Interested in a classic release with an Asian theme, and some very interesting additional features? 88 Frenzy Fortune could be that game for you, as a slot from Betsoft that will deliver an extra 4th reel to bring you more features, along with a number of elements that are typically tied into Chinese culture (the lucky number 8, for example).
88 Frenzy Fortune presents you with 3x3 regular reels, along with a 4th bonus reel that can trigger respins or apply multipliers to whatever combinations are being formed. Only 1 payline is provided. A jackpot of 2,368x the stake is on the table, and the game has a 96% RTP as well, so on paper, everything looks good. As for the major features that are included, you get the bonus reel with its up to 8x multipliers, and respins that will also boost wins.
88 Frenzy Fortune Betting and Prizes
A wager starts from a minimum of $0.06 per spin and could go as high as $30. This gets you only 1 active line.
When it comes to available prizes, by using the slot’s various multipliers, it’s possible to get a top jackpot that’s worth 2,368x the stake. Perhaps not the most impressive top prize for a slot machine, but the volatility is not too high, and the RTP is at an acceptable level of 96%.
88 Frenzy Fortune Game Features
One of the things that you will notice immediately is the fact that the game has 4 reels, but with the last one separated from the main group. You then get 3 reels and 1 active line to form your winning combinations on, and a 4th reel to get a feature symbol. The feature from the 4th reel needs to be aligned with the combination symbols, in order to be useful to you.
You will also find that the symbols are not covering all positions, and that blanks are also going to be present often enough. You’re not guaranteed 3 symbols on the active line then.
As for what the bonus reel can get you, there are several possibilities:
random prizes, between 8x and 18x the stake;
multiplier boosts to wins, at 2x, 5x, or 8x;
Respins.
The Respin feature will get you 1 respin, where the winning symbols get you paid again, while the 4th reel changes. You can get up to 5 respins in total, if the bonus reel keeps getting the Respin symbol on it. Up to 4x random multipliers are going to apply to each win.
Theme & Design
The Chinese players are going to love this one, and Betsoft made sure to give them the lucky number 8 both in its title and in some of its symbols. It’s got a bit of a celestial inspiration in its design as well if we go by the background image, filled with purple, red, and orange.
As for the list of symbols that you get to work with, there are only a few of them there, as the game also relies on blank positions to dilute the odds of combinations forming. You get the Carp symbols, with either 1 or 2 fish showing, along with 88 symbols colored in silver, gold, and fire orange.
Conclusion
88 Frenzy Fortune was designed with a certain audience in mind, one which has already gotten a lot of attention from developers. The implementation is good though, and the slot feels different than most titles that we’ve seen in that category so far.
It is impossible to guarantee victory. But you can maximize your chances: check the RTP level in your casino, get bonuses, play at stakes you can afford.
