Sumo Sumo

One of the most beloved sports in Japan nowadays receives a small recognition from software developer ELK Studios, introducing the Sumo Sumo online slot. What happens when two Sumo wrestlers find themselves across from each other?

Well, many great things apparently as the studio implemented a variety of engaging extras to keep players entertained and on the edge of their seats. There can be only one winner, taking home prizes of up to 25,000x the bet.

Theme and Symbols

Although not being placed directly in the arena, players still get a clear picture of the title’s theme. There are several items indicating the humble life of Japanese sumo wrestlers spread across the screen while the soundtrack reminds rather of a techno beat.

Squared fruits such as Watermelons, Oranges, Grapes and Cherries combined with Red and Blue Sumo Wrestlers make up for the pay table. A slightly more serious appearance of Sumo Wrestlers compared to the Super Sumorelease from Fantasma Games.

Betting Options and Features

The game is played on a 5x5 reel setup with 259 ways to win, featuring a highly volatile math model with a RTP of 94%. Perhaps not the best odds we’ve seen in ELK Studios’ online briefcase of slots.

On the other hand, stakes range from 0,20 - 100,00 credits per strike.

When it comes to the features of the game, there are many, here we go.

Sumo Stack Respin - Landing adjacent Sumo Wrestlers can make them jump on top of each other and create a Wild Sumo Stack upon a winning spin. Counting as 1 position, the Stack acts as a Wild and also contains a multiplier equal to the number of Sumo Wrestlers they include.

What is more, creating a Wild Sumo Stack also delivers a Respin where the Stack moves one position to the right. In case the Stack makes it all the way to the rightmost reel, the reverse process occurs.

It is also possible during the respin for the opposite colored Wild Sumo Stack to appear on the same row, starting a brawl. Whichever Stack wins, gets its multiplier multiplied by the value of the loser’s stack.

Speedboat Bonus - Get 3 Speedboat Bonus Icons in view to trigger the feature. This one plays with 3 spins on a 5x5 setup with a new collection feature. In addition, there are several special symbols enhancing the round’s gameplay furthermore.

These are Swimmer Sumo, Wakeboarder Sumo, Ramp, Harpoonist and Turbo Harpoonist.

Free Spins - It takes only 2 Scatters to appear to win 6 spins free of charge where Wild Sumo Stacks remain locked in position for the duration of the feature. Moreover, the round is retriggerable.

Lastly, the good old ELK Studios X-iter feature is also present, allowing you to purchase between 5 options.

Wrapping Up

With all things considered, the Sumo Sumo online slot is a rather fascinating release from this studio. It boasts a plethora of engaging features, exciting gameplay experience and, most importantly, a maximum exposure of 25,000x the bet.