Lucky Shih Tzu

Players seeking the best online slots will want to look closely at Lucky Shihtzu, an adorable slot released by Spin Games.

With a free spin Feature Game and Wheel Power Game, this title definitely does not go to the dogs.

Theme

Did you know that Shihtzus were one the prize lapdogs of Chinese Emperors?

Though the reputation is not well-known in the West, where this breed is more closely associated with high-pitched yipping, these dogs’s self-image remains fully royal. And the association with great wealth and good fortune remains strong in East Asia. Fitting, then, that Spin Games has seen fit to elevate this tiny pooches to online slot status.

Is the resulting game regal and loyal, though, or does it soil the carpet?

Read on the find out!

To begin with, gaming symbols are not limited to the adorable dogs, but also include their collars, eager children, playing card values, and lucky 8’s and 88’s. A set of Chinese characters act as wild, substituting for other symbols to form winning combinations.

This game’s most important symbols, however…

… are the twin scatter symbols. A golden trophy appears on the middle reels, the gateway to free spins, while the Power Wheel symbol appears on the outer two reels to trigger the Wheel of Power bonus.

The overall feel of gameplay is ornate, with flowing, orange wallpaper behind the five reels. A soothing soundtrack adds to the relaxed atmosphere, with digital sound effects punctuating wins.

Betting Options and Functions

There are 40 adjustable paylines in this coin-based slot, with bet per line adjustable from 1 – 20. This yields a very broad overall per-spin bet range of 1 – 800 credits.

Turbo speed is available for players who prefer a faster game tempo. Autoplay can be engaged for up to 200 spins at a time, though gamblers should exercise caution, as there is no loss limit available.

The overall theoretical return to player ratio is slightly above-average at 96.03%.

Bonus Features

• Feature Game begins when three scatter symbols appear anywhere on the reels
• 10 free spins will be awarded
• A double win multiplier is active on all wins during bonus play
• Extra wilds are added to the reels during the feature

• Two Wheel Power symbols on the outer reels begin the Wheel Power Game 
• A double-layered wheel appears, with the top layer awarding prizes and a possible re-spin, while the bottom layer awards additional spins
• Players begin with one initial spin
• Credit slices range from 1–10x
• Other prizes can be won on any spin and include 25 times the total bet and up to 4 additional wheel spin

Our Take

Lucky Shihtzu is a noble slot indeed! With two sizable bonus features available, players will have much to look forward to and nothing to yip about.

Fans of this designer should check out Triple Bombshell Betties. This is another strong slot from Spin Games with a totally different feel – it emphasizes gorgeous women and 20th century warfare.