Pyramid Bonanza Slot Machine
Four thousands of years, humanity has been fascinated by the pyramids. While these structures appear all over the world – probably because it’s the easiest way to build something that’s really tall and will last for a very long time without falling over – the pyramids of Ancient Egypt still remain incredibly popular tourism destinations to this day, having stood the test of time better than just about anything else on the planet.
These structures also have a structure that’s perfect for bonus rounds in slot machines, as they allow players to start at a large base and dream of climbing all the way to the point at the top, where the real prizes lie. That’s the concept behind Pyramid Bonanza, a special progressive jackpot bonus round that is attached to some titles in the Lightning Box Games lineup. With multiple prizes on the line and an exciting, tension-building format, this is a feature that every player will be happy to trigger.
A Welcome Surprise
One thing that we have to point out is that Pyramid Bonanza is not a slot machine in and of itself. Instead, it is a feature that can be attached to other games created by Lightning Box, adding the opportunity for players to play for a progressive jackpot in a special round.
Because this isn’t part of a specific game, there’s no key symbol that you’ll need to hit in order to trigger this feature. Instead, it can be activated at the end of any spin, though larger bets will increase your chances of winning more money in the bonus round.
Climb the Ladder
The excitement begins when you see an on-screen message that will alert you to the fact that you’ve managed to randomly activate the jackpot. You’ll start with a cool 3D rendering of an Egyptian pyramid, before you settle in and start on the lowest level of the structure, where there are 13 bricks.
When you choose a brick, a few things can happen. Most of the time, you’ll reveal a number that represents a number of credits that you’ll instantly win. This will also allow you to move up to the next level of the structure. It’s also possible that you’ll reveal an arrow that will move you up to the next level safely, albeit without a prize. Finally, you might reveal a red X, which ends your adventure right away.
Assuming you safely move up, you’ll continue to make picks on each of six layers – each time choosing between fewer bricks, but with generally larger prizes available. It’s worth noting that this is where your bet size matters most, as the more you bet, the more prizes and arrows will be available to you; bet the max, and you’ll never see a red X in this game at all.
Jackpots at the Top
If you manage to make it through all six levels, you’ll get to play a mini-slot machine. The game features only three reels and three symbols, each of which is tied to one of three jackpots of various sizes. You’ll be allowed to spin until you make three-of-a-kind and a win, granting you one of the three rewards. The largest, attached to hitting three golden pyramids, could earn you over $100,000!
The climb to the jackpot is a real thrill, and thematically, we love the idea of moving up layer by layer with always increasing rewards. With large prizes and a great format that rewards players who have bet more in the main slot machine, Pyramid Bonanza is a bonus round that is valuable addition to any Lightning Box game.
