Summary:
- ELK Studios releases Catemple slot
- Betting range from $/€0.20/$/€100
- Max win of 10,000x
Zoolatry, or the worship of animals, is a practice seen throughout history, from the animal-deity associations of Ancient Egypt to India’s reverence for cows.
In ELK Studios’ new slot release “Catemple“, this tradition takes a playful turn, celebrating our feline friends with a unique and engaging gaming experience.
Catemple is a scatter pays slot that focuses on collecting coins through a dedicated Collect Zone at the bottom of the grid.
The game packs special features, including a Bonus Game, a Super Bonus Game, feature symbols, and more.
The striking, four-armed cat deity is overlooking the 5×7 grid, and the powerful visuals are accompanied by an exotic soundtrack, blending semi-Asian and mystical vibes.
Catemple’s medium volatility keeps the gameplay balanced, while the theoretical RTP stands at 94%. Bets range from 20 cents to $/€100, with several X-iter feature buys available for those eager to jump straight into the action.
The slot uses a scatter pays mechanic, paying out whenever a minimum of seven matching symbols land anywhere on the grid.
There are no paylines, clusters, or traditional win lines. The symbols include lower-value disks with mice, fish bones, bells, and paw prints, while the premium symbols are colorful gems in purple, blue, green, and red.
Winning symbols disappear, triggering a tumble feature that continues until no new wins appear.
Special Features
Catemple is packed with exciting elements like Golden Coins, Mystery symbols, Feature symbols, a Bonus Game, a Super Bonus Game, and X-iter feature buy options.
Golden Coins
The Collect Zone, located at the bottom row, is key to triggering special bonuses. Golden Coins that land here can trigger various effects.
Coins with multipliers add their value to a global multiplier, which starts at x1 for each new base game and enhances all subsequent wins.
Bonus and Super Bonus Coins collected in the Zone can activate the Bonus and Super Bonus Games. There’s even a MAX WIN coin that guarantees a payout up to the game’s win limit.
Feature Symbols
Mystery symbols can reveal different feature symbols, including:
- Wild: Substitutes for any pay symbol.
- Hot Wild: Adds 1 to 3 new Wild or Hot Wild symbols, spreading further each time.
- Paw Strike: Eliminates non-winning symbols and moves remaining Wilds, Coins, and features to the Collect Zone.
- Multipliers, Bonus, Super Bonus, or Coin Symbols.
Bonus Game & Super Bonus Game
Collecting bonus symbols triggers the Bonus Game with three free drops after all wins are completed.
Gathering between two and four Bonus symbols grants five, seven, or nine free drops, respectively.
During the Bonus Game, the Collect Zone expands to two rows, increasing winning potential.
Any non-winning drops boost the global multiplier by +1, and collecting a Super Bonus symbol upgrades the round and adds a free drop.
The Super Bonus Game extends the Collect Zone to three rows, maintaining the global multiplier throughout the free rounds.
X-iter Feature
For those seeking a shortcut to the action, the X-iter menu offers several options:
- Bonus Hunt: 3x the bet for a higher chance of triggering a Bonus Game.
- Mystery Symbols: 10x the bet for a round with at least three Mystery symbols.
- Coin Row: 25x the bet to start with a row of instant pay coins.
- Bonus Game: 100x the bet for 7 free drops.
- Super Bonus Game: 500x the bet for 9 free drops.
Conclusion
All in all, Catemple offers a fresh take on feline-themed slots, blending scatter pays, multipliers, and quirky features with an entertaining, lighthearted design.
While not the most bizarre of ELK Studios’ creations, it strikes a perfect balance of fun and functionality, making it an appealing choice for both casual players and those seeking a more unique slot experience.
