Desert Riches Hold’ N’ Link is a new casino slot from Netgame Entertainment in collaboration with Stakelogic, with one of the most common video slot themes, namely ancient Egypt. We’re getting into a temple full of ancient symbols such as the key of life Ankh, and the Eye of Ra. The most valuable symbols aren’t an ancient artifact, though, but the wild symbol depicted by a snake. The best part of this game is the Hold’ N’ Link Bonus feature, where sticky bonus symbols stay on the reels for all respins. We have seen several similar mechanics over the years, like the Hold & Win in Rising Samurai Hold & Win.

Desert Riches Hold ‘N’ Link is a video slot from Netgame Entertainment with 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines. The Min.bet is 0.10 and the Max.bet is 500. Players can expect an RTP of 95.84% in this highly volatile Egyptian adventure. The max win is 4750X the win.

The features in the sandy desert are Wild Symbol and the Hold ‘N’ Link Bonus Game containing a Grand Cashpot of 1000X the bet.

Get ready to get dirty and sweaty, and you probably will end up with some sand in your shoes, too, after a visit to this Egyptian desert temple, but it’s well worth it for anyone taking home the Grand Cashpot. The graphics of this slot present a dim temple with a burning torch on each side of the reels that are framed in by a golden wall. On top of the reels are 3 signs, telling you how much there is in the Mini, Minor and Grand Cashpot (1000X your bet). You also have all the buttons for placing a bet, turning on auto spin, and making each spin go faster if you’re one of those who really want a fast-paced game. The setting is accompanied by mystical adventurous music.

This is a classic 10 paylines slot on a 5x3 grid. To make a win, you’ll need at least 3 of the same connecting symbols on any payline. Wins only pay from left to right, starting from the first reel to the left. You can play this game on any device you prefer desktop, notepad, or mobile.

The lower-paying symbols of the Desert Riches are 9, 10, J, Q, K, and A. Landing 5 of the same of any of those symbols awards the player 10X-12.5X the bet. The more valuable symbols are jeweled lily, omega rune, scarab, eye of Ra, and Ankh. They will pay between 25X-75X for 5 in a row. The game’s Wild Symbol is a fierce snake, paying a whopping 900X the bet if you get 5 on a payline. It substitutes all symbols except the golden Bonus Spheres that take you to the bonus game. Come with us as we tell you all about the features.

What is the max win in the slot Desert Riches Hold ‘N’ Link?

You can win up to 4750X the bet.

What features are available in the slot Desert Riches Hold ‘N’ Link?

The features are Wild Symbol and the Hold ‘N’ Link Bonus Game.

Wild Symbol

A golden snake with the word Wild written over it is the Wild Symbol. It substitutes all symbols except the bonus spheres and it also doubles all wins it is part of.

To activate the Bonus Game, you’ll need to land 6 or more golden Bonus Spheres anywhere on the grid. The bonus spheres are either Cash Spheres with a value of between 0.5X-25X, or Mini and Minor Cashpot Spheres. The Mini and Minor pays 20X and 100X the bet, but only if they're part of a combination that activates the bonus game. When the bonus game starts, you will notice that it’s very similar to bonus games like Hold & Win.

All the bonus spheres you collected in the main game are sticky, staying in their position. The other positions are empty, and it’s now time for you to try to fill them up with bonus spheres. You start with 3 spins and the spin counter is reset to 3 every time you land a new bonus sphere on the grid. Beside for the already mentioned bonus spheres, these can also land on the grid:

Collect Sphere = Collects all visible values on the reels and adds them to its own value.

Payer Sphere = Adds a certain value to all visible symbols except Cashpot Spheres and Last Chance Spheres.

Last Chance Sphere = Activates an extra spin when all spins are finished. This Sphere disappears from the reel after it is activated.  

If you manage to fill all 15 positions with bonus spheres, you’ll be rewarded the Grand Cashpot of 1000X. This win is added to your other wins in the feature.    

Ancient Egypt is definitely not a new concept for casino slots, but Netgame Entertainment has managed to make a cozy environment in this dim temple. There’s a pretty good variation among the symbols, although the bright golden bonus symbols take all the attention. We also like the somewhat scary feeling with slow but still engaging music. The subtle sounds of the reels also help to create a mystic feeling.

Don’t expect to witness anything groundbreaking when you start spinning, though. This is a classic 5x3-reel slot without any innovative features. We know the Hold ‘N’ Link mechanic from before, and it is well-made in Desert Riches. The idea of 3 spins that can retrigger makes it a lot more exciting than, for example, 10 spins that can’t retrigger.

The max win of 4750X is decent but not exceptional, considering this is a highly volatile game. The betting range between 0.10 and 500 is just amazing, letting pretty much all sorts of players take part in this game. We can’t complain about the pretty average-sized RTP of 95.84%, although it could, of course, have been higher. The wild snake is another enjoyable detail, paying up to 900X in the main game.

Desert Riches Hold ‘N’ Link is a classic casino slot set in the Egyptian desert full of golden treasures and a bonus feature with sticky Cash Spheres adding up to big wins.