Samarkand's Gold Slot Machine

A millennium ago, Samarkand was one of the most important cities in Uzbekistan. Although today it appears as any other Asian settlement, Endorphina wanted to pay tribute to its glorious history by creating a slot that features typical Far Eastern settings and a soundtrack that incorporates traditional music. The 5 vertical reels offer up to 1,024 ways to win, with an RTP calculated at 96.05% and medium volatility. The highest possible win is 7,680x the base bet.

Samarkand's Gold slot machine: features

The slot's background naturally shows a beautiful view of the city, depicted just after sunset. A soft purple light is still visible, making the intricately carved stone columns lining the street appear even more majestic. The graphics therefore offer a mix of history, mystery, and magic, as can also be seen in the mystical icons that scroll on the reels framed by pure Gold. The soundtrack is distinctly oriental and accompanies gaming sessions without disturbing or distracting from the reel action.

All icons promise a prize starting from 3 matching symbols on adjacent reels. The only symbol that pays for combinations of 2 is the King. The lowest bets start at €0.40 per spin, while the boldest can reach up to €100. The maximum calculated win is 7,680x the base bet. Looking at the paytable, you can observe the following icons with their corresponding payouts:

• The King pays up to 7.5x;
• The horse pays up to 3.75x;
• The phoenix pays up to 3.75x;
• Sword and shield pay up to 3x;
• Bow and arrows pay up to 3x;
• A, K, Q, J, 10, and 9 pay up to a maximum of 2.5x.

Extra features of the Samarkand's Gold slot

Wild: represents Samarkand's majestic entrance gate, illuminated by the golden sunset light. It appears on reels 2, 3, and 4 and substitutes for all other base icons.

Scatter: the Scatter symbols pay up to 8x and activate the Free Spins mode, which is enhanced with x2 and x3 win multipliers.

• 3 Scatters award 8 Free Spins;
• 4 Scatters award 15 Free Spins;
• 5 Scatters award 20 Free Spins.

Retrigger: Free Spins can be increased if additional scatter symbols are obtained during the free games.

• 2 Scatters give 5 more Free Spins;
• 3 Scatters give 8 more Free Spins;
• 4 Scatters give 15 more Free Spins;
• 5 Scatters give 20 more Free Spins.

Gamble: you have 4 face-down cards and must select one. By beating the dealer's card, you double your winnings, but if you get a lower value card, you lose your initial win.

Bonus Pop: allows you to voluntarily activate the Free Spin mode by paying a value calculated based on the initial bet.

Pros and cons of the Samarkand's Gold slot

Samarkand's Gold is a particularly enjoyable slot from a graphic and sound perspective. It suits all those seeking interesting, engaging gameplay that isn't particularly noisy or dynamic. The bonus features provided, and particularly the possibility of obtaining more Free Spins, make the game quite interesting, and overall, we can define this slot as well-balanced and suitable for any type of player. However, it's notable that the paytable isn't among the most generous.

Slots similar to Samarkand's Gold

Many oriental-themed slots draw inspiration from settings based on ancient peoples' history. Among these, good alternatives to Samarkand's Gold are:

• Mansa Musa by NetGaming;
• Way of the Warrior by Play Pearls;
• Genghi's Reel by WM.