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bIy Borris Bienn
n their latest PC casino game o erings, Reel Deal Slots: Mysteries of Cleopatra and Reel Deal Casino: Valley of the Kings, Phantom EFX has traveled to ancient Egypt. In these new games, you’ll nd mummies, pyramids, scarabs, and sphinxes, not to mention a Tomb of Lost Slots. e atmosphere and themes of the Phantom EFX games are just the icing on the cake, however. Once you move beyond the Egyptian motif, you’ll nd the familiar o erings of Phantom EFX’s Reel Deal computer game series—and this is a very good thing. ere’s a reason that Phantom EFX is the #1 Publisher of Slot Machine and Casino Games for the PC.
ey consistently provide a dynamic, engaging, exciting, and tremendously fun casino experience from your home computer, o ering hours of entertainment for under $20.
In both games, you begin by selecting one of four avatars: Pharaoh, Cat, Mummy or Cleopatra. As you progress, your avatar will level up. e newest addition to this year’s games is the Achievements System. Each game has up to 25 achievements based on certain wins or goals. In the slot games, typical achievements include getting 5 of the same symbol on a payline, or winning 25,000 credits. In the table games, you can earn achievements by getting speci c hands, or winning big jackpots. emoreachievementsyouearn, the more choices you will have in the all- new Prize Vault.
Mysteries of Cleopatra features 26 all-new slots and an Egypian-themed Prize Vault.
Reel Deal Slots:
Mysteries of Cleopatra
Phantom EFX consistently delivers unique, entertaining, exciting slots. Reel Deal Slots: Mysteries of Cleopatra has something for everyone. Here you’ll nd everything from 3-line reel-spinners to
40-line video slots. You’ll nd multi-level progressives, exciting and challenging bonus games, and truly stunning artwork and e ects.
The Armies of Osiris slot features an innovative battle-based bonus round. October 2010
Earning achievements is the key to winning prizes and unlocking new slots.
Perhaps the most innovative slot is Armies of Osiris. During regular spinning, payouts will add units to your armies of skeletons, archers, mummies and sphinxes. Triggering the bonus round takes your army into battle. During battle, you receive 10 free spins. e credits that you earn during each spin will damage your opponent’s army. During the bonus, hitting 4 or 5 symbol pays of your army’s generals will activate a special attack or ability. Whatever of your army survives the battle will carry over, and as long as you play at the same denomination, your progress will always be saved.
Valley of the Kings includes the most Shuf e Master games you’ll nd anywhere.
Reel Deal Casino: Valley of the Kings
For many people, the casino experience is about more than just the slots. Reel Deal Casino: Valley of The Kings has a selection of slots, of course, including Raiders of the Tomb, which includes quest-based bonus games that save your progress. But the rest of the Reel Deal Casino is lled with table games and sports betting. You
can choose from seven di erent poker games, ve di erent blackjack games, or three di erent dice and wheel games. Plus, you can choose from 23 di erent Shu e Master games, including Four Card Poker, Let it Ride, Caribbean Stud Bonus and UltimateTexasHold’em.Youcanalsovisit the Racebook and play the ponies or the dogs, or the Sportsbook and bet on your favorite teams.
The Valley of the Kings Tournament Path lets you master the full range of casino games.
New to Reel Deal Casino: Valley of the Kings is the Tournament Path.
ere are six di erent tournaments to choose from, covering the full range of games. e path to becoming the Grand Master is long and challenging—but lots of fun. Before you can compete in a tournament, you must rst earn at least ve achievements in the game, and then win a tournament against a computer opponent to win a medal. Finally, you compete in a trial to earn a trophy for the game. Once you have earned trophies for all ve of the games in a tournament, you can compete in that tournament to win the Tournament Cup. When you have earned all ve of the Special Cups, you earn the title of Grand Master.
Reel Deal LIVE!
Much of the fun of going to the casino comes from interacting with other players. Phantom EFX lets you do this with Reel Deal LIVE!, it’s casino-themed massively multiplayer online game. e virtual casino now features a new oor that includes all of the slots and table games from Mysteries of Cleopatra and Valley of the Kings. e navigation and layout of the main oor has been upgraded for more ease and ow. Reel Deal LIVE! now features Table Game tournaments, as well as a brand new prize vault with even more crazy, zany, and downright cool prizes.
And now, Reel Deal LIVE! can be played in either the traditional 3-d mode or in a two-dimensional menu-driven state, making the experience available to a wider range of players.
Both Reel Deal Casino: Valley of the Kings and Reel Deal Slots: Mysteries of Cleopatra are available at Amazon.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's Electronics, Wal-Mart and at game shops, electronics retailers, and at PhantomEFX.com. Every Phantom EFX game is $19.99 per title. PC system requirements include Windows 2000 or later with DirectX 9.0c Compatible sound and video cards. Phantom EFX also o ers digital versions of its games that can be downloaded straight to your PC hard drive, eliminating the problem of lost or scratched discs.
If you’re looking for a tremendous return on your entertainment dollar, these Phantom EFX games will provide you with endless hours of casino fun and excitement on your PC.
Borris Bienn writes about new technology innovations and video slots in Southern California casinos.
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