Tomb Raider was Microgaming’s original licensed slot built around Lara Croft, first launched in 2004 under license from Eidos. It’s a 5-reel, 3-row game with 15 fixed paylines, using the Tomb Raider logo as a wild and a straightforward free-spins trigger tied to the Lara Croft symbol rather than film footage or trivia.
| Provider | Microgaming |
| Reels / Rows | 5 / 3 |
| Paylines | 15 |
| Release Year | 2004 |
As one of the first major licensed video slots, Tomb Raider keeps its mechanics simple next to modern game-branded slots: the Tomb Raider logo acts as a wild across the grid, substituting for regular symbols to complete combinations. Landing three or more Lara Croft symbols anywhere on the reels — not tied to a specific payline — awards 10 free spins. There’s no pick-a-tomb bonus map or expanding reels here; the appeal is the license itself paired with a clean, easy-to-read 15-payline structure that was ahead of its time in 2004.
Pros
- Historically significant as one of Microgaming’s first licensed video slots
- Free spins trigger from three-or-more Lara symbols anywhere on the reels
- Simple, clean 15-payline structure that’s easy to read
- Authentic Tomb Raider license rather than a generic adventure theme
Cons
- RTP figures are inconsistent across sources, so we’re not listing one
- Dated 2004 game engine with simpler visuals than modern slots
- No secondary bonus game beyond the free spins round
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you trigger free spins in Tomb Raider?
Landing three or more Lara Croft symbols anywhere on the reels awards 10 free spins.
How many paylines does Tomb Raider have?
The original Microgaming Tomb Raider slot has 5 reels and 15 fixed paylines.
Where can I play Tomb Raider for real money?
You can play Tomb Raider for real money at Sloto Cash, one of the online casinos carrying Microgaming's slot library.