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88 Fortunes Megaways Review
Set in ancient China, 88 Fortunes is a six-reel slot by Bally and SD Digital that incorporates the Big Time Gaming Megaways mechanism.
Set in ancient China, 88 Fortunes is a six-reel slot by Bally and SD Digital that incorporates the Big Time Gaming Megaways mechanism. Featuring cascading reels, unlimited win multipliers, free spins, and a bonus picker, this dynamic and original slot gives players 117,649 ways to win, while enjoying a trip through time and space to discover the secrets of the East.
How to Play 88 Fortunes Megaways Slot
You can place bets from 0.08 to 88 coins on each spin, adjusting the amount using the arrow buttons as much as you like. Your eventual winnings will depend on your initial stake.
There are also a couple of handy features to help you ‘control’ the game more effectively, such as Autoplay - where you can set a designated number of spins and just watch it go, and fast spin mode, which does exactly what it says and speeds up the rate the reels spin.
How to Win 88 Fortunes Megaways
As with any other Megaways slot, you need to land three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels, from left to right to win. The outer reels can hold two - six symbols and the four middle reels can hold up to seven each, with the middle-reel symbols spinning horizontally instead of vertically.
The cascading reels feature means that, whenever you land a winning combination, all the symbols will fall and new ones will drop into the empty spaces, to helping you to make more lucrative combinations. The traditional playing card symbols are the low-paying symbols, while the higher-paying symbols are Chinese symbols of luck, such as a turtle, a jade eagle, a vase, and a boat.
Special Features & Bonuses
On top of the cascading reels common to most Megaways slots, 88 Fortunes offers some unusual bonus features and little extras to add interest to the standard format. Here's how you can activate each feature:
Select the Credits
Not strictly a ‘bonus feature’ but a nice addition, after every spin 88 Fortune Megaways gives you the chance to select credits from the right-hand side of the screen, to add more high paying symbols, such as the golden bowls, to the paytable. However, when you do so you will be increasing your stake proportionally, so bear that in mind.
The Picker Feature
The Wild is a Fu Bat symbol that will substitute for all other symbols apart from the scatter symbol. Appearing only on reels 2-5 it adds coins to the Coin Pot you can see at the top of the reels. As soon as there are coins in there, it is possible to activate the 88 Fortune Megaways bonus game at any time.
The Picker feature will be triggered by the Fu Bat Wild landing on the reels specified above. The bonus game opens on a new screen where you will see 15 golden coins, click the coins until you find three of a kind to scoop a 10, 12 or 15 free spins reward. The free spins also come with a win multiplier. If the feature is triggered during free spins, the golden pot will activate another 10, 12, or 15 free spins before returning you to the free spins.
Free Spins Feature
The fun features don't stop there, as 88 Fortune Megaways also has a free spins feature. Land four or more Gong scatter symbols along the reels to activate the free spins feature. They need to be on consecutive reels, though, as two on one reel will only count as one. The number of free spins you get is determined by the number of Gong scatter that land as below:
- 4 scatters: 8 free spins
- 5 scatters: 10 free spins
- 6 scatters: 12 free spins
You can land another 8-15 free spins during the free spins round, providing you land 3-5 more Gong scatters from reel one.
88 Fortunes Megaways Design & Theme
As with many Chinese-themed slots, red and gold feature heavily, while multiples of 8 are also considered lucky in China, hence the name. The graphics are attractive and the symbols are well rendered. The theme is consistent through the bonus features and the 88 Fortune Megaways slot plays equally well on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
88 Fortunes Megaways RTP
88 Fortune Megaways has an RTP of 96.06% and is a high volatility game. This, in addition to the fairly complex reels system, means it's probably better for players who are familiar with the Megaways mechanism, and who don’t mind taking a bigger risk for a potentially higher reward.
Our Verdict
88 Fortunes Megaways is an interesting addition to the Megaways stable thanks to the extra features described above. As mentioned, it's slightly more complicated than your average slot, so it probably wouldn’t be the best choice for a player who hasn’t played any of the other Megaways titles, but others should enjoy a slightly different take on the format.
FAQ
How much can I win on 88 Fortunes Megaways?
You can win up to 10,000x your total stake bet playing 88 Fortunes Megaways.
Does the game have free spins?
Yes, 88 Fortune Megaways has a free spins bonus round with the opportunity to trigger more free spins during this feature.
Can I play 88 Fortunes Megaways free?
Yes, providing you have a valid account, you can usually play demo versions of most slots available at most online casinos.
More Information
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Genre:Chinese
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Game Type:Slots
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Software:Bally Systems
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Volatility:Medium
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Paylines:117649
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Progressive Jackpot:No
