BGaming has unveiled a new Japan-themed slot called Yokai. Developed in partnership with Portuguese street artist Gonçalo MAR, this new game will see players embark on a surreal journey to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Yokai Metrics
- Rows: 3
- Reels: 5
- Paylines: 20
- RTP: 97%
- Volatility: Medium/High
- Min/max bet: 0.20/32
- Max win: 8,000x
Enter a World of Japanese Spirits
Yokai is, as its title suggests, inspired by its namesake Japanese spirits, which have captured the Western imagination. Taking place in the foothills of Mount Fuji, the game introduces players to a mysterious samurai who will accompany them on this adventure. Players are in good hands as the samurai is, in fact, the son of the Sea Dragon King and the Mountain Fairy and is there to protect them during this spiritual journey.
As players fire the reels of this atmospheric title, they will meet various yokai and collect magical talismans. With 20 paylines, 97% RTP, and a max win of 8,000x the bet, players are sure to remain engaged with every spin.
As mentioned, the title has been inspired by the artistic vision of Gonçalo MAR. The Lisbon-born artist has been drawing graffiti ever since 1998 and is known for often imbuing his works with influences from Japanese culture, comic books, and animation.
Exciting Features Will Help Players Navigate This Strange Land
The game’s unique visuals are not the only thing that is cool about Yokai. While the art is there to attract players, the mechanics are what ensure they will stay.
To that end, Yokai employs two types of Wilds – blue and red, both represented by an eerie Japanese building with a huge toothed mouth. While both types of Wild symbols substitute for any other symbol, with the exception of Scatter symbols, red ones also carry multipliers of up to +10. Wild symbols can only appear on reels 2, 3, and 4.
Scatter symbols, represented by Tori gates, on the other hand, appear on reels 1, 3, and 5. Three Scatters pay anywhere and trigger Free Spins.
Before the feature, 9 moons appear. The kindly samurai then cuts them, revealing numbers from 1 to 3. The numbers are then added together to determine how many free spins the players get.
The Moon Multiplier, which resets with every spin, is there to stay during Free Spins, growing as the round progresses. To top it all off, all Wilds stick during the feature, providing players with a shot at huge payouts.
Players can also buy Free Spins in markets where this is allowed.