Black and White

There are lots of Asian-themed online slots out there, and if you're familiar with the industry, you most likely don't need us to tell you that. However, the Black and White slot by GamingSoft stands out among the titles in this sub-genre for a few different things. First, the graphics are very strong, and second, there are four different progressive jackpots in this game. It has some other notable features as well, and when that's combined with a pay table that's pretty balanced overall, it gives players a fun and exciting experience.

Format and Layout

In this game, you'll have five reels and three rows, much like the majority of video slots out there today. You'll find that there are only 10 paylines, and though that's fewer than you find on most titles, they pay in both directions. This means you're really getting 20 ways to win on each spin overall. On top of that, the minimum bet is just $0.10 per turn, and that means that you can play for very small stakes while keeping chances to win some major prizes through the progressives, which is something you don't always see.

Wild Panda Symbol and Re-spin Feature

The big, grinning panda is the wild symbol in this game, and he's a big part of where the name Black and White comes from. He substitutes for everything but the fireworks and bun cart bonus symbols. He shows up on the middle three reels only, and he does not get his own payouts as a result. With that having been said, he is responsible for a very valuable feature.

Every single time you get a wild on the reels, he will expand to cover the entire reel vertically in both directions. You'll see the symbol itself turn into a goofy panda trying to balance and juggle a dozen or so buns over his head. When you get this expanding wild, all of your regular pays will be given, and then the wild will lock into place to give you a free re-spin of all of the other reels. If you get another wild on the re-spin, then all of the available wilds lock into place for another re-spin. You can get up to three re-spins for up to three expanded wilds with this feature.

Jackpot Bonus Feature

On the middle three reels, you'll also find the fireworks. It's the key to the progressive jackpots because all three at once will take you to the jackpot bonus feature. A second screen will appear for this feature, and it will give you a choice between different fireworks to shoot off. The one you pick will determine which of the four progressive jackpots you get.

Bun Picking Feature

Also on the middle three reels are bun cart symbols. Pick up all three on the screen at the same time to activate the bun picking feature. You'll be put in front of four different rows of buns, and you get to pick from each to try to get the biggest pays you can. If you pick the golden bun, you get every payout from that row. However, if you pick a rotten bun, then the bonus feature comes to an end.

Other Payouts and Prizes

The yin-yang symbol is what gives you the best non-progressive prizes in this game, and five of a kind is worth 800x. You can also earn 100x for five of the lantern symbol or 60x for five of the mandolin. A 60x payout can also be yours for five of the decorative hat on the same payline.

The bottom half of the pay table starts worth a 40x prize for five of the fan or the fireworks. You can also pick up 20x payouts for five of the set of three buns or of the bowl with chopsticks.

In Summary

With GamingSoft's Black and White online slot, you're getting a bit of a celebration across an Asian theme with fireworks, goofy pandas and more. It's a game with a tremendous visual appeal, and it's the type of thing that you'll be likely to enjoy even if you aren't particularly a fan of games in this sub-genre. It does plenty to stand out from other games with similar themes, and the style of gameplay, especially with the progressive jackpots, is a bit different than most. With a fun character and some bun-related motifs that run through different aspects of the game, this slot is a bit more cohesive than you might expect as well.