Play Eye of the Storm in New Zealand

Eye of the Storm is a high-volatility Egyptian slot launched by Pragmatic Play on 8 February 2021 in partnership with Reel Kingdom. Its 5-reel, 3-row game area uses 10 fixed paylines, with a full-reel Cleopatra Wild and a bonus round that can progress through six symbol-upgrade levels.

Eye of the Storm Game Overview

Eye of the Storm pays qualifying combinations across fixed lines starting from the left. Pyramid symbols act as Scatters and can begin the Free Spins feature, where premium icons are successively replaced by higher-paying alternatives.

Cleopatra connects the base game and bonus mechanics. Her Wild can expand across an entire middle reel when it contributes to a win, and Wild appearances during Free Spins also increase the level and add more spins.

Eye of the Storm Key Game Details

• Developer: Pragmatic Play, in partnership with Reel Kingdom
• Release date: 8 February 2021
• Game type: Video slot
• Theme: Ancient Egypt
• Layout: 5 reels and 3 rows
• Winning system: 10 fixed paylines
• Wild: Cleopatra Expanding Wild
• Free Spins trigger: 3 or more Pyramid Scatters
• Initial Free Spins: 12
• Free Spins levels: 6
• Extra spins from Wilds: 1, 3 or 5 for landing 1, 2 or 3 Wilds
• Maximum win: 10,000x the stake
• RTP at Wildz: 94.64%
• Volatility: High, rated 8/10 by the platform
• Demo available: Yes
• Formats: Desktop and mobile

The Wildz catalogue and gameservice MGA record both show 94.64% RTP. That value applies over a large statistical sample and cannot be used to calculate what one series of spins will return.

How Does Eye of the Storm Work?

A paid round begins after the stake is chosen and the reels are started. The game checks the 10 active paylines from left to right, then applies any relevant Wild expansion or Scatter feature according to the generated result.

The Pyramid Scatter does not need to follow a payline. At least three anywhere on the reels open the 12-spin feature, while Cleopatra Wilds can lengthen and improve that round.

Eye of the Storm Full-Reel Wilds

The Cleopatra Wild is available on the central three reels. When it can contribute to a line win, the Wild extends over the whole reel before the payout is calculated.

This can place a substitute symbol on several paylines at once. The expansion is conditional on the spin result, and a Cleopatra symbol that does not satisfy the game’s activation rule will not automatically create a payout.

Eye of the Storm Symbol Upgrade Levels

Free Spins start at the first of six levels. Each level increase turns the lowest premium symbol into the next higher premium symbol, and that revised reel set stays in place for the rest of the bonus.

Later levels therefore contain a stronger selection of Egyptian premium icons. Progress depends on Wilds landing during the remaining spins, so the feature may finish at any level.

Eye of the Storm Free Spins

Three or more Pyramid Scatters trigger 12 Free Spins. The same Scatter condition during the feature awards another 12 spins, and Pragmatic Play states that the round can be retriggered without a fixed limit.

Wild totals control the smaller extensions: one Wild gives 1 extra spin and 1 level, two give 3 spins and 2 levels, and three give 5 spins and 3 levels. Level progression ends at level 6 even if further Wilds land.

Eye of the Storm RTP

Eye of the Storm runs at 94.64% RTP in the Wildz MGA build. RTP is a theoretical long-term return calculated over many rounds rather than a minimum payment from a single spin or bonus.

Players should read the information screen in the loaded game because Pragmatic Play has released Eye of the Storm with several RTP configurations.

Eye of the Storm Volatility

The platform assigns Eye of the Storm a volatility score of 8/10, classed as high. The result pattern can include extended periods of low returns and less frequent larger payouts.

A volatility score measures variation, not the direction of the next result. Previous rounds do not move the slot closer to a win.

Eye of the Storm Maximum Win

Eye of the Storm has a stated maximum win of 10,000x the wager. This multiplier is the upper game limit and not an average or target value for the Free Spins feature.

There is no progressive jackpot attached to the title. The maximum remains a fixed multiple of the selected stake.

How to Play Eye of the Storm in New Zealand

Open the game and inspect the paytable, RTP and available stake options. Start a spin after choosing a wager; the slot then handles line evaluation, Wild expansion, Scatter triggers and bonus progression without additional selections.

Set spending and time limits independently of short-term results. A higher Free Spins level changes the premium symbol set but does not remove the random nature of each spin.

Can You Play Eye of the Storm on Mobile?

Yes. Eye of the Storm is included in Wildz’s mobile game catalogue. The five reels, 10 paylines, expanding Wild and progressive bonus are retained on compatible phones and tablets.

Access generally takes place in a supported mobile browser. Players should keep their browser and device software current for reliable operation.

Can You Play Eye of the Storm for Free?

Yes. Wildz marks Eye of the Storm as available for demo play. Virtual funds can be used to inspect the paylines and practise reading the Wild and Scatter events without making a deposit-funded wager.

A demo balance cannot produce a cash withdrawal. The mode is explanatory and does not create a performance history that affects real-money rounds.

Eye of the Storm in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 is in force, with implementation of the licensed system taking place in stages. The Department of Internal Affairs states that licences are expected to start being issued in early 2027.

During the transition, players should check current operator conditions and the latest Department of Internal Affairs guidance before using an online casino.

New Zealand Rules for Eye of the Storm

The Department of Internal Affairs leads the new online casino regulatory system. Operators that served New Zealand before 1 May 2026 can continue under transitional provisions until 1 December 2026, while the application and licensing process develops.