Sakura Classic

When it comes to video slot themes, there are a few that seem to hit the sweet spot among players, and Asian-themed games are certainly rated very high on the top lists of popularity. Sakura Classic is surely a game you need to check.

It’s no wonder that most software developers seem to have at least one such game in the portfolio, but some make even more, building it up to the point where they become sort of like a trademark.

Playreels is a very mysterious game company, and there isn’t much info on them out there, but one thing we know is that they often make Asian-themed games, and they make them really good!

Released in April 2019, Sakura Classic is a true eye candy, but its beauty is actually a whole lot more than just skin deep.

Theme and Design

It’s clear that these guys want to provide you with a zen experience you get when you visit a traditional Japanese garden, so the background is all dressed in pleasant shades of pink, as there are cherry blossom trees, and the birds are circling high up above in the sky. The soundtrack is peaceful and soothing, but if it ever gets tedious and repetitive you can always mute it.

The reels are surrounded by a simple, yet effective frame in gold and red, while the symbols are divided into low-paying and high-paying ones.

The number “10” and the letter “J” are the lowest paying ones, while the letters “Q”, “K”, and “A” are the higher paying bunch among the low-paying symbols.

Speaking of higher paying symbols, you have a goldfish, a Maneki-Neko lucky cat, a baby dragon, a geisha, a samurai warrior, and the wise old man. 

Under the Hood

There are 5 reels and 20 pay-lines, paying from left to right. In terms of mechanics and controls, the game is pretty simple, as you can use the auto play feature if you get tired of clicking away on the spin button, and you can also adjust the bet size for your pay-lines.

Bonus Features

The scatter symbol comes in the form of a dragon, and you need to land at least three of these on consecutive reels to get some extra spins. The wild symbol can substitute for all symbols except for the scatter.

If you manage to land a stack of any 3 symbols on the first reel, you will be rewarded with 2 additional re-spins, as well.

Wrapping Up

Sakura Classic may not be the most original game out there, but as usual, the good folks from Playreels have made sure that this is yet another little gem in their portfolio. It shows great potential and is sure to bring countless hours of fun.