Samurai Ken

Theme

From time to time, software developers create a slot with a truly unique style.

There are instances where people realize that designing a video game can be an artistic endeavor as much as technological. And in this case, you’re blown away by magnificent illustrations right from the get – go.

Fantasma Games, a Swedish casino software provider, is taking us to Japan, right to the middle of an epic battle between a legendary warrior and a dragon.

Visually…

…the influence of the manga Japanese comics is more than evident. The graphics are stunning, while the colors are deep and soothing. The soundtrack follows the theme perfectly.

Betting Options and Symbols

Samurai Ken has 5 reels, 3 rows and 20 fixed pay-lines.

Before you start spinning, you have to set the bet which goes from 0.20 € up to 20 € per spin.

NOW:

When we take a look at the pay-table, we’ll see Samurai Ken and the dragon as the most prominent regular icons on the grid. Samurai were warriors of the pre- modern Japan, and their main weapon and symbol was the sward. In the case of this release…

…this legendary warrior is actually an anthropomorphic tiger in full samurai kimono. Dragons in Japanese mythology are considered malevolent beasts. So, it’s not really a surprise to see this magnificent creature taking the role of the antagonist in this scenario.

AND…

…beside these two icons, there are also old coins, red helmets, dragon’s eye, claw, sward and treasure chest spinning on the grid.

Special Features

There are a couple of special perks for punters who decide to try their luck with this slot.

The first among them is the Sticky Win, and hopefully you’ll be able to activate this feature frequently. Every time a winning streak occurs it will trigger the re – spin. All the symbols which are part of the winning combination…

…will stick to their respective positions, while the rest of will spin again. This round will continue as long as you’re adding new icons to the winning line.

BUT!

IF you manage to land 3 Scatters, you’ll trigger the Bonus spins round. Represented by a blue flag, the Scatter appears on reels 1, 3 and 5. The unusual thing about this feature is that…

…it’s not linked to any specific number of spins.

The start of this round marks the start of the battle between Samurai Ken and the dragon. With every spin, they strike. The meter above the reels is tracking the progress, moving left or right with each blow, and when it reaches the end of one side, the round ends.

During this battle, one more symbol appears on the grid – the Wild. It substitutes for all icons bar the Scatter.

Conclusion

Overall, what an immersive gameplay!

High – rollers won’t be pleased with the offered bet range, but the amazing set of special perks adds an extra layer of appeal. The Sticky Win during the base game can lead players to a nice series of wins and a possibility to gain bonus spins is always appreciated by punters.