Secrets of a Geisha

Secrets of a Geisha features an easy-going theme that is paired with a solid base game and a few…

…rather interesting special features!

The game takes players on a relaxing adventure that gives a small but valuable insight into the life of a geisha.

Theme Design

Geishas, the master entertainers from Japan who were and still are often misunderstood, were secretive women known for their…

… traditional attire and Oshiro makeup. Translating that mysticism and aesthetic into a slot game is something that many have attempted to do. Makitone’s take is among the better ones.

The theme brings the soothing atmosphere of the Japanese countryside, Japanese cherry blossom, and early morning sun rays as they are piercing the skies. It’s a theme that…

…counters most usual titles found in an average online casino’s offer. 

The frame is built into a traditional Japanese gate with its pointy, cascading roof, paper walls and lanterns mounted on each of its sides. With that said, symbols are what ties everything together!

Makitone has completed the whole theme with…

…Geisha inspired symbols. Lower paying ones feature standard letters and numbers, but the higher paying ones are what the game draws inspiration from.

Whether it is the geisha’s kimono, traditional footwear, the sun umbrellas or a flower stack, players will definitely feel the presence of these master entertainers in every spin! This is especially true considering that some of the higher paying symbols are animated.

Speaking of animated symbols, the wild and scatter are a special treat! They feature a bowing, fully animated geisha and a similarly animated traditional…

…Japanese fan respectively.

Betting Options and Functions

The core game used for this title is centered around a 5x3 reel layout that is running on 25 fixed paylines. Overall…

… it going to be a familiar sight for any fan of modern online slot games. 

Makitone has opted to place the entire user interface at the bottom of the frame, with only the spin butting sitting on the right side. Being singled out like that makes it very…

…intuitive for use. The interface itself is simple and effective. It is also the only thing that stands out in the entire theme.

Going left to right, players will find the menu button, current balance, potential jackpot amount and bet selection button. Players can select bets ranging from 0.01 credits to 200 credits. What comes next is very interesting.

The studio behind this title has added a Double Up feature. Once players activate it, they are presented with a stack of 5 cards. The computer reveals the first card and then it is the player’s mission to draw a higher value card from the remaining 4!

In case they are successful, they will double up their win. It is a simple mechanic that adds a whole new dimension to the game!

Special Features

As far as special features go, aside from the Double Up mode, Secrets of a Geisha keeps things simple. Players can look forward to a free spin mode that is…

…brings 10 free spins and up to 3 different multipliers. Once triggered, this mode completely changes the way the game looks. They have created a custom background that turns day into night and increases the level of mystery!

Our Take:

Secrets of a Geisha is a decent online slot that is going against the grain in many regards. Where many modern games look to dazzle you with graphics, this one’s trying to calm the player…

…in a real Geisha tradition. Best of all, it gives players control over how thrilling of an experience they want with that Double Up feature.