Majestic Empire Slot Review
Hidden in the depths of a sunken desert stands an old palace buried beneath the sand. Within it lies the lost treasure of the Majestic Empire, sealed by ancient magic. Recover the 4 enchanted relics to break the spell and reveal the long-lost treasure worth up to 10,000x your bet.
Sent by the King himself, a young warrior named Kahil made his way across the dust & ruins until he found the treasure the King sought. When he returned, the Kingdom rejoiced, and Kahil married the Princess, which became a legendary love story whispered across generations.
Majestic Empire is the latest addition to PGSoft’s growing portfolio, joining the likes of Grimm’s Bounty: Hansel & Gretel and Knockout Riches. Set in the beautiful Middle East, Majestic Empire takes us on a cultural experience, bursting with colour and tantalising sound effects.
When we think of the Middle East, we’re reminded of the 1896 fairytale of Sinbad & Ali Baba in One Thousand and One Nights, also referred to as Arabian Nights. Another reference to the Middle East is the tale of Aladdin, which went from book to Disney movie in 1992.
While it’s not the most sought-after theme in the iGaming industry, it does appear in games like Sultan Spins, Conquer Babylon, & Genie’s Arabian Riches, to name a few. When it does rear its head, we’re met with vibrant colours, stunning architecture, and blissful sound effects.
In Majestic Empire, you will find PGSoft’s signature mobile-friendly format, along with a picturesque backdrop and high-quality graphics. Through the mobile-friendly format, the backdrop is more prominent, meaning you’ll benefit from the full effects of the chosen theme, unless, of course, you’re playing on a mobile device.
Join us as we venture into the tranquil atmosphere of PGSoft’s latest adventure…Majestic Empire!
Base Game & Features
Majestic Empire is a highly volatile slot release from PGSoft, featuring 6 reels, 5 rows, and a Scatter Pays mechanic. Winning combinations are evaluated and applied when 8 or more matching symbols land anywhere on the reels, including the additional Sliding Reel.
The two highest-paying symbols are represented by Characters, followed by a Vase, Chalice, Flying Carpet, Money Bag, and K, Q, & J card suits. When a winning combination is revealed, a fixed payout between 0.2x and 10x your bet is awarded, where applicable.
Additionally, Wild symbols, in the form of Elephants, appear on all positions of the additional Sliding Reel, substituting for all symbols except Scatters when completing a winning combination.
Once a winning combination is paid out, each winning symbol is removed from the reels via an Avalanche Feature. This enables new paytable symbols to drop in from above, potentially creating additional winning combinations.
Big Symbols
Any of the paytable symbols can appear in sizes 2×1 and 2×2 when landing on the additional sliding reel or standard matrix, respectively. These symbols will be treated as a single symbol during payout calculations.
When a big symbol is part of a winning combination, instead of leaving the matrix, it will spin through all paytable symbols to reveal a new high or low-paying symbol. Please note that big symbols cannot transform into Wilds or Scatters.
Global Multiplier
At the start of each spin, a Global Multiplier of x1 is active. Each time a winning combination is removed from the reels, the Global Multiplier increases by +x1. This continues until no new winning combinations occur, after which the Global Multiplier resets for the next spin.
Majestic Empire Free Spins
The Free Spins mode is accessible by landing 4 Scatters anywhere in the base game, awarding 10 Free Spins.
Each spin in the Free Spins mode begins with the Global Multiplier at x2. If another winning combination is present after a previous win is removed, the Global Multiplier will increment by +x2.
Finally, landing 3 Scatter symbols awards an additional +5 Free Spins.
Our Honest Verdict
It could just be a coincidence, but both this release and the last seem to take inspiration from classic novels. Unlike Grimm’s Bounty: Hansel & Gretel, Majestic Empire takes us around the world, to a picturesque town in the Middle East, in search of long-lost treasure.
The mobile-friendly format may feel like a curse to some, particularly those who play on desktop, but it gives players a chance to embrace the colourful and quality backdrop that comes with every PGSoft release.
Alternatively, if you’re playing on a mobile device, the matrix takes centre stage, revealing sharper imagery and graphics. It seems that regardless of which device you play on, you’re always getting the best possible outcome.
Without doing your homework, the chosen pay mechanic can be hard to establish, but once you begin spinning, it soon becomes evident which mechanic creates those much-needed winning combinations.
When the Avalanche Feature takes effect, it will leave behind every Big symbol which played a part in a winning combination. Each Big symbol will then reveal a new paytable symbol, in hopes of connecting further wins in the same spin.
The additional Sliding Reel aids in the progression of winning combinations by revealing 1×1 or 2×1 instances, including Wilds. During testing, we found the additional Sliding Reel to conjure up an entire row of Wilds multiple times, resulting in higher payouts.
In addition, each avalanche event enhances the Global Multiplier by +x1 in the base game or +x2 in Free Spins. While the Global Multiplier resets between spins in the base game, it remains persistent throughout the Free Spins mode, making the 10,000x max win potential all the more achievable.
Our only dispute is that triggering the Free Spins mode is far more challenging due to the 4-Scatter requirements. For non-UK players, there are no additional Bonus Buy or Ante Bet options available for purchase, either.
All in all, Majestic Empire has many charming characteristics and traits from PGSoft, in addition to engaging content and a beautiful, cultural theme.
*The images found in this slot review are currently from Demo Play. On average, our reviews are written prior to the initial release date and before real play is available.
