Ankh of Anubis (Play’n GO): Overview

We get it—you’re probably wondering why Play’n GO keeps circling back to ancient Egypt. With games such as Book of Dead, Rise of Dead, Legacy of Egypt, Doom of Egypt, and Legacy of Dead, Play’n GO’s catalogue is starting to resemble a mini British Museum, packed with Egyptian-inspired bits and pieces. The theme itself isn’t necessarily the issue; it’s more that many of these releases can start to blur together in almost every way. Luckily, Ankh of Anubis brings a fresh angle that helps it stand apart and adds some welcome variety.

The first clue that this is a different ride is the unusual 3-4-4-4-3 reel format. Paired with the 576 win-all-ways system, it creates a noticeably different feel compared to the more familiar Egyptian slots that stick to the classic 5×3 layout. Looking at the stats, the game is clearly volatile, though not to the same extreme as Book of Dead, for instance. That slightly gentler volatility, together with a default RTP of 96.2%, should—at least in theory—support somewhat longer play sessions. Stakes run from 10 c/p up to €/$100 per spin, and it’s available across all devices, including iOS and Android.

Once you load the game, you may also pick up on its unusual blend of ancient Egyptian motifs with a sci-fi edge. With an enormous planet looming above the horizon and what looks like advanced structures and pyramids in the background, it feels like we’re dealing with an alien civilization. That concept isn’t as wild as it sounds—ideas like the Orion correlation theory have fueled speculation for decades and even sparked talk of ancient astronauts. On the reels, you’ll find J, Q, K, and A card ranks alongside higher-paying symbols like bracelets, king crown’s, scarab beetles, and ankhs. The ankh is the top regular symbol, paying 5 times your stake for a five of a kind hit. Anubis, guardian of the underworld gates, acts as the wild and replaces all standard symbols—landing 5 on a payline awards 10 times your total stake.

Ankh of Anubis (Play’n GO): Features

Ankh of Anubis doesn’t come loaded with endless extras, but the features it does include can be very impactful. In the base game, larger wins can be boosted by the Anubis Wild feature. It triggers at random, adding wilds to the reels, and these can appear 1, 2, 3, or 4 symbols high.

The main attraction is the Free Spins feature, activated when 3 or more pyramid scatter symbols land on the screen—3, 4, or 5 scatters award 10, 15, or 20 spins respectively. The bonus can also be retriggered by landing 3 or more scatters, with no cap. During free spins, collecting 5 Ankh symbols will trigger the Anubis Wilds feature. Once the required number of Ankhs has been collected, wild symbols are added to the reels to help form winning combinations. This effect takes place at the end of the spin. Wins are then calculated and paid out as normal. Ankh collection continues across multiple free spin rounds. The collection meter resets when the feature ends.

Ankh of Anubis (Play’n GO): Verdict

What makes Ankh of Anubis truly notable isn’t just the reel layout, the setting, or even the core gameplay. It’s that, at the time of writing, it stands as the highest potential slot Play’n GO has ever released. The maximum payout reaches 15,000 times the stake . That’s not enormous next to studios like Blueprint Gaming and Big Time Gaming, but it’s a major step up compared to what we typically see from Play’n GO. It’s also worth noting the chance of actually hitting that max win: still very small, of course, but not quite as absurdly remote as it is in many other titles from this provider.

From a gameplay perspective, Ankh of Anubis keeps things clean and easy to follow. With volatility that isn’t overly punishing, it should suit casual players, while the big top-end potential will still attract more serious slot fans. One thing’s certain: Play’n GO has delivered another hit that’s likely to produce plenty of satisfying screenshots and youtube-videos for everyone to enjoy.

If you want more high variance, high potential entertainment from Play’n GO, we recommend checking out the 2020 release Fortunes of Ali Baba, which can deliver wins of over 9,000 times the stake.