Samarkand’s Gold Slot Review

Samarkand's Gold Overview

Samarkand's Gold is a Silk Road-themed slot by Endorphina, set on a 5x4 grid with 1024 fixed pay ways. Released back in August 2022, it takes you on a treasure hunt through an ancient Asian city. The visuals are proper nice, with ornate architecture in the background and themed symbols like phoenixes, horses, swords, and an emperor.

I found the overall vibe quite relaxing, honestly. RTP sits at 96.05% and the volatility is high, so expect some quiet patches between bigger hits. Max win goes up to 7680x your stake, which is decent for a game of this style. Nothing revolutionary, but a solid setup if you fancy something with a bit of history and some good bonus potential.

Symbols and Paytable

Low-value symbols are your standard royals: 9, 10, J, Q, K, and A. For the higher payers, you get a bow and arrow, a sword, a mythical bird, and a horse. The emperor is the best regular symbol, paying 7.5x your base bet for five of a kind. The horse comes second at 3.75x for five. Not massive base game payouts, if I'm honest.

Wild is the golden city of Samarkand itself. It substitutes for everything except the Scatter, but only shows up on reels 2, 3, and 4. The Scatter is a golden lion coin, and landing five of those pays 20x your bet on top of triggering Free Games. Wins form left to right across adjacent reels, and every matching symbol per reel creates its own separate way.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter
	5	x20
	4	x10
	3	x2
	5	x7.5
	4	x2.5
	3	x1.25
	2	x0.25
	5	x3.75
	4	x2.5
	3	x1.25
	5	x3.75
	4	x2.5
	3	x1.25
	5	x3
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x2.5
	4	x1.25
	3	x0.25
	5	x2.5
	4	x1.25
	3	x0.25
	5	x2.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.125
	5	x2.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.125
	5	x2.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.125
	5	x2.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.125
	2	x0.05
	Wild

Free Spins and Bonus Features

Land 3, 4, or 5 Scatters and you trigger 8, 15, or 20 Free Games respectively. Here is where things get interesting. During Free Spins, every Wild that lands carries a Wild Multiplier of x2 or x3. If you get multiple Wilds on the same spin, those multipliers stack together, potentially reaching 27x on a single win. Free Games can also retrigger, which is a nice touch.

On top of that, there is a Classic Risk Game you can use after any win. Pick a card, beat the dealer, and your payout doubles. You can go up to 10 times, but lose and you lose everything. Classic Endorphina gamble feature. A Bonus Pop feature is also included, though availability depends on your region.

Volatility and RTP

RTP is 96.05%, which is a touch above average and fair enough for most players. Volatility is high, so your bankroll can take a proper beating during dry spells. The max win of 7680x is where the excitement sits, though reaching it requires those stacked Wild Multipliers to line up perfectly during Free Games. Bets range from 0.40 to 100 per spin, which suits most casual budgets.

Verdict

Samarkand's Gold is a decent slot for a chilled session, mate. The theme looks proper good and the Wild Multiplier mechanic during Free Spins keeps things exciting. I do think the base game can drag a bit between bonus triggers, which is the trade-off with high volatility. The Risk Game adds a fun gamble option, but it is risky by nature.

Overall, I enjoyed my time with it. Not the most original slot you will ever play, but the 1024 ways and stacking multipliers give it enough juice. Solid pick if you like adventure themes without too much complexity.

FAQ

How many free spins can you get in Samarkand's Gold?

You get 8, 15, or 20 Free Games depending on whether you land 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols. Free Games can also retrigger during the feature.

How do the Wild Multipliers work during free spins?

Every Wild that appears during Free Games carries a random multiplier of x2 or x3. Multiple Wilds on the same spin stack their multipliers together, up to a maximum of 27x.

Which reels can the Wild symbol appear on?

Wilds only land on reels 2, 3, and 4. They substitute for all symbols except the Scatter.

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