The Eye of Horus slot is a 5-reel, 10-payline Egyptian game from Blueprint Gaming with a 96.31% RTP and high volatility. Its whole appeal rests on one symbol: a Horus wild that stretches to fill its reel, both in the base game and during 12 free spins.
Blueprint Gaming made Eye of Horus: 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 paylines.
The Horus wild expands to cover its whole reel and replaces everything except the scatter.
Three or more scatters give 12 free spins with the expanding wild still working.
At 96.31% RTP, the expected cost of staking £20 is about 74p, but high volatility makes sessions swing.
The maximum win isn't in the specifications we rely on, so check the paytable in your app.
Developer
Blueprint Gaming
RTP
96.31%
Volatility
High
Layout
5 reels × 3 rows
Paylines
10 paylines
Eye of Horus slot overview
The game is one of the best-known titles from Blueprint Gaming, the studio based in Newark that is owned by the Merkur Group. Blueprint is also behind Fishin' Frenzy and King Kong Cash, and it licenses the Megaways mechanic for some of its titles.
This is the original version on a fixed 5x3 layout, not the Eye of Horus Megaways follow-up. If you like reel-based games with a single clear feature, it is easy to learn in a few spins.
Eye of Horus specifications
Detail
Eye of Horus
Developer
Blueprint Gaming
RTP
96.31%
Volatility
High
Reels and rows
5 reels × 3 rows
Paylines
10
Wild
Expands to fill its reel; replaces all symbols except the scatter
Bonus
12 free spins from 3+ scatters
Max win
Not stated in the specifications we use: check the paytable
How the features work in Eye of Horus
The expanding Horus wild
Whenever the wild lands, it grows to cover all three positions on its reel. A full reel of wilds sits on every one of the 10 paylines that cross that reel, so it can help several lines at once rather than just one.
The wild stands in for every symbol except the scatter. That means it can complete a line of any paying symbol, but it cannot help you reach the free spins trigger.
The free spins round
Land three or more scatter symbols and you get 12 free spins. The expanding wild stays active in the round, so the same reel-filling behaviour carries over. The game's help screen in your app sets out any further rules for the round, such as how symbols pay during it.
Some write-ups describe extra free-spins mechanics for this game. We only describe what the published specifications confirm, so read the in-game rules for the full detail of the version your casino offers.
On a payline game, wins only count when matching symbols land along one of the fixed lines, usually starting from the leftmost reel. The paytable shows where each line runs. Ten lines is a small number by modern standards, which is part of why the game feels sparse between features.
Compare that with a 243-ways game such as Twin Spin, where any position on adjacent reels can join a win. Fewer lines usually means fewer small hits, and that ties in with the game's high volatility rating.
Eye of Horus RTP: what £20 really buys
A 96.31% RTP leaves a house edge of 3.69%. Using standard game maths, the expected loss on £20 staked is £20 × 3.69% ≈ 74p. That figure is a long-run average, and it doesn't tell you what will happen in one evening.
Eye of Horus on a £20 budget
Stake
Spins your £20 covers
Expected loss
Notes
10p
200
About 74p
Most spins for the money; most chances at the scatters
50p
40
About 74p
A fifth of the spins; bigger swings either way
£1
20
About 74p
Budget can be used up quickly
High volatility changes the experience more than the RTP does. Long runs without a meaningful win are normal, so £20 at £1 a spin can disappear in 20 presses with nothing to show for it. A lower stake doesn't change the edge, but it does give the feature more room to appear.
Think about hourly cost too. If you made 300 spins in an hour at 50p, you would stake £150, and the expected loss would be about £150 × 3.69% ≈ £5.54. Treat that as the price of the entertainment and set your limit before you start.
Playing Eye of Horus on iPhone and Android
Blueprint's games run in HTML5, so Eye of Horus loads inside casino apps and mobile browsers in the same way. A 5x3 layout is compact, and the expanding wild is easy to follow on a small screen because it lights up a whole column.
Whether the game fills the screen in portrait or turns sideways depends on how the casino app frames it. Our portrait mode entry explains the difference.
Install a UK-licensed casino app from the App Store or Google Play and complete age and ID checks.
Set a deposit limit in your account settings before your first deposit.
Search the lobby for Eye of Horus, taking care to pick the original rather than the Megaways version if you want this game.
Open the game's info screen to confirm the RTP and read the free spins rules.
Choose your stake, then press spin for each round.
Keep an eye on the net spend display and stop at your limit.
British players get the same Gambling Commission protections on Eye of Horus as on any other online slot. The main ones are listed below, and the Commission's stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab) gives the full wording.
