Urartu Slot Review

Urartu Slot Overview and First Impressions

When I load up Urartu from Endorphina, I feel like I am stepping into a mysterious ancient kingdom based on the old Assyrian empire in the region of modern Armenia. The slot runs on a classic 5 reel, 3 row layout with 10 fixed paylines, high volatility and a 96% RTP. It first appeared in 2015 but the gameplay still feels sharp and focused on big rewards.

I like how Urartu keeps the interface simple. The control panel under the reels lets me set coin value, lines and bet per spin without any fuss, which suits new players who just want to hit Start and watch the reels roll. At the same time, the mix of high variance, free games and a gamble feature keeps me engaged even after long sessions.

Theme and Design of Urartu

Visually, Urartu leans on sombre colours, stone textures and distant mountains, with the sunrise over Ararat sitting behind the reels and setting the tone. The soundtrack has a slow, almost ceremonial feel that matches the ancient Assyrian theme. Nothing flashy happens on every spin, yet the small animations on wins and the subtle glow on special symbols give the slot a steady, immersive rhythm that I find relaxing.

Paytable and Symbols in Urartu

The paytable in Urartu splits neatly between standard playing card icons and high value themed images. On the low end you get 10, J, Q, K and A, styled to look carved or painted to match the period setting. Higher payouts come from stone animals, ornate artefacts and, of course, the king and queen of Urartu, who stand out on the reels with stronger colours and better returns.

The most important icons for me are the special symbols. The golden pendant acts as the scatter and pays anywhere on the grid, while three or more of these pendants are your ticket into the free games round. The sunrise over Ararat symbol takes the role of wild, stepping in for other regular icons to complete winning combinations across the 10 paylines when it lands in the right spots.

Urartu only uses 10 paylines, but they run in the standard left to right pattern and give decent coverage for a 5 by 3 slot. Because the volatility is high, I often go through stretches of misses or small line hits, then hit a run where the premium symbols line up and the paytable finally shows its teeth. That pattern suits players chasing fewer, larger wins from themed combinations.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x900
	4	x250
	3	x25
	2	x1
	Scatter
	5	x500
	4	x20
	3	x5
	2	x2
	5	x75
	4	x12.5
	3	x2.5
	2	x0.2
	5	x75
	4	x12.5
	3	x2.5
	2	x0.2
	5	x40
	4	x10
	3	x2
	5	x25
	4	x7.5
	3	x1.5
	5	x25
	4	x7.5
	3	x1.5
	5	x12.5
	4	x5
	3	x1
	5	x12.5
	4	x5
	3	x1
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	2	x0.2

Bonus Features in Urartu

The main feature in Urartu revolves around free games triggered by the golden pendant scatter. Hitting at least three pendants in a single spin launches a batch of free spins where all wins carry a fixed 3x multiplier, so even regular line hits can add up quickly. Because the base game can feel a bit sparse at times, I tend to play with the goal of landing this round.

After any winning spin, Urartu offers the classic Endorphina gamble feature, where I can stake my win on a face‑down card. The dealer’s card is shown, and I pick from four hidden cards, trying to beat that value. Win and the payout doubles, lose and the whole amount disappears. I like this extra layer of risk, though with a high variance slot I use it with some caution.

RTP, Volatility and Wins in Urartu

From a numbers point of view, Urartu sits on a 96% RTP paired with high volatility and a stated maximum payout of around 9000x your stake. In practice, that mix makes the slot quite swingy. I often grind through quiet periods, betting small and waiting for either the wilds to connect or the free games to hit, because that is where the game can really throw out big rewards.

Final Verdict on Urartu

Overall, Urartu feels like a solid, straight‑forward slot with a slightly unusual historical theme. The graphics and animations are not the flashiest I have seen, yet they suit the sombre mood of an ancient Assyrian civilisation ruled by a king and queen. I tend to recommend it to players who enjoy classic 5 by 3 layouts, clear paytables and a focus on free spins rather than complex mini‑games.

In terms of gameplay, Urartu does not try to reinvent anything, and that is part of its charm. The 10 paylines, basic wild and scatter, static 3x multiplier in free games and standard gamble feature are all easy to grasp, even for inexperienced players. For seasoned gamblers like me, the appeal lies in the high variance maths and the chance to chase large hits from a fairly stripped‑back slot.

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