Guardians of the Pyramids (Northern Lights) – Review & Demo Play

Guardians of the Pyramids Slot Information

I’ve put plenty of spins into Guardians of the Pyramids from Northern Lights Gaming. It starts on 5 reels and 3 rows, then the Ultraways mechanic can push it to 10 reels and 6 rows, giving up to 60 million ways to win. Stakes range from 0.20 to 20. The RTP sits at 96.03% with a 29.59% hit frequency. Volatility is high, and the max win reaches 11000x the bet, so bankroll management matters when the game stretches out.

The setting sticks to an ancient Egyptian theme with floating pyramids and a winged guardian. I can play it on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Wins form by landing three or more on adjacent reels from the left. Lows are J, Q, K, A, paying 0.5x to 0.75x for ten. Highs are characters with purple, blue, green, and red backgrounds, paying 0.9x to 1.1x for ten. The mummy is wild, the floating pyramid is scatter, and the scarab acts as a mystery symbol.

Guardians of the Pyramids Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	10	x1.1
	9	x1
	8	x0.9
	7	x0.8
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.4
	10	x1.1
	9	x1
	8	x0.9
	7	x0.8
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.4
	10	x1
	9	x0.9
	8	x0.8
	7	x0.7
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.3
	10	x1
	9	x0.9
	8	x0.8
	7	x0.7
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.3
	10	x0.9
	9	x0.8
	8	x0.7
	7	x0.6
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.2
	10	x0.75
	9	x0.65
	8	x0.55
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	10	x0.75
	9	x0.65
	8	x0.55
	7	x0.5
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	10	x0.5
	9	x0.4
	8	x0.35
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.2
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	10	x0.5
	9	x0.4
	8	x0.35
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.25
	5	x0.2
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	Mystery
	Scatter

Guardians of the Pyramids Slot Features

Wild Mummies can trigger during any spin. Paying symbols may transform into wilds, and those wilds can land as single, double, or quad symbols. This change helps form extra winners without overcomplicating the grid. Mystery Scarab symbols drop in blocks at times; when they hit, all scarabs on screen reveal the same randomly selected paying symbol. They never turn into wilds, yet their uniform change often pulls adjacent reels together and that is handy once extra reel positions appear.

Super Symbol Splitting fires at the end of spins in both base game and bonus. Symbols can split into doubles or quads, ramping the reel heights and the number of ways. With the right sequence, the setup can reach 10 reels by 6 rows, which means up to 60 million ways to win. I’ve seen ordinary screens open up after a split sequence, where a modest connection becomes a pile of payouts because positions count multiple times per reel.

Hit three scatters to launch Guardian Free Spins. You get five spins, and each spin carries a random multiplier up to 10x. Every free spin guarantees a prize, and up to five extra spins can be added during the round. The mix of multipliers with splitting can throw up chunky hits that dwarf the base game. If I fancy skipping the wait, the Bonus Buy costs 49x the bet and takes you straight into the feature for a quick crack at the goods.

Guardians of the Pyramids Slot Conclusion

Guardians of the Pyramids takes a familiar Egyptian setup and gives it teeth through Ultraways, symbol splitting, and on spin transformations. The mystery symbols and wild changes add pace, while the free spins round is where 11000x feels reachable thanks to guaranteed wins and those multipliers. The RTP and hit rate keep it playable for sessions, though the high variance can sting if you chase. When the reels expand, the game wakes up fast, and that is where I’ve seen the best returns.