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| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Reels | 6 |
| Rows | 5 |
| Paylines | Scatter Pays |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.20 - 100 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 5,000x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 96.50% |
| Our Rating | 6.5 |
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Game Overview
Change the theme of an award-winning slot, give it a new name, and voila, you have Saray Ruyasi, a slot that is identical in every way to Gates of Olympus. Admittedly, I can see the reasoning behind why Pragmatic Play would do this as after a bit of digging, I learned Saray Ruyasi is the Somalian word for ‘Highness’, and as I also regularly write iGaming news posts, I already knew the popular slots developer has been expanding across African iGaming markets for several years. Thus, logic tells me Saray Ruyasi has been developed (cloned) to appeal to those markets, and besides, this is not the first time Pragmatic has done this, as you’ll see in our Rujak Bonanza (Sweet Bonanza) slot review. At least those of you familiar with Gates of Olympus will know what to expect, and that is a 6-reel, 5-row, high variance scatter pays slot with a max win of 5,000x the stake and a 96.50% RTP.
As mentioned, everything about this slot is identical to GOO, from the core mechanics, RTP, max win, and bonus features, aside from the aesthetics (theme, background, and symbols). Still, if you’re going to clone a slot, you’d certainly pick one that’s proved previously successful to the point of winning esteemed iGaming awards, such as the Game of the Year at the 2021 EGR Operator Awards. Saray Ruyasi utilises the same cascading reels and scatter pays mechanics alongside random multiplier symbols that can boost wins by up to 500x. Those features again combine in a free spins bonus game, although this time, there’s a global multiplier in play that does not reset between spins.
If you’d like to test this game and play an all-time classic with a different theme, just fire up our Saray Ruyasi slot demo. It’s free to play below.
Saray Ruyasi Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols
Forgive my ignorance if there are some, but I don’t think I’ve ever come across slot games themed on Somalian royalty before. There are plenty of slots with a broader African theme, some of which have gained legendary status in the online casino world. Jackpot hunters among you will know all about Mega Moolah, an African Savannah-themed slot that is one of the most iconic progressive jackpot games ever created. That title has spawned countless follow-ups, including superb recent releases such as Mega Moolah Megaways and Book of Mega Moolah. Other slots with a similar theme include Hacksaw Gaming’s Mighty Masks and Pragmatic’s African Elephant, both top-notch titles to enjoy. As for today’s highly unique title, let’s jump into the paytable to see what surprises it has in store.
As always, I’ll start with the highest-paying regular symbol, which, on this occasion, is a Somalian Temple with a top payout of 100x when it lands 12 or more times anywhere on the reels. The Chest is next up, and for 12+ symbols, you’ll receive 50x the stake, with the Sitar following rewarding 30x, and finally, for the premiums, we have a Dove, which will pay 24x when at least a dozen land. Moving to the lower pays, the Tea Cup could bring rewards of up to 20x, the Red Shoes are worth as much as 16x, a 12+ combination of the Staff symbol will pay 10x, and last but not least, we have the Hijab and Medalion, which award up to 8x and 4x, respectively.
The betting range on Saray Ruyasi is identical to what is offered on Gates of Olympus, and it’s countless clones, so that means standard minimum and maximum bets of €0.20 and €100.00 per spin. As always, Pragmatic Play offers a substantial number of betting increments between those amounts.
Saray Ruyasi Slot Base Game
The action takes place across a 6×5 grid layout that fills up with 30 symbols on every spin. If eight or more of the same type land in any position, you win a payout according to the slot’s paytable.
Tumbling Reels
After every win, Pramgatic’s Tumbling Reels mechanic will kick into action by removing all winning symbols to create space for new symbols to tumble into them, providing further opportunities for additional wins. This process repeats over and over until no new winning combos are created.
Multiplier Wilds
Adding more potential to the scatter pays/tumbling reels combo are multiplier symbols with values of between 2x and 500x that can randomly appear on the reels during any spin. More than one of these can hit the reels simultaneously; if they do, they are added together before applying to the spin’s total win.
Ante Bet
To the left of the reels, you’ll notice an ante bet feature, and if you choose to activate it, you’ll pay 25% on top of your spin bet in return for spins with a higher chance of triggering the bonus.
Saray Ruyasi Slot Bonus Features
The base game will provide plenty of ups and downs due to the high volatility of this slot, but in many cases, it will all prove worth it when four or more scatter symbols land to trigger the bonus feature. While landing additional scatters on top of those required to activate the free spins bonus will not bring you extra spins, you will get a payout. Three scatters award 3x, four deliver 5x, and six in view pay the slot’s biggest symbol payout of 100x the stake.
Free Spins
The holy trinity of the tumbling reels, scatter pays mechanic, and multipliers combine once again for an exciting free spins bonus. You’re initially given 15 free spins but will receive an extra 5 each time three or more scatter symbols hit the reels – something you can do an unlimited number of times as there is no cap on how many free spins you can trigger. The biggest selling point of this free spins bonus is a global multiplier that does not reset between spins and increases each time a multiplier wild lands on the reels.
Bonus Buy
If the feature buy option is active in your jurisdiction, you can hit the bonus buy button and access the free spins round instantly at the cost of 100x the current bet.
Pros
- It's a clone of an award-winning slot game.
- Highly volatile but has plenty of winning potential.
Cons
- It’s Gates of Olympus but has a different theme and name.
Saray Ruyasi Slot Review Final Thoughts
Due to the success of Sweet Bonanza and Gates of Olympus 1000, we're now seeing individual markets targeted with these styles of games featuring specific themes that really resonate with players. That's precisely what Suray Ruyasi is, so if you're located within the target area, this is undoubtedly a version of it you will enjoy.
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