Chinese New Year

Theme

Oriental themes are quite popular among software developers and slot players.

This time, EvoPlay Entertainment decided to use the most important annual holiday in China as an inspiration for the game’s theme – Chinese New Year.

Also known as the Spring Festival in modern China, this holiday is all about the new beginnings, and it’s celebrated on the night of the new moon that appears between 21st January and 20th February each year. 

In the backdrop of the reels …

… you can see the old town with red pagodas, lanterns gently swinging and fireworks lighting the night sky. 

The soundtrack is upbeat and it goes well with the festive theme. The symbols are not really spinning, as much falling on and from reels, which are guarded by gold and red dragon.

Hard work and the effort designers invested really shows! The attention given to details, especially in the depiction of symbols, is astonishing.

Betting Options and Symbols

Developer opted for a 5x3 grid with 25 fixed lines.

The coin value goes from 0.01 $ to 1 $ and you can play with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 20 coins per line.

The minimum bet per spin is 0.25 $ while the maximum bet is 500 $ per spin. So, both players on the restricted budget and high rollers will find this title appealing.

And…

…what symbols can be found on the reels?

Well, every single one of them is following the theme.

Among the low – value icons you’ll find are traditional Chinese cookies, firecrackers, coins, flags, lanterns, and banners. If you get 5 lanterns on the pay-line, the reward will be 300 coins while the same number of banners will get you 400 coins.

The high – value icons are red and yellow dragons. Five red dragons on the payline and you’ll get 700 coins. The yellow dragon will get you 500 coins if you manage to lend 5 of them on the line. 

However:

There is one more icon on the reels, and that’s the Wild.

Represented by the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Wild substitutes for all other symbols, and if you’re lucky enough to land 5 of them, you’ll be rewarded with 1.000 coins.

Special Features

The only downside to this title is the fact that there are NO bonus spins or any significant additional game.

The only special feature is the Multiplier Meter. 

Situated above the reels, this meter can help players increase their winnings. It is activated by a winning combination, and it starts at 2x but can go as high as 32x. The Meter increases with sequential winning, and after the first losing spin, it gets deactivated. 

Conclusion

Although not having any bonus rounds is kind of a bummer, this slot is still outstanding when it comes to graphics. Remarkable design, beautiful animations, and authentic oriental soundtrack create immersive gameplay. ‘Multiplier Meter’ is a nice addition, and is in a way making up for the lack of bonus spins.