UK rules that apply to Eye of Horus
Rule
In force from
What it means here
Slot design rules
31 October 2021
At least 2.5 seconds per spin; no turbo, slam-stop or autoplay
The two games share a theme and an expanding wild idea, but they play very differently.
Original vs Megaways
Eye of Horus
Eye of Horus Megaways
RTP
96.31%
95.49% (other versions exist)
Volatility
High
High
Layout
5 reels × 3 rows
6 reels, 2 to 5 symbols each
Ways to win
10 paylines
Up to 15,625
The original has the higher listed RTP of the two, and its fixed lines are simpler to read on a phone. The Megaways version suits players who like a changing reel shape on every spin.
Eye of Horus slot review: pros and cons
Advantages
Simple to learn: one wild, one bonus round.
Expanding wilds cover all 10 lines through their reel.
96.31% RTP is above the higher-volatility Megaways sequel.
Compact 5x3 layout that suits a phone.
Drawbacks
Only 10 paylines, so quiet patches are common.
The wild cannot replace the scatter.
Maximum win isn't in the specifications we use.
Little variety for players who want several features.
More reviews sit in our slot hub, and the Megaways apps list helps if you want the reel-shifting format.
Where to play Eye of Horus with a welcome offer
Our three partner offers are slot offers for new customers aged 18+, terms apply, and none is linked to Eye of Horus itself. Check each casino's lobby to see whether it lists the game.
With PlayOJO, a first deposit of £10 or more brings 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p a spin. There is no wagering, so winnings from the spins arrive as cash. The offer isn't open in Northern Ireland, only works through the designated offer link and can't be combined with another deal.
Coral's casino app gives 100 free spins on selected games once you deposit and bet £10+ on slots, during the offer window of 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027. Spins are worth 10p, need accepting within 48 hours and expire after 7 days; spin winnings carry no wagering. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards don't count.
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These offers are for new customers aged 18+, and terms apply. None of them names Eye of Horus as an eligible game.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Eye of Horus?
The published RTP is 96.31%, giving a house edge of 3.69%. On average, that works out at an expected cost of about 74p for every £20 staked, though high volatility means real sessions can land far from that figure. Casinos may run different RTP versions of some games, so confirm the number in the game's info screen. Our guide on finding a game's RTP in an app shows where to look.
How do you get free spins on Eye of Horus?
You get free spins on Eye of Horus by landing three or more scatter symbols in the base game, which awards 12 free spins. The expanding wild stays active throughout the round. The wild cannot replace a scatter, so it won't help you reach the trigger. The in-game help screen explains any further rules for your version. See our free spins glossary entry for how bonus rounds work generally.
How does the Eye of Horus wild work?
The Eye of Horus wild expands to fill its whole reel whenever it lands. Once expanded, it substitutes for every symbol apart from the scatter, so it can help complete wins on all 10 paylines that pass through that reel. It works in both the base game and the free spins round. For a similar reel-filling wild from another studio, read our Starburst review.
Is Eye of Horus high volatility?
Yes, it is rated high volatility. In practice that means wins arrive less often, so your balance can drop through long runs of losing spins before a feature or a strong line lands. Lowering your stake doesn't change the house edge, but it stretches your budget across more spins. Our volatility explainer compares high, medium and low games.
What is the max win on Eye of Horus?
The maximum win for Eye of Horus isn't included in the specifications we rely on, so we don't quote a figure. The game's paytable inside your casino app shows the top payouts for each symbol and any overall cap for the version you are playing. Whatever the ceiling is, it is rare, and most spins return less than the stake. See our paytable glossary entry for how to read one.
Is Eye of Horus the same as Eye of Horus Megaways?
No, they are separate Blueprint games. The original Eye of Horus uses 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 paylines with a 96.31% RTP, while Eye of Horus Megaways uses 6 reels with 2 to 5 symbols each, up to 15,625 ways and a 95.49% RTP. Both are high volatility. Our Eye of Horus Megaways review covers the newer game in full.
Can I play Eye of Horus for free in a UK app?
Some UK casino apps offer demo play, but you must still pass age verification first, because the Gambling Commission requires it even for free-to-play games. Demo mode uses play credits, so you can learn the expanding wild without staking money. Not every app offers demos, and availability varies by game. Read our guide to demo mode on casino apps and the free-to-play rules.
Who makes Eye of Horus?
Blueprint Gaming makes it: a UK studio founded in 2001 and based in Newark. Blueprint is owned by the Merkur Group, formerly the Gauselmann Group, and is regulated by the Gambling Commission. Its other well-known games include Fishin' Frenzy and King Kong Cash. Find more of its titles on our Blueprint Gaming page.
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