Zalatar by Endorphina – Review, Free Play in Demo Mode

The animated fortune teller above the reels and the thematic background let Canadians feel the Arabic atmosphere and mystical vibes. The 3 magic balls not only add to the plot but also serve to activate bonus rounds, which are played on different gaming fields with even more vibrant colours.

The slot’s bonus features include 3 variations of Hold and Win mechanics, with the presence of Free Spins, which is rare for this bonus type. Additionally, you can enter the gamble feature in the main game.

Risk Game

In case of winning combinations, you can agree not to collect the prize at once but enter the risk game, trying to double this amount. You’ll see the dealer’s card, and your task is to reveal any of the 4 face-down cards. If it beats the dealer’s value, such as a Jack against a nine, you double your win. In the case of choosing a lower card, you’ll lose everything.

Lucky Time

You’ll notice 3 orbs above the reels, and each colour triggers a dedicated feature. A token of the same colour randomly activates the bonus, but it doesn’t happen each time the symbol appears, though visually it seems to reach the orb.

Mystery Pick’Em Feature

Question mark symbols can randomly appear on reels 1, 3, and 5 in the main game. This activates 3 reversed cards, each with a fortune teller image of a different colour. Once you reveal the card, this launches the feature matching this colour.

Hold and Win Collect

Triggered by the red orb, this feature keeps the grid in the 3x3 position, while the present symbols are only collector and regular coins. You have 3 initial rounds, which reset each time you land anything. Coin values can feature regular prizes worth 1x to 15x, or you can hit one of the 4 fixed jackpots:

• Ruby: 200x
• Amethyst: 100x
• Sapphire: 50x
• Emerald: 25x

A single collector symbol appears on the central reel at once, remaining sticky, and during the feature, you can land more. When the round is over, the present values are collected by each collector, so getting 2 or 3 of them is more attractive.

Hold and Win Multi Bonus Game

When the green orb activates the bonus round, you get 12 Free Spins, also played on the 3x3 layout. The reels contain either empty cells or Bonus, Mystic Respin, and Multiplier symbols. The Bonus ones have 1x to 200x values and pay only when other types are on the reels. Mystic Respins can add 1 or 2 extra rounds, while extra multipliers increase the initial symbol value by 1x to 100x.

Hold and Win Jackpot Bonus Game

This option is triggered by the blue orb. The 3x3 gaming field will contain empty positions and coins with Min, Mid, Max, and Ultra values. Once landed, they contribute to the respective reward counter, and the round continues until you hit one of the jackpots. Plus, you’ll get a single spin afterward. The 5 collected coins of the same type give corresponding prizes:

• Min: 20x
• Mid: 50x
• Max: 150x
• Ultra: 500x

If you collect more than 5 coins, they are not lost. The first extra coin activates a 2x multiplier, and each next one increases it by one.

Wilds, Bonus Symbols and Payouts

The main game has 10 symbols, which are 2 special and 8 regular ones. In bonus rounds, you can also receive coins and 3 extra symbols with special features.

• Wild: The colourful telescope serves as a Wild, replacing all regular symbols, but be prepared for it to appear only in the main game and not have its own value.
• Token: Coins with gems have 3 colours, serving to trigger one of the 3 special features. When they fly off the reels, a symbol below uncovers, which can form a payline combination.
• Scatter: In the bonus game, question mark symbols are Scatters triggering the bonus feature.
• Coins: They also appear in special rounds, taking fixed values, including jackpots, or serving as Collectors.
• Bonus: Appearing in the Hold and Win Multi feature, the symbol has values of up to 200x.
• Mystic Respin: These symbols can land when you have Free Spins, adding 1 or 2 extra rounds.
• Multiplier: Applied to Bonus symbols standing nearby, these can increase their value by up to 100x.
• Payout symbols: Paytable symbols start from cards, which pay from 0.20x to 1x. Then, you have Arabic patterns where the sun on the red background has the highest 50x value.

Payout parameters are moderate, balancing between the average RTP and good potential, mainly within extra features rather than the main game.

• RTP: Although the 96.03% score is average for a regular slot, it’s a promising return for jackpot slots, which often have a house edge of over 5%.
• Bet size: The bet range is not that wide since the C$0.25 minimum may be high for newbies compared to C$0.10 in other games, and the C$50 cap is a bit low for high-rollers.
• Volatility: The variance is high, but it’s explained by the abundance of bonus features alongside the good 6,600x winning potential.

The main game has less potential, considering an average RTP and no payouts for bonus symbols. Yet, when at least a single token triggers the special feature, the gameplay becomes more engaging and rewarding. The Hold & Win mechanics contain three bonus features, offering a chance to trigger jackpots up to 500x, and the risk game gives a chance to double your current winnings.