Desert Cats Slot Machine

Desert Cats is a seven-reel, four-row slot machine created by WMS. It is played on 50 fixed paylines, meaning we cannot toggle them on or off to adjust our bet. Available special features include a two-reel Wild reel, a free spins round and several fixed jackpots.

This studio has produced many gorgeous games, but this one takes the cake. A great deal of that is owed to the beautiful background image. Beneath the reels, we see sprawling dunes stretching out as far as the eye can see. In the distance, we see a massive moon and a pyramid. A beam of light is shooting from the top of the pyramid into the sky, sending the pharaoh's soul to join the stars.

Available symbol designs are a mix of playing card royals and various Egypt-themed icons. We would have liked to see a bit more effort go into stylising the letters and numbers, as they look visibly out of place. Unique symbols are an ankh, a stone tablet, a sarcophagus head, a cat statue, a golden cat and a queen. The highest value icons are the golden cat and queen symbols.

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While the above is an impressive reward, it is minor compared to this release's top prize, which is 2,000x your total stake. That said, the only way to score this jackpot is to trigger the Mega Jackpot using Desert Cats' special features. The RTP for this title is 95.79%, just slightly under the current slot average.

Players can bet between €0.50 and €100 on each spin, provided your budget can handle it. Use the plus and minus keys to adjust your wager, until you find a suitable bet. From there, we can either spin the reels manually, or use the Auto Play function to do it for us.

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WMS makes great use of this slot's large playing field by guaranteeing a Wild reel that covers two reels. In this reel, we see two 2x2 golden cat Wilds appear on the board. They will usually appear with blue crystals, but you will occasionally see red diamonds in some positions instead. You need at least six red gems in order to win one of the available fixed jackpot prizes. The number of gems and the prizes they award are as follows.

• Six red gems award the minor jackpot, worth 10x

• Seven red gems award the medium jackpot, worth 40x

• Eight red gems award the major jackpot, worth 80x

• Nine red gems award the super jackpot, worth 600x

• Ten red gems award the mega jackpot, worth 2,000x

Find three, four or five Scatters simultaneously in order to unlock five, fifteen or fifty free spins respectively. Four or five Scatters will also grant a cash prize, on top of awarding a free spins round. During free spins, there will be two sets of two adjacent reels that are filled with 2x2 Wilds instead of just one. Punters can also earn additional free spins by finding extra Scatters. Three more Scatters during this bonus awards five extra free spins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Desert Cats slots?

Desert Cats by WMS has an RTP of 95.79%, which is just slightly under the current slot average. As a general rule higher RTPs are better, but Desert Cats is only marginally below average, and the game's rewarding fixed jackpot structure - reaching up to 2,000x for the Mega Jackpot - compensates well. Players should note that the jackpots are only accessible during standard gameplay, not free spins.

Can I play Desert Cats slots for real money?

Yes, Desert Cats is available to play for real money at WMS-powered online casinos. Stakes range from €0.50 to €100 per spin across 50 fixed paylines. The Desert Cats real money slots game includes the guaranteed Wild reel with all five fixed jackpot tiers, up to 50 free spins with a doubled Wild reel and the Auto Play function.

Can you win the fixed jackpots during free spins in Desert Cats?

No, the fixed jackpots in Desert Cats can only be won during standard base game play. During free spins, Wild symbols appear without any red diamond gems present, meaning the gem-counting jackpot mechanic is inactive. This is an important distinction for players chasing the Mega Jackpot - only base game spins count.

What is the biggest reward you can win outside of special features in Desert Cats?

The biggest prize achievable from standard symbol wins in Desert Cats is a seven-of-a-kind combination of golden cat Wild or queen icons, which results in a 200x payout. The game's seven-reel format makes seven-of-a-kind combinations possible, which is a significant advantage over standard five-reel games.

Is the Wild reel always active in Desert Cats?

Yes, the Wild reel is always active on every spin in Desert Cats. Two reels will always be covered with 2x2 golden cat Wilds on every turn, guaranteed. The position of the Wild reel changes with each spin, but its presence on the playing field is constant throughout the base game.

What Auto Play options can you set in Desert Cats?

Desert Cats' Auto Play lets players set the number of automatic spins, as well as a loss limit and single win limits. The Auto Play function uses your current wager, so make sure to set your desired stake before activating it to avoid accidentally spinning at a higher or lower bet than intended.