How to Play Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Artifacts is an online eInstant game played on a 4x5 game board. Win by revealing matching symbols in clusters.

A helpful info screen will appear as the game loads. Click anywhere on the screen to open the main game.

The wager on each round is placed on a single ticket. Choose the ticket cost via the button displaying a stack of coins before selecting the PLAY button to begin playing Ancient Artifacts online.

20 symbols will initially appear on the game board. The goal is to reveal 3 or more matching symbols in a cluster. Winning symbols must share an adjacent horizontal or vertical side. Diagonal touching does not count. Cluster wins are paid according to the Prize Table, with higher-value prizes for larger clusters. You can win multiple times in the same round.

Payouts for winning clusters are added to the total win, after which the winning symbols are removed from the game board. New symbols will drop down from above into the empty spaces. Payouts will be awarded again if new winning clusters are formed. The game continues until no new winning clusters can be made. The total win is then paid, and the game round ends.

Big Symbols covering 4 or 9 positions on the game board may drop from above after the initial winning symbols are removed. Big Symbols will crush and remove all symbols below them as they fall onto the grid.

Wild Symbols substitute for all other symbols to create winning clusters where possible. Wild Symbols cannot replace Bonus Symbols. Wild Symbols may display a Multiplier. Winning clusters containing a Wild Multiplier will have their payouts multiplied. Add the Multiplier values together if 2 or more Wild Multipliers substitute in the same winning cluster.

When playing Ancient Artifacts online, try to reveal 3 or more Bonus Symbols at the same time. If 3 or more Bonus Symbols appear on the grid at the end of the round, the Ancient Artifacts Bonus Round is triggered. The Bonus Round offers guaranteed prizes, which are added to your winnings from the main game, along with a chance to win 1 of 3 Progressive Jackpots: Epic, Major or Minor.

The Bonus Round opens on a new grid featuring 12 Chests. Select Chests to reveal Prizes. You will win the displayed prize when 3 matching Prizes are revealed. You can continue selecting Chests, winning each set of 3 matching Prizes. Winning Chests are removed from the board and replaced with new Chests. The Bonus Round continues until no further sets of 3 matching Prizes can be revealed.

Only 1 Progressive Jackpot can be won per Bonus Round. The chances of winning a Progressive Jackpot increase with higher ticket costs.

Why play Ancient Artifacts?

Ancient Artifacts is an innovative online game that offers several ways to win. Hit cluster wins across the game board, then get more chances to win after symbols are removed. Big Symbols and Wild Multipliers can help with higher pays. Land the Bonus for a guaranteed prize and a shot at the Epic Progressive Jackpot.

FAQS

How can I start?

Try Ancient Artifacts for FREE, with no registration or deposit needed when you play demo mode. You can also register or sign in to a Play Alberta account and play Ancient Artifactsfor real cash prizes.

Is it safe/secure?

Yes! PlayAlberta.ca is Alberta's only regulated online gambling website. Play Alberta features responsible gambling resources and tools from GameSense to ensure that gambling remains a safe and fun activity.  Play with confidence on a secure platform from an experienced and trusted operator.

How do I win playing Ancient Artifacts?

Winning clusters can be formed by revealing 3+ matching symbols beside each other on the grid. After paying, winning symbols are removed, allowing more symbols to form on the game board. Wild Symbols may display Multipliers of up to 10X, multiplying your payout. Reveal 3 or more Bonus Symbols to trigger the Bonus Round, where you can pick Chests to win more prizes and grab a shot at the Progressive Jackpot.

What is Return to Player (RTP)?

The Return to Player refers to the total prize payout percentage returned to all players throughout the lifetime of a game. Please note, the ‘lifetime’ of a game could be millions of plays or more, and every play is a random outcome.

Can I play Ancient Artifacts on my phone?

Yes. All of Play Alberta’s games can be enjoyed on mobile devices as well as personal computers. This way, you can play your favourite gambling games wherever you choose.

Unlock wins with Ancient Artifacts, where ancient symbols can bring on new prizes.