Sun of Egypt 3 — Slot Review by 3 Oaks Gaming
Sun of Egypt 3 is a high volatility slot from 3 Oaks Gaming, formerly Booongo, released in March 2022, built on a five-reel, three-row grid with 25 paylines. The third in the Egyptian series, it runs two main bonus routes: a Hold & Win round with five fixed jackpots topped by a 10,000x Royal, and a Free Spins round that strips the low symbols off the reels. RTP is 95.61%, and the maximum win is 10,000x the stake through the top jackpot.
The draw is the Hold & Win. Blazing Sun bonus symbols lock the board and the jackpots sit on them, with mystery symbols and a Super Bonus variant adding to the round. There are no cascading reels or ways-to-win maths — just 25 lines, a Pharaoh wild and the sun symbols that feed the respins. Players who know other 3 Oaks Sun of Egypt titles will recognise the format straight away. The summary below sets out the core numbers before we walk through how each part works.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | 3 Oaks Gaming (formerly Booongo) |
| Release date | March 2022 |
| RTP | 95.61% (some casinos may run a different version) |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | 10,000x the stake (Royal Jackpot) |
| Grid | 5×3 — 25 paylines |
| Min bet | AUD 0.25 |
| Max bet | Up to around AUD 20–55 (casino-dependent) |
| Wild | Pharaoh — substitutes for paying symbols |
| Scatter | Pot of gold — triggers Free Spins |
| Hold & Win | Yes — sticky Sun symbols, 3 respins |
| Free Spins | Yes — 8 spins, low symbols removed |
| Jackpots | Mini, Minor, Major, Grand, Royal |
| Bonus Buy | No |
| Mobile | Full support — iOS and Android (HTML5) |
How to play Sun of Egypt 3
Set your total stake with the bet controls under the reels, from AUD 0.25 upward. All 25 paylines are fixed, so every spin covers the whole board. Press Spin for a single round, or use autoplay to set a run of spins with your own limits.
Wins pay left to right from reel 1, and only the highest win on each line counts, with three or more matching symbols needed for a payout. The Pharaoh is the wild, standing in for the paying symbols, while the Blazing Sun and the pot of gold are the feature symbols to watch. A Turbo option speeds up the spin if you want a quicker pace.
Sun of Egypt 3 rules
The paytable is led by Egyptian character symbols — the goddess and the pharaoh's mask — over a set of card royals. Values below show the shape of the table; exact figures can vary between casino builds, so check the in-game paytable before you play.
Symbols and payouts
| Symbol | Tier | 5 of a kind |
|---|---|---|
| Goddess | High (premium) | Top line payout |
| Pharaoh mask | High | High payout |
| Scarab / Eye | Mid-high | Mid payouts |
| A / K / Q | Mid | Mid royal payouts |
| J / 10 / 9 | Low | Lower royal payouts |
- Wild — Pharaoh: substitutes for the paying symbols to complete lines. It does not replace the scatter or the Sun bonus symbol.
- Scatter — Pot of gold: three or more trigger the Free Spins.
- Blazing Sun — Bonus symbol: six or more anywhere on the reels trigger the Hold & Win round, and each carries a cash value or a jackpot.
Sun of Egypt 3 bonus features
Hold & Win
Landing six or more Blazing Sun symbols starts the Hold & Win. The suns lock in place, every other symbol clears, and you get three respins. Each new sun that lands locks too and resets the counter back to three, so the round keeps going as long as fresh suns keep arriving. Every sun holds a cash value or one of the jackpots, and mystery symbols can reveal into either. A Super Bonus variant of the round replaces the values with higher-value cash symbols for a stronger version of the feature.
Jackpots
Five fixed jackpots sit inside the Hold & Win, landing on the sun symbols:
| Jackpot | Value |
|---|---|
| Mini | 20x the stake |
| Minor | 50x the stake |
| Major | 150x the stake |
| Grand | 2,000x the stake |
| Royal | 10,000x the stake (fill the grid) |
The Royal is awarded for filling all 15 positions with suns, and it is the top prize and the route to the 10,000x maximum win. The others can drop on an individual sun symbol during the round.
