Anubix Slot Machine
Come face to face with the guardian of the underworld in this Ancient Egyptian themed slot machine by Novomatic. Anubix, the god of the afterlife is this game's overseer, in which players are invited to spin their way through the pyramids and delve deep into the tombs to find the ancient treasure loot worth up to 10,000,000 credits.
There are 5 reels and 5 paylines, meaning that the game is nice and simple – perfect for beginners and veteran bettors alike. There are also a few special features such as wild and scatter symbols, free spins and a gamble game. In actual fact, these are quite generic gameplay features for all Novomatic games so you should know exactly what to expect if you have played any slot machines by this provider before.
The Same Old Ancient Egyptian Theme
The theme of Ancient Egypt has been done time and time before by many software providers. Even Novomatic have previous form in the genre with games such as Book of Ra, Ramses 2 and Pharoah's Gold. Sadly, Anubix doesn't really bring anything new to the genre and it actually pales in comparison to many other Egyptian themed slots available on the market.
The reason for this is chiefly down to the rudimentary quality of the graphics. Even though Anubix does use some CGI-esque images, they don't really capture the imagination – instead they kind of make the game look like an old and worn out video game. What's more, the general aspect of the game is quite flat and basic with its white reels and unadorned background. This minimal aesthetic may appeal to some players, but games which draw on the riches and prosperity of Ancient Egyptian civilisation should use some sort of embellishment to truly create a sense of wonder.
Riches Can Be Found
This slot machine may not look like the most lavish of games on the surface, but it actually does offer some very big potential wins. That is partly thanks to the fact that there are only 5 paylines and the maximum bet available is 10,000 credits. So, you will have to take some big risks to get your hands on the game's treasure.
The most basic symbols are depicted as player card icons. Line up five of the 10, J, and Q icons to receive 100x the size of the bet per line while K and A will pay back 200x. There are also a number of character symbols, each of which will reward a different winning multiplier when five are found on a pay line. The soldier with a white hat will pay 250x the line bet and the religious man will pay 500x. Find five pharaohs and you will take away 1,000x the value of bets placed on the winning line.
The winnings don't end there, because Anubix features a couple of special symbols. The first of these is the wild symbol, depicted by a female pharaoh character. This icon is the games most lucrative image because five on a payline will multiply the line bet by 5,000x. So, if you place the maximum available line bet of 2,000, you could potentially win up to 10,000,000 credits.
Double Wins On Your Free Spins
The other special symbol featured on Anubix is the scatter icon, represented by a glowing scarab beetle amulet. This icon will pay wins irrespective of whether it falls on pay lines to not, and if you find three or more then you will be rewarded with some free spins of the reels. Triggering the free spins feature will take you to a new screen where you have to overturn three stones to reveal how many spins you will receive, which could be anywhere between 5 and 18.
During these free spins, Anubix himself will make random appearances on the third wheel. But don't worry because this keeper of the dead is not coming to take you to the underworld. Instead, he will double all wins if and when he pops up. Now there's a good doggy!
Go for the Gold or be Cursed
Punters can boost their balance after any winning spin by using the double or nothing gamble feature. This poses a simple 50/50 question: is the face-down playing card red or black? A correct guess will double your wins while an incorrect guess will eradicate all qualifying wins and accrued gambled wins.
Substance Over Beauty
With only 5 paylines and a very high maximum bet, Anubix certainly presents quite a prosperous proposition to big risk punters. This is a good thing because there isn't much else going for this game in terms of graphics and visual aspects, nor are there any particularly mind-blowing bonus features to get stuck into. Nonetheless, players with an interest in Ancient Egyptian history might find something worthwhile in this simple game.
