Japanese Mask

We can agree that Asian-themed slots are not so uncommon today, but each can be interesting in its own way. 

The old and rich cultures of the Far East represent a fertile ground for any kind of animation, especially in the iGaming industry. 

Both large and small casino software developers have recognized this and have at least one slot of this kind in their catalog. 

One of those is Ganapati, a joint venture of British and Japanese experts that has already managed to build an enviable portfolio...

...despite the fact that the company was founded in 2016. 

Japanese Mask, as its name suggests, is the video slot inspired by the ancient art of making theater masks in Japan. It features 10 paylines fixed on a standard 5x3 grid. 

Theme and Paytable

The setting is pretty simple. The reels are placed on a theater wall, while a great black pine can be seen in the background...

...as one of the trademarks of the land of the rising sun. 

Also worth mentioning is the spinning mechanic itself:

The reels will make the umbrella-like spins where each of the symbol tiles will rotate separately.

The perfectly fitting soundtrack played by traditional Japanese instruments will boost up the whole eastern vibe to a new level. 

There are 8 symbols on the paytable represented by masks of humans, demons, and animals. The most lucrative is the purple-horned demon which will award 25x the bet for 5 of a kind landed. 

A legendary supernatural creature from the Japanese religion, called Tengu, is the Wild and we should also mention the Goddess that will trigger re-spins. 

The high-end animations and details allow you to enjoy this instalment on the smaller screen of your mobile devices without any problem. 

Betting Options

The betting range starts at 0.1 and goes up to 5 coins per spin, which makes this game a perfect pick for low-rollers and casual players. 

The theoretical return to player (RTP) of 96.11% is slightly above average in comparison to some other modern releases. 

Players have ‘max bet’ and ‘autoplay’ options at their disposal that might be useful if they want to skip clicking. 

Features

Tengu Wilds

Landable only on the reels 2, 3 and 4, Tengu Wild will act as a standard substitute for all of the regular symbols. 

Re-spins

Whenever Tengu Wild hits the grid it will expand, turn into the Goddess symbol and trigger 3 Re-spins. The feature can be re-triggered by landing more tengu wilds within the round. 

Our Take

Japanese Mask is a great video slot for beginners. 5/5 graphics make the gaming experience even more enjoyable, while the above-average RTP will prove useful if you decide to play this one-armed bandit in the long run. 

We wish it had more features, but for first slot steps, it is definitely a solid title. And besides…

...a bunch of features does not necessarily make a slot more profitable, as any experienced gamer will tell you. 

If you like Asian-themed slots and consider yourself a more experienced player, we suggest you check out other Ganapati releases, such as the Great Beauties of China or the Dragon Hunter.