Free Spins
Three or more pot-of-gold scatters award 8 free spins. The twist is that all the low-value card royals are removed from the reels for the round, leaving only the higher-paying Egyptian symbols and the wild, which lifts the value of the wins. Landing three scatters again during the round retriggers another 8 spins. The Hold & Win can also trigger inside the Free Spins if enough suns appear, which is where the round's best results come from.
Sun of Egypt 3 on mobile
Sun of Egypt 3 is built in HTML5 and runs in the browser on both iOS and Android, with no separate download or native app required.
- We tested on an iPhone 14 in Safari and a Samsung S23 in Chrome, on standard Australian 4G and home broadband.
- The 5×3 grid holds its layout in portrait, with the bet and spin controls stacked below the reels for one-handed play.
- Every feature works the same on mobile — the sticky suns, the jackpot reveals and the stripped-back Free Spins all play out as on desktop.
- Load times were short on both devices, and the artwork stays sharp on a phone screen through the respin round.
Our take
Sun of Egypt 3 suits players who like a jackpot-driven Hold & Win and can handle high variance. Its strengths are the five-tier jackpot up to a 10,000x Royal, the Super Bonus version of the coin round, and Free Spins that strip the low symbols so the wins that land are worth more.
The limits are worth stating. At 95.61%, the RTP is below the 96% mark of many rivals, so the return is a step lower than average. High volatility means long quiet stretches, the base game leans heavily on reaching the Hold & Win, and there is no bonus buy to shortcut the features. For players who want an Egyptian Hold & Win with a clear jackpot ladder, it holds up; anyone who prizes a higher RTP should weigh that lower return first.
Sun of Egypt 3 screenshots
Sun of Egypt 3 FAQ
Who makes Sun of Egypt 3?
Sun of Egypt 3 is developed by 3 Oaks Gaming, formerly known as Booongo, and was released in March 2022. It is the third title in the Sun of Egypt series.
What is the RTP of Sun of Egypt 3?
The RTP of Sun of Egypt 3 is 95.61%, which is below the 96% mark of many comparable slots. Some casinos run different RTP settings, so check the figure in the game's paytable before you play.
How do you trigger the features in Sun of Egypt 3?
Land six or more Blazing Sun symbols to start the Hold & Win round, or three or more pot-of-gold scatters to start the Free Spins. The Hold & Win can also trigger inside the Free Spins.
Can you buy the bonus in Sun of Egypt 3?
No. Sun of Egypt 3 has no bonus buy. The Hold & Win and the Free Spins can only be reached by landing the required symbols during normal play.
What is the maximum win in Sun of Egypt 3?
The maximum win is 10,000x your stake, awarded as the Royal Jackpot for filling all 15 positions with sun symbols in the Hold & Win round.
Is Sun of Egypt 3 available on mobile?
Yes. The game is HTML5-based and runs in the browser on iOS and Android, with all features working the same as on desktop.
Where can you play Sun of Egypt 3?
Sun of Egypt 3 is available at a range of licensed Australian-facing casinos.
Player reviews of Sun of Egypt 3
- James, Sydney (2026): "Got the Hold and Win with seven suns and it kept resetting to three respins as more locked. Ended on the Major plus a stack of cash suns — around x230 the stake. That round is the whole game."
- Sarah, Melbourne (2026): "High volatility, so the base game is quiet and the bonus is where it all happens. The free spins stripping the low symbols is a nice touch — the wins that land actually mean something."
- Tom, Brisbane (2026): "No bonus buy, so you earn the suns the hard way. RTP at 95.61% is on the low side and you feel it over a session, but the jackpot ladder keeps me chasing the Grand."
- Emma, Perth (2026): "Played on my iPhone at a low stake. Triggered the Hold and Win once and the free spins twice. Average around x70 for the session. Never saw the Royal but a Minor dropped."
- Nick, Adelaide (2026): "The mystery symbols revealing into a jackpot kept one round alive longer than I expected. Got the Super Bonus version once and the cash suns were bigger. Fair for the variance."
- Chloe, Sydney (2026): "Solid Egyptian Hold and Win. Fixed jackpots, not progressive, but the Royal for a full screen is a proper chase. Just watch the RTP, it is a bit under what I usually play."
