Urartu Slot Machine
Behind this mysterious title hides one of Endorphina’s finest slot games, with perhaps one of the most original universes.
We must begin with a little history: Urartu refers to an ancient kingdom referred to in the Bible and located in modern Armenia. This game is a dive into the lesser-known ancient Assyrian civilisation and its many mysteries. And Urartu has a lot to offer to the curious player.
Read on to find out more about this unique slot game, how it looks and how it is played.
Discover an Ancient Kingdom
As mentioned above, Urartu takes place in the ancient Assyrian empire, and as such it features unique cultural and graphic elements in connection with this civilisation.
The background of the game shows an arid desert with tall, snow-capped mountains in the distance. The reels are placed on a massive grey block of stone devoid of any ornaments.
The music playing is Oriental and mysterious, perfectly fitting with the atmosphere of the game. Every win triggers extra sound effects and beautiful symbol animations, which you definitely should be looking forward to admiring! Once again, Endorphina has managed to create a pleasant and coherent universe, albeit inspired by an unusual theme.
First Steps
Urartu is played on five reels, with only ten paylines across them. Your first step should as usual be to set the coin value thanks to the corresponding icon located at the top left-hand corner of the game screen. The side tabs flanking the reels are there to help you select how many paylines you wish to bet on. Finally, use the up and down arrows below the reels to select the amount of your wager itself, and you are good to go!
Hit the Spin button to set the reels into motion. Combinations of identical symbols on an activated payline will trigger the corresponding cash reward. You can try to double your gains by clicking the Take Risk button after a successful spin. In the following mini game, try to find a card with a value able to beat the card chosen by the computer. Every good guess will double your prize, but the first mistake will end the game and take all your earnings away.
Alternatively, use the Auto function to set the reels on automatic spinning mode, allowing you to place the same bet over and over again uninterrupted. Perfect for the most seamless gaming experience.
Symbols Set in Stone
Let’s take a look at the paytable of Urartu. Most of the symbols on it are inspired by the Assyrian civilisation, and might appear unfamiliar to many players. Nonetheless, they are beautifully designed and a real pleasure for the eye as you play.
The first few icons are slot game classics, inspired by playing cards and starting with the number 9 and going all the way up to the Ace. They are the least valuable icons of all, displaying a simple grey font.
The remaining of the paytable is more interesting – and valuable. In ascending order of value, we have the stone Eagle, the Helmet and Spears, the stone Lion and finally the Queen and the King of Urartu, wearing beautiful traditional garments. A five-of-a-kind combination of symbols of that level is already worth 750 times your original bet. Nice!
Last Extras
The final two symbols in Urartu are a little more special and bring some extra bonuses to the table.
The first one of them is the Wild card, represented by a Sun rising over a majestic mountain landscape. This symbol can replace any of the other mentioned before in order to form new winning combinations. Any wins won with one or more Wilds are immediately doubled. A combination of five Wilds on an activated payline is also worth 9,000 times your original bet. Boom!
Finally, the Spiral symbol is the Scatter card of Urartu. Combinations of spirals anywhere on the reels trigger rewards, and three or more of them award 15 Free Spins with a x3 Multiplier!
Original Universe, Classic Game
Urartu is a solid Endorphina game, with all the elements players love such as special symbols, Free Spins and Multipliers. All of this packed into an original and mysterious universe, this game will attract many players and is able to keep them entertained for a long time.
However, the small amount of paylines and the lack of mini games, which could have helped further develop the story behind the reels so to say, is a bit of a disappointment. Urartu is a good slot game, but it had the potential to be excellent!
