with identical symbol order, setting up larger clusters.

Landing three scatters awards 8 Free Spins, with 4 extra spins per additional scatter. Each scatter during the round adds 1 spin, up to a ceiling of 150. Crucially, the multiplier does not reset between free spins and can climb to 10x. Cleo's Columns is guaranteed active every spin, and both Serpent's Trail and Flying Scarab Wilds can also appear. Compared to the studio's previous work on this series, the bonus round feels busier but the 5,500x cap means the theoretical ceiling sits well below the 20,000x of Charlie Chance XreelZ.

I think the multiplier cap in base play is where the slot shows its limitations. A 3x ceiling keeps regular sessions fairly tame, and the real action concentrates almost entirely in free spins. Players who prefer steady base-game momentum may find the gap between modes a bit frustrating.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win

Default RTP sits at 96.25%, consistent with the earlier Charlie Chance titles. Medium volatility makes sessions more forgiving than high-variance alternatives, though the 5,500x max win is a clear step down from 6,666x in Charlie Chance in Hell to Pay and 20,000x in Charlie Chance XreelZ. Operators can adjust the RTP, so checking the info panel before playing is advisable.

Final Verdict

Charlie Chance and the Curse of Cleopatra succeeds as a feature-rich, mid-volatility cluster slot wrapped in a genuinely charming cartoon aesthetic. Play'n GO's decision to expand the grid to 6x6 and layer in three random modifiers gives each spin more moving parts than the earlier entries. Fans of the series will appreciate the familiar character and the persistent multiplier in free spins.

Where it falls short is max win potential. Dropping from 20,000x to 5,500x across sequels is a trade-off not everyone will accept, particularly players chasing headline payouts. Still, for anyone who values consistent action, a fair RTP and a bonus round with real depth, this is a solid addition to Play'n GO's catalogue and a worthy continuation of the Charlie Chance franchise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do clusters work on the 6x6 grid?

You need five or more matching symbols connected horizontally or vertically to form a winning cluster. Only the highest-value cluster per symbol type pays out.

What triggers the Free Spins round and how many can you get?

Landing 3 scatter symbols awards 8 free spins, plus 4 extra for each additional scatter. During the round, each new scatter adds 1 spin, up to a maximum of 150 free spins total.

How does the Win Multiplier differ between base game and free spins?

In base play, the multiplier increases by 1x every 3 cascades and caps at 3x, resetting with each new paid spin. In free spins, it can reach 10x and does not reset between spins.

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