Sakura Fortune (Quickspin) Slot Demo & Review

Some online slots just become an instant hit, and it must be a dream come true for game providers like Quickspin who see a release such as Sakura Fortune gain huge recognition within the industry. Oh, and not to mention the sound of the cash register ringing with the possibility of sequels and more to follow. As it happens, that is just what Quickspin went on to do, and whether you think they are better than the original or not, once you’re done with our review and demo today, head over to Sakura Fortune 2 and Sakrua Forunte Epic Bloom to see what you make of them.

We’re taking you over to the paytable next, where, starting with the premiums, we have the Emperor worth 10x if five land across a payline. Next is the Empress, valued at 5x, with the Samurai paying 3x, and the Dragon and Jade Statues with equal returns of 2x for a full line of five. Moving on to the lower pays are the Gold and Silver Coins worth 1.25x, with the Bronze and Green Coins finalising the pays section and sharing payouts of 1x for a winning combination of five.

Bringing this section to a close, we end with the betting structure on Sakura Fortune. Players can opt to spin the reels from a minimum of €0.20, with the max stake on the slot hitting a high of €100.

Sakura Fortune is played across a 5×3 reel format, where 40 fixed paylines are in place. Wins are awarded and paid when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel first.

Sakura Fortune Respin

The Sakura Fortune respin is active in both the base game and the free spin feature but behaves a little differently in each, mainly through the way that it’s triggered. So, in this section, we will focus purely on how this modifier triggers during the base game. For any respins to be awarded, you will need two princess wild symbols to fully cover reels 2, 3, or 4. Players should note that these are the only reels on which these wilds will appear.

Although the princess wild symbols can land in full reel position to trigger the respin bonus, it is far more likely that you will initiate this feature through the symbols nudging into place. This will occur when two or more of the princess wilds land in view; they will begin to move and either nudge to fully cover the reels or tease you and remain in place.

To trigger the free spin feature on Sakura Fortune, you will need a bonus symbol to land on each of the reels 1, 2, and 3, with these being the only reels that the bonus symbols will appear on. Players should also be aware that they can trigger the feature with a mixture of bonus symbols and the Sakura Wild, who also doubles up to act as a scatter. If the bonus round is successfully triggered, you will be awarded 9 free spins.

Free Spins Feature

During your free spins, you are hoping to see the Princess Wild land in view on reels 2, 3, and 4. Unlike the base game, the Princess Wild is guaranteed to nudge into position when landing in view. Once this has happened, you will be awarded a respin. Furthermore, it will become a sticky wild and remain in place for the remainder of your bonus.