Le Pharaoh (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Le Pharaoh - Slot Overview

Hacksaw’s raccoon anti-hero swaps Paris for Giza in Le Pharaoh, a 6x5, 19 payline slot where Sticky Redrops and Rainbow-triggered Golden Riches carry the day. It plays to a medium volatility math model (3/5) with a hit frequency around 29.21%, a max win of 15,000x, and stakes from 0.10 to 100. RTP tops out at 96.18% or 96.21% depending on your bonus pick when scatters land. It’s a confident follow-up to Le Bandit, with extra layers while keeping the coin-and-clover backbone.

Theme & Design in Le Pharaoh

The tone is playful rather than stuffy Egypt. Pyramids and palm trees frame a vibrant scene, and Smokey the raccoon now fronts up in full pharaoh get-up. The cartoon art keeps things light, while the soundtrack leans into Egyptian motifs without getting in the way. Animations on wins and Rainbow reveals give clear feedback when the grid lights up, and the UI remains crisp on mobile. It’s familiar territory, just presented with charm and a touch of mischief.

Game Symbols and Payouts in Le Pharaoh

The paytable splits into 10–A royals and theme highs. Lines of five royals pay about 0.5x to 0.7x, while five-of-a-kind highs land roughly 1.3x to 4x. Wilds sub for all pay symbols and pay 3x for five. FS scatters trigger the Bonus Choice, and Rainbow symbols don’t form wins but are the key to Golden Riches. On balance, line wins keep things ticking, yet the real weight sits with Sticky Redrops marking Golden Squares for later rainbows.

If you prefer granular numbers, the structure mirrors recent Hacksaw releases: modest line pays, then features do the heavy lifting. Scarab, Eye, Ankh, hourglass, and sceptre lead the pack as highs, with scarab the most desirable line hit. In practice, sticky sequences often turn a small three-symbol connect into fuller lines, so the value comes from extension rather than raw symbol pay. It’s a table built to feed the feature engine rather than headline on its own.

Le Pharaoh Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x3
	5	x2
	4	x1.5
	3	x1
	6	x2
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	6	x2
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	6	x1.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x1.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.3
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Wild
	6	x3
	Scatter

Le Pharaoh Free Spins & Bonus Modes

Sticky Redrops make winning symbols hold and place Golden Squares. If a Rainbow is present when the sequence ends, Golden Riches kicks in. Each Golden Square reveals Bronze, Silver, or Gold Coins (0.2x up to 500x), or a Pot of Gold, Green Clover, or Golden Clover. Green Clovers multiply adjacent Coins or Pots by 2x to 20x; Golden Clovers hit all Coins or Pots by 2x to 20x. Pots then collect values top to bottom, left to right, and the cycle can repeat.

Bonus Choice arrives with 3 or 4 scatters. Luck of the Pharaoh gives 10 spins where Golden Squares stay highlighted until the round ends, with +2 or +4 spins for 2 or 3 scatters. Super Luck of the Pharaoh upgrades to 12 spins, better Coin and Pot odds, and guarantees a Clover whenever Golden Riches triggers. It’s the same core loop, just with stronger multipliers and retrigger potential that can stretch a round nicely.

Lost Treasures swaps spins for 3 refilling lives. Non-dead symbols reset lives to 3, while Coins and Pots stick until collected. Stone Tablets add or multiply a random Coin each spin (Add 1x–500x; Multiply 2x–20x). Super Lost Treasures guarantees an Adding Tablet on the first spin and ups the quality of Coins and Pots. Hit 5 scatters in the base and Rainbow over the Pyramids awards 12 spins with a guaranteed Rainbow every spin and Golden Squares staying lit throughout.

Bonus Buy Feature

BonusHunt FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	High
Rainbow FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x60 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	High
You Must Choose…
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	Average
But Choose Wisely
Feature Cost:	x250 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	High

Bonus Buy in Le Pharaoh

There are four buys: Bonushunt Featurespins at 3x (five times higher bonus odds per spin), Rainbow Featurespins at 60x (a Rainbow with a win on each spin), You Must Choose at 100x (direct entry to Luck of the Pharaoh or Lost Treasures), and But Choose Wisely at 250x (pick between the two Super modes). Rainbow over the Pyramids isn’t for sale. Note: Bonus Buy is not available for UK players under UKGC rules.

Betting Volatility and RTP in Le Pharaoh

Bets start at 0.10 and top out at 100, with a medium volatility profile that keeps the base game watchable thanks to a 29.21% hit rate. Sticky Redrops mean small lines can chain into better ones, and when Rainbows land, the Golden Riches cycle can swing a session. The 15,000x cap is a marked step up from Le Bandit and sits well with the broader feature set, especially the Super modes and the Rainbow-only round.

RTP peaks at 96.18% when you lean Luck or Super Luck, and around 96.21% on Lost Treasures paths according to mode choice. FeatureSpins can push figures to about 96.35% on certain buys. Do check operator settings, as some offer lower configurations. In my play, I’ll take the lives mode when bankroll is healthy and flip to Luck for steadier flow. Either way, the ceiling is there, but patience and scatter timing decide how you reach it.

Is Le Pharaoh a Good Game?

For me, Le Pharaoh nails the sequel brief. The core coin-and-clover dance remains, yet the lives-based Lost Treasures and the guaranteed-Rainbow round add fresh ways to get paid. Player choice on 3–4 scatters is a proper nod to agency. The base can feel measured during dry spells, yet Sticky Redrops keep you engaged, and when Rainbows align, the grid bursts into life. It strikes a fair balance for medium volatility.

If you liked Le Bandit, you’ll feel right at home, and the 15,000x cap is a tidy sweetener. I rotate between Super Luck for multiplier pop and Super Lost Treasures when I fancy a swing. Chasing five scatters is a thrill in itself. All told, Le Pharaoh earns its spot in my Hacksaw rotation: varied bonus paths, clear upgrade over the original, and enough headroom to make a session memorable.