Emperors Favour

The traditional Chinese culture has captivated the imagination of people for centuries. Thanks to the widespread onset of globalization, we are getting an easier insight into what this great civilization was like back then.

Emperor’s Favour brings a little bit of that aesthetic to online slot games. It’s definitely not the first one to use this theme…

…but it is one of the most unique games of this flavor you can find right now.

You’re probably wondering what makes it so unique?

The answer lies within the core mechanic of the game itself. As you’re about to find out, this isn’t your average one-armed bandit!

The Theme That Sets the Mood

There is something uniquely attractive about ancient China. They’ve found a perfect balance of flashy, almost vulgar design and tradition that warrants authority. That is exactly the type of atmosphere you get to see in this slot.

The theme is dominated by that deep cherry red color we intuitively associate with Chinese culture. Keeping things interesting…

… are Chinese graphics, pictographs, and symbols. All of these combined do a great job of transporting you into the Far-East environment where you can almost hear the Guzheng playing in the background.

That being said, Pocket Games Soft went all out with the icons, symbols, and animations. Everything is high quality and very easy on the eyes!

Lower value symbols come in the form of Chinese characters of varying colors. The higher value ones feature detailed faces of what appear to be noblemen and women.

The highest paying symbol in this game is…

… the emperor himself! This is your wild symbol that you won’t have trouble recognizing since it comes with a golden frame.

Betting Options and Functions

Underneath that attractive exterior lies a smooth base game with its unique features! The user interface design is super easy to figure out. So much so that it’s simpler than what most other slots are running these days.

For a 5 reel, 3 row slot, the entire interface is quite compact. All of your controls are located right underneath the reels. The spin button dominates this entire area with its intricate design and massive size. The other buttons…

… are positioned to the left and right of the spin button. Their appearance is less aggressive but noticeable enough where you can easily find them should you need to.

Aside from the spin button, the bet selection button is the next most important point of control. When you click on it, you’re taken to an entire window. Here you can choose your bet amount, the number of lines you want to play, bet size and bet level. Everything is so simple and intuitive!

Features

In a sea of similar titles that differ only in visuals and aesthetics, adding special features can be a game-changer. Literally.

This particular title offers a few fairly unique takes on the standard slot layout. For starters, you are getting…

…a complex free spin mechanic. To trigger the free spin mode, you will need to get 3, 4 or 5 scatter symbols in a single spin. Don’t worry, you’ll know a scatter symbol when you see it since it literally says Scatter on it.

Once you get 3 scatter symbols, you’ll be awarded 10 free spins. Nailing 4 scatter symbols gets you 15 free spins while getting 5 nets you 20 free spins.

The truly unique feature this game brings to the table is the 2x2 symbols as well as the massive 3x3 symbol you can get when in free spin mode. These will pop up in reels 2, 3 and 4. Best of all, the wild symbol can also pop up in a 3x3 form!

Our Take

Great visuals, simple user interface and a good set of features make this title a truly awesome one. A good slot game needs to hit that fine balance of attractive looks, good base game mechanics and most importantly – high replay value.

Needless to say Emperor’s Favour nails all of these and then some!