Chimney Sweep Slot Machine
Chimney Sweep is perhaps one of the most original video slot games there is in terms of game universe. Not many developers would bet on a chimney sweeper-inspired slot indeed, but that is what Endorphina has done regardless.
The game is played on five spinning reels, with a small and simple setup of ten paylines maximum. This might seem minimalistic, but Chimney Sweep has some pleasant surprises in store.
Let’s take a moment to look more closely at this one-of-a-kind creation…
Autumn in Europe
Chimney Sweep is apparently set in an old, historical European town. The background is full of lovely details: a bright blue sky with a bird flying across occasionally, orange autumn leaves gently moving in the breeze over a multitude of tiled roofs. This gives the game a quaint feeling, quite pleasant and relaxing for the players.
The commands blend within the game’s general atmosphere easily in a light blue colour, and the game soundtrack complements well its graphics with a light and slightly old-fashioned tone.
Endorphina has done a great job creating a coherent universe for an unusual theme; it is a real pleasure to look at. But you are probably getting curious about the actual gameplay of Chimney Sweep, and that is what we will touch on in the next section.
Soot-Free Action
The game setup will be familiar to you if you have played Endorphina slot games in the past. There are three main settings to which you should pay attention before letting the reels spin if you play to a plan. Setting the value of the coin is the first step, and it is done by clicking the Coin icon at the top left hand corner of the game screen. Your total credit will be automatically adjusted according to the coin value you choose.
Moving to the bottom of the screen, you will be able to choose how many coins to put on the table for your next bet, as well as how many of the 10 potential paylines you are willing to bet on. Click the corresponding arrows and displays to modify each setting. And that’s it: you are good to go! Spin the reels once or click the Auto button to let the computer take care of the spinning for you.
Lucky Symbols
You will find 12 icons on the Chimney Sweep paytable list, all of them carefully drawn and fitting well within the general frame of the game.
It begins with the usual suspects hailing from the playing card universe, from 9 to Ace in ascending order of value. These lower symbols boast an elegant, curvy silver font.
The rest of the list is full of good luck charms and, somehow, chimney sweeping-related icons. We start with a Horseshoe, a Wind Vane in the shape of a rooster, a Rainbow over the city rooftops, a blue Bird and a Pig holding a four-leaf clover in its mouth. Combinations of several of the same symbols (sometimes as little as two!) on an active payline will trigger a cash price, which you will be able to add to your credits. You will also have the possibility to double your prize by clicking the Take Risk button: a separate, simple card game against the computer will start. Find the card that is higher than the one revealed at the beginning and that’s a win! Tread carefully though, as a wrong choice means that you will lose it all.
Down the Chimney
Last but not least, the final two symbols are definitely the ones any ambitious player should keep an eye out for.
The Fireplace icon is the Scatter card in Chimney Sweep. Don’t worry about paylines here, you just need to have at least two Fireplaces on screen to start amassing extra coins. The real fun begin with three and more of them though, not only because your wins will get substantially bigger, but also since they will trigger a 15 Free Spin Bonus – during which all your wins are automatically multiplied by three. Imagine the possibilities there!
And finally, the queen of the game is the Chimney Sweep herself: a young, pin-up like female character clad in black and with an immaculate smile. Five Sweeps on a payline and the jackpot is yours! She will also substitute any other symbol except the Fireplaces, as she is also the Wild card of the game.
A Classic Approach to an Original Game Universe
Chimney Sweep by Endorphina takes you to a universe where few if any other slot games have wandered: soot-filed chimneys and city rooftops. The result is entertaining and original, a good game for first time players thanks to its simplicity.
The most lucrative combinations are comparatively less numerous, however, which is something players should also keep in mind.
