Interview: Inside the Aristocats Game - Cats Rule Their Castles by Endorphina

Updated: 17.05.2024

Reviewed by Jekaterina Dubnicka

Fact checked by Nikita Lukanenoks

The Endorphina provider released the Aristocats slot in February 2024. Our Slotsjudge experts can’t wait to communicate with the team to find out all the insights, paying attention to the process of the game’s development, its bonus features, the team’s personal look at the players’ needs, and the provider’s thoughts about the iGaming industry’s trends in general.

The Aristocats slot explores two themes, transforming cats into members of the aristocracy

Questions and Answers

1. Cats and castles – that’s a combination we don’t see every day but can imagine, knowing their nature! How did you come up with the quirky idea of cats ruling their own kingdom in Aristocats?

As you said, cats have this sort of demeanor about them that very much resembles the behavior of royalty. Sometimes, it feels as if our cats believe they own us, not the other way around. From this funny realization, we started jokingly drawing sketches of cats wearing crowns and other noble attire. This gave us the idea to further pursue this concept and we are so glad that we did!

2. Your Aristocats game has a really unique artistic style, transforming cats into nobility. Were there any specific classical paintings or artists that inspired you to blend high art with the playful theme of cats in the game?

We have a team of wonderful, incredibly creative, and talented people, without whose help, Endorphina wouldn’t be widely recognized as the most innovative slot provider in the industry. As we mentioned before, the idea behind the game started as an innocent joke that led to sketches and doodles, until it eventually evolved into the masterpiece that is Aristocats today.

3. The aristocratic cats in the game are quite stylish. Did you look at any real-life furry friends for inspiration?

Once the idea was there, we started looking for inspiration from real-life cats on the internet, and of course in the real world. The designer is a big fan of cats - she owns two cats, and these two creatures were her inspiration for this game, as Renaissance paintings, of course.

4. There’s a Classic Risk game in Aristocats. What's that all about, and why did you decide to include it?

The Classic Risk Game is definitely a must-have, and all our slots have it. It’s a fun and thrilling way for players to double their adrenaline rush, as well as their winnings!

The average RTP in the risk game is 84% but the player’s chances can be higher or lower in every round.

5. In the game, there’s a shiny Royal Family Bonus Game. How did the team dream up this sparkly feature?

Royal families doing whatever it takes to get their fair share of the ancestral treasure? You see it everywhere! The idea behind the bonus was that everyone gets a different portion of the family fortune, some big and some small, but only a select few will be lucky enough to inherit the entire thing – in this case, that’s represented by the Ultra Jackpot! Because we loved the idea of adding big pictures of cats on the reels, we created the graphics first and then started to think about the mechanics of the game, which turned out quite excellent in the end!

6. There are tons of slot games out there. What’s the special charm of Aristocats that you think will win players over?

The entire ambiance of royalty and luxury makes players feel excited and ready to be included in the lavish lifestyle. With Aristocats, it’s impossible not to feel the intoxicating anticipation that something big and worthwhile is about to happen! Plus, we think that the worldwide love for cats will attract the players.

7. Just for fun: If you guys were part of the Aristocats world, what kind of cat would you be and why?

We have a special connection to every cat in the Aristocats world, which makes it difficult to choose just one. However, if we had to, we would probably pick the black cat, as there is something about her that instantly grabs your attention, and we believe that statement perfectly embodies the essence of Endorphina.

Conclusion

It was a pleasure for our Slotsjudge experts to not only test the stunning Aristocats slot but also to ask its developers how they came up with certain ideas and features for this iGaming masterpiece. We like the company’s approach to making the games bonus-packed and paying attention to each tiny detail of the plot and design. For sure, we were happy to interview Endorphina’s experts, and we are eagerly waiting for more releases soon.

Jekaterina Dubnicka

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With 6 years in the iGaming industry, Jekaterina specialises in slots. At Slotsjudge, she champions collaborations with game providers and presents industry news to the audience, blending business with fun.