Fortune 88

Players on the lookout for the best video slots won’t want to miss out on Fortune 88, the classical Chinese title from Mobilots Gaming.

Though this game is all about a relaxing day by the sea, there are serious wins to be had: be on the watch for the instant win Bonus Game, Free Spins, firecracker wilds, and much more.

Theme

Mobilots has long been respected for its reliable, high-quality construction of its games, cross-platform optimization – although they create all kinds of well-built games, online slots have long been their area of passion and expertise.

They turn their attention to traditional Chinese aesthetics in this title – an elegant red background frames the five reels. Gaming symbols include golden lions and roaring dragons, as well as red Chinese characters and two iterations of the number 8, which is especially auspicious in Chinese culture. The Western playing card values ace through jack provide lower-value symbols.

Fireworks bursting in the sky act as wilds, substituting for all other symbols (except Free Spins) to help form winning combinations.

A red paper lantern acts as the Bonus symbol, opening the way to the instant payout bonus game.

This title’s most gaming important symbols, however…

… are the red dice scatters. These open the way to free spins, where the game’s top payouts can be found.

Betting Options and Functions

There are 30 adjustable paylines, all paying from left to right. Coin size can be set between 0.50–5.00 for an extraordinarily broad overall per-spin bet range of 0.50–150.00 times the betting currency.

Autoplay is available for up to 100 spins, though players should exercise caution, as there are no win/loss limits available. Turbo spin is also available for players who prefer a faster gaming tempo.

Player options, payline information, game rules, and more are available via an expanding menu at the lower right corner of the game screen. Information regarding the theoretical return to player ratio is not available, which can be a red flag for experienced players.

Features

• Three or more Free Spin Scatter Symbols on the reels will trigger the free spins feature.
• 5, 10, 20 freebies will be awarded, depending on how may symbols began the feature.

• The appearance of three or more lantern bonus symbols will trigger the instant win bonus game.
• One round of play is awarded for three symbols awarded; an additional round is awarded for each bonus symbol beyond the first.
• Like scatter symbols, the triggering symbols need not appear within a payline to begin the feature.
• Players are given a choice among four lanterns. Some contain cash prizes, while others will float away when selected.
• Play continues, and prizes will be added together, until a lantern floats away.

Our Take

Mobilots has built a charming slot that will appeal to discerning players of all backgrounds.

Of course, it would be nice to have precise RTP information, but on the whole, this game’s bright design and abundant features make it well worth a try.

Players interested in exploring another culturally-themed title may wish to explore Sugar & ICE Christmas, this designer’s yuletide slot.