Durga - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

According to Indian mythology, Mahisha was a King who was greatly favoured by the Indian Gods. He was so devout that Brahma granted him a wish, and Mahisha chose immortality. So the gods decreed that he could never be killed by a man or an animal. Sadly for them, Mahisha soon became mad with power, and the gods became desperate for a way to destroy him. So they created the Goddess Durga, who hunted down Mahisha and battled with him over the course of 15 days and nights. Eventually he transformed himself into a bull, and she killed him, winning acclaim from the gods themselves, as well as the people of India, who celebrate her victory every year.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

If you’re a fan of the gorgeous Pearls of India slot demo you’ll almost certainly love Durga. An authentic Indian soundtrack helps to ramp up the atmosphere as you take part in the battle between the Goddess and bull-headed Mahisha. Beautiful imagery conveys the mystery of this beautiful goddess, with reels filled with symbols representing her power. Durga is depicted with 8 arms, each of which holds a weapon or flower given to her by the other Gods. Some of these items appear as symbols in their own right, such as the conch shell and the ring of fire, also known as the Sudarshana Chakra. Other weapons are attached to the playing card icons to make them fit with the game’s overall theme.

Durga RTP & Volatility

Durga has an RTP of 96%, so there are certainly some decent cash prizes to be won. But caution is advised, since this is a medium-volatility slot, so it can be hard on your bankroll. We advise playing the game for free, at least in the first instance. It will give you a good insight into how Endorphina demo slots play out over time. But it also gives you time to experiment with different wagering strategies, to find your personal sweet spot.

How to Play Durga

1 Durga is played out across 40 fixed paylines, so there are no changes that can be made there. So all you need to do is to decide on how much to stake on each payline. Keep an eye on the Total Bet window, to show your bet per line across all 40 paylines.

2 Pressing Spin will play out one single game of Durga.

3 For multiple spins at the same stake, select the Autoplay function. First you need to select your parameters for the feature. Head for the triple-line menu at the top right-hand corner of the screen, then scroll the options to Autoplay, where you can set the number of automatic spins, plus win and loss limits. After this you only need to hit the Autoplay button on your console to repeat the feature.

4 The menu button also gives you access to the game’s rules and paytable. You can also adjust sound settings and graphics quality, and review your gaming statistics for the session.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

The cost of playing Durga starts at just 0.01 per payline. So your total wagering range is from 0.40 to 400.00, making this a game suitable for all types of slots fans. Line up three, four or five matching symbols across one of the 40 paylines to win a cash prize, shown as multiples of your line bet.

9 = 5x, 15x, 25x

10 = 5x, 15x, 25x

J = 5x, 15x, 25x

Q = 5x, 15x, 25x

K = 10x, 20x, 55x

A = 10x, 20x, 55x

Lotus blossom = 15x, 25x, 75x

Conch shell = 15x, 25x, 75x

Sudarshana Chakra (ring of fire) = 15x, 55x, 100x

Bell = 20x, 75x, 250x

The bull-headed Mahisha is the game’s Scatter symbol, awarding payouts during the base game only for landing three symbols on the reels.

3 x Scatters = 200x

Max-win 100,000x

Volatility Medium

Top RTP 96%

Durga Bonus Features & Free Spins

The lion is the Wild symbol on the reels of Durga. He doesn’t appear on reel 1, so he can’t trigger any wins on his own. But fans of expanding wilds will be delighted to see him appear, since he can expand to cover an area larger than 3 x 3 spaces on the grid. And that can generate some big cash payouts.

Mahisha Scatter symbols only appear on reels 2, 3 and 4, but they award a cash prize when you land three on one, as well as activating the game’s Free Spin bonus round. You can select your own Free Spins bonus from the following options:

28 Free Spins with a 1x multiplier

16 Free Spins with a 2x multiplier

11 Free Spins with a 3x multiplier

7 Free Spins with a 5x multiplier

Following any win you can choose to take the win, or to risk it. Guess the colour of a playing card to double your win, or correctly guess the suit to quadruple the amount. Get it wrong though, and you forfeit that win completely.

Overall Review

Durga is a beautiful and immersive game with some really nice features. We particularly liked the Expanding Wild feature, in which the lion expands to fill multiple spaces, as Durga appears on his back carrying her arsenal of weapons, as well as the traditional lotus flower. This is a slot that really does manage to conjure up the atmosphere of India, while providing plenty of opportunities to amass a big cash payout. Just remember to explore the game for free before you attempt to risk any of your own cash on a spinning session.

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