Pyramid Valley: Power Zones Slot Review

Pyramid Valley: Power Zones Slot RTP, Details & Wager Limits

The Pyramid Valley: Power Zones slot takes place on a 6 reel, 5 row machine that offer 15,625 ways to win. To create a winning combination, land 3 or more matching symbols or wilds on adjoining reels, starting from reel 1.

Stakes here range from 10p to £300 per spin. Click on the coins to the right of the reels then use the + and – buttons to adjust. There’s a standard Quick Spin and Autoplay function.

The Pyramid Valley: Power Zones RTP is 95.36% which is slightly below average. High variance, the maximum win here is 5,000 x stake from a single spin.

Theme – Audio & Design Features – head to the Valley of the Kings

Many games with the ancient Egyptian theme are dripping in bling. The Pyramid Valley: Power Zones slot is a rather more understated affair as far as design goes. Set in the Valley of the Kings, you’ll hear an orchestral score in the background while you spin. It’s a good fit and complements the imagery nicely. It all comes together pretty well.

The regal purple reels are made up of brightly coloured A to 10 royal symbols. Joining them are a collection of Egyptian hieroglyphs that will be instantly recognizable to viewers of the TV quiz show Only Connect.

The most rewarding symbols are the Eye of Horus and the scarab beetle which pay 1 x stake if you land 6 in combination. There’s also a wild that replaces all the standard symbols and a pyramid scatter that can trigger the free spins feature.

You can play Pyramid Valley: Power Zones on smartphones and tablets as well as computers. We preferred the bigger screen versions but the Pyramid Valley: Power Zones mobile slot is perfectly playable.

Pyramid Valley: Power Zones Bonus Features

This ancient adventure comes with some rather unusual gameplay. Power Zones award transforming symbols in both the base game and the feature round. That feature delivers free spins with more Power Zone extras.

Power Zones feature

On any spin, you could see charged symbols edged in flames. Any symbol apart from the wild or scatter can be charged. These charged symbols trigger the Power Zones feature.

A scarab symbol is added to the Power Zone. On the following spin, the scarab shifts to an adjacent position, expanding the size of the Power Zone. The scarab can shift up to 6 times or shuffle off the screen. Landing a charged symbol next to a Power Zone also increases the size of the Power Zone.

If you then land a charged symbol in a Power Zones, all the positions in the Power Zone will transform into the same matching symbol and a payout consideration is made. After the transformation has taken place, the Power Zones are removed the reels revert to their original state.

Scarab Strike feature

Randomly, on any spin, any scarab symbol that lands can split and create 1 or 2 new scarabs. These scarabs start new Power Zones and potentially new trails. This is known as the Scarab Strike feature.

Free Games feature

Landing 3 or more pyramid scatters triggers the Free Games feature. The more scatters, the more free spins initially:

• 3 scatter symbols = 10 free spins
• 4 scatter symbols = 15 free spins
• 5 scatter symbols = 20 free spins
• 6 scatter symbols = 30 free spins

The triggering scatter symbols create Power Zones. 1 of them will be an expanding Power Zone, the other will remain static. Those Power Zones are not removed following a symbol transformation either. You can hit the Scarab Strike feature in the free spins, just like in the base game.

Retriggers are possible too. Land 2 pyramid scatters and you’ll get another 3 free spins. Land 3, 4, 5 or 6 for a full re-trigger and another round of 10, 15, 20 or 30 free spins. You can in theory benefit from unlimited free spins.

Mega Spin feature

When you’ve used up all your standard free spins, you’ll go on to play a single Mega Spin in the Mega Spin feature. All the Power Zone positions will morph into the same matching symbol and a final payout calculation follows.

Pyramid Valley: Power Zones Review Summary – a different Egyptian adventure

The Pyramid Valley: Power Zones slot is the 3^rd Power Zones game from Playtech. The theme here might be very familiar but the gameplay offers something a little different. Compared to the Legend of Hydra slot, it’s quite basic as the other comes with various Hydra features which adds extras to the Power Zones.

In Pyramid Valley, the Power Zones can certainly pep up the action, especially if the scarabs create multiple trails. The free spins feature can be well worth landing too and the Mega Spin is a potentially nice cherry on top. However, it’s not a patch of Stallion Strike which comes with potential 26,900 x stake wins.

Pyramid Valley: Power Zones FAQs

What is the Pyramid Valley: Power Zones RTP?

The Pyramid Valley: Power Zones RTP is 95.36%. Lower than most slots, the variance is high with the bigger wins coming from the Power Zones.

What is the Pyramid Valley: Power Zones max win?

The Pyramid Valley: Power Zones maximum win is 5,000 x your total stake from a single spin. The key to win big is to expand the Power Zone or from the Mega Spin feature.

What are Power Zones?

Look out for charged symbols edged in golden flame. These create a Power Zone which can spread to adjacent positions on subsequent spins. Land a charged symbol in a Power Zone and all the symbols in that zone transform into the same one.

Are there any Pyramid Valley: Power Zones free spins?

Yes, the Free Games feature begins with up to 30 free spins. With unlimited extra free spins to be won, each triggering pyramid turns into a Power Zone. When the feature is over you’ll play a Mega Spin where all the Power Zones morph into the same symbol.