Minotaurus

Minotaurus Slots Machine Review

From the minds of the folks at Endorphina comes this Greek-inspired slot game centered around the legendary Minotaur. Upon starting the game, the player is immediately struck by the rich and atmospheric visual design: the slots are rolled into what appears to be a dark hallway deep within a dungeon, lit only by a pair of flickering torches. The actual design of the game itself largely adheres to the traditional slots setup, with your rows of slots, paylines and betting options found where you would expect.

Blending the familiar with the fresh, Minotaurus certainly has the potential to draw you in, but is it worth your time to play?

Roar Like A Minotaur

When you open the game for the first time, you are immediately bombarded with a rich tapestry of Greek-inspired images, sounds, and nomenclature. From the word “Minotaur” rendered in the Greek alphabet to the ambient effects and graphics, the game succeeds in creating a rich atmospheric effect that draws the user in and makes them feel as if they have been dropped directly into the labyrinth of legend. The design of the slot icons draws from various aspects of Greek myth and culture, with the icons of Ariadne and Theseus, the Spartan helmets and shields, and even the rock carved lettering all tying in with the hodgepodge of Greek myth and history.

The central theme of the game revolves around the Minotaur, the mythical half-man, half-bull creature of Greek legend. While the game itself offers no innovative features, the effort put into its design leaves the player wanting for further visual or auditory stimulation.

Ride The Bull

The game’s setup is fairly intuitive, with up to 10 pay lines on the side of the reels and your choice of bet per spin on the bottom. Options to change the graphics and sound are in the top right corner, and you can adjust the coin size you are betting by clicking on the coin next to your credit amount – the amounts range from increments of 0.01 to increments of 1. You can adjust your bet amount for all lines in play at the bottom. There are no free spins in this title, but you do have the opportunity to get re-spins if you get the Minotaur symbols, which will be discussed in more detail below.

In The Hands Of The Gods

If you do not want to click every time you want to spin the reels, the game offers an auto-roll feature that can be adjusted quite extensively in the menu. You are given a lot of control over how the auto-spinner should behave, both in determining how long it will run for and when it will stop. These advanced features may appeal to those who want to play a large number of games quickly, but still have a say in when the auto-spin feature ends. The same menu also allows you to adjust your graphics and sound settings, as well as the language you play in.

Prizes But Not Progression

The game’s payout and prize progression can be described as rather lacking, as the game does not offer progressive jackpots and multipliers do not exceed 1,000 times your initial bet. There are no bonus rounds, except for a single one called the Minotaur round, which gives you the chance to double your winnings or lose your bet.

While the lack of these features may put off some potential players, there is an opportunity to win big if you manage to accumulate Minotaur symbols. Getting these symbols can activate re-spins, as they act as wilds in the game. The re-spins can continue until you get a winning combination. They also serve to increase the multipliers based on the symbols you get, with the multiplier going up to 1,000x.

This is where the game’s unique feature comes into play, and it plays nicely into the mythology surrounding the Minotaur. Once you get a winning combination, you have the option to either collect your winnings or take a gamble. This is actually the bonus round of the game. You have the chance to navigate the maze and double your winnings, but if you encounter the Minotaur, you lose everything. The risk is high, but it can be worth it to earn the extra payout.

Living Up To The Legend

Minotaurus Slots serves as a competent slots game for those who enjoy playing the reels, even if it doesn’t offer some of the sky-high jackpots that big risk-takers might want to see. The game’s interface is intuitive and simple enough to use, and the menu offers quite a few options for customizing the behavior of your auto-spinners, as well as adjusting the game’s graphics and sound settings. It may not appeal to high rollers, but this fun and well-designed game still serves its purpose well.