Sakura Fortune (Quickspin) Slot Demo & Review

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Sakura Fortune Slot Review
Provider Quickspin
Reels5
Rows4
Paylines40
Bonus Rounds1
Bet Range0.20 - 100
VolatilityHigh
Max Win1,023x
Bonus BuyNo
RTP96.58%
Our Rating8.0

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Game Overview

The life of a samurai is often romanticised in modern TV and cinema, with a warrior fighting their way through hundreds of enemies before saving the kingdom single-handedly. I’m not sure that would be quite the case had you lived in those times, but it sells cinema tickets and now online slots, it seems, too. Why do I say this? Because we’ve got the Quickspin slot Sakura Fortune to tell you about today, a 5-reel game with 40 fixed paylines, an RTP of 96.58%, and a maximum win of 1,023x the bet.

Centre to all of the exciting elements of the game is the Sakura wild symbol. When at least two land in the base game, they can expand to the entire length of the reel before sticking in place and rewarding a free respin. This feature is enhanced during the free spins round, with all wilds that hit guaranteeing to expand and remaining sticky for the duration of the feature.

As far as Asian slots are concerned, Sakura Fortune has all of the early makings of becoming an instant classic. Do you agree? Or will you be giving the game a miss? Find out what we think in our review below and try the slot for yourself in the free play demo.

Theme, Stakes, Paylines & Symbols

Sakura Fortune slot paytable
Sakura Fortune slot paytable

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.

Base Game & Modifiers

Sakura Fortune slot base game
Sakura Fortune slot base game

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.

Sakura Fortune Free Spin Feature

Sakura Fortune slot free spins feature
Sakura Fortune slot free spins feature

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.

Pros

  • Excellent use of sticky wilds in the free spins.
  • The chance for the wilds to expand and respin in the base game.
  • High RTP.

Cons

  • A low maximum win of 1,023x.
  • No bonus buy option.

Sakura Fortune Slot Review Final Thoughts

There are a vast amount of Asian-themed slots online, but Sakura Fortune is one of the most popular. We think this is down to the smoothness of the gameplay, the crisp design and graphics, and a bonus feature that has the potential to pay a good return on your stake. If you're heading on an oriental slot journey, then Sakura Fortune is an excellent place to start and a game we thoroughly recommend you try.

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