By now, most US slot players who are familiar with the IGT slot Cleopatra will know that a) it is available online but b) US players are blocked from playing it for real money! But not everyone will know that there is a copycat slot called “Cleopatra’s Gold” available at Club USA casino, Slots Oasis, iNetBet, Rushmore, Cherry Red and Bodog that, while not identical, is very similar.
Like IGT’s Cleopatra, Cleo’s Gold has 20 paylines and a bonus round which is triggered by 3 or more scatter symbols in view which awards 15 free spins all wins trebled. It also has a “random jackpot” award which as you can probably guess from the description, is awarded randomly. Even if you are betting the minimum 20cents a spin…although the more you wager the higher the probability of the jackpot.
But is this version as good as IGT’s Cleopatra? Well, in my opinion, no - it’s OK, but the IGT original is a little quicker to spin and the familiarity it breeds, being a direct clone of the land-based slot of the same name, just gives it the edge. Cleopatra’s Gold is a good alternative in light of the fact IGT games are now “banned” for online play in the USA although when they eventuallly come back, I expect slots like Cleopatra, Cleopatra II and the Wolf Run slot will soon take over the mantle again. We’ll have to wait and see I guess…may be years away from now though.
Alongside Cleopatra’s Gold are a load of other equally good, if streaky, slots that form part of the “Real Series” in the casinos listed below. Worth a play IMO.
Play Cleopatra’s Gold at:
Club USA
[Rushmore Casino]
[Slots Oasis]
[Cherry Red]