Reel Kingdom Unveils New Japanese-themed Slot Samurai Code

The latest product of Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom’s collaboration comes in the form of a Japanese-themed online video slot dubbed Samurai Code. The slot is all about Japanese noble warriors and their quest for honor and you, as a player, get to join in on the adventure.

At first glance, the slot is different than anything the two collaborators have done before, it looks great and feels original. However, once you start spinning the reels, the slot starts feeling awfully familiar.

The reason behind this is that the gameplay is just a little too similar to the two studios Big Bass series. More specifically, it’s almost as if it’s a clone of Bigger Bass Blizzard, be it with a Japanese twist. What’s new in the slot, aside from the theme, is that the grid is bigger by one reel and they’ve added two additional paylines.

Still, the visuals in the slot are nothing short of perfect but we didn’t expect anything less from Reel Kingdom. The studio is renowned for using state of the art graphics and visual effect in all of its slots, especially the latest ones.

What Makes Samurai Code Special?

Well, we have to admit that the gameplay feels a bit unoriginal. But the slot is nonetheless interesting and fun to play. The Japanese culture is vividly represented and everything looks amazing. Reel Kingdom has really made an effort to stay authentic to the theme and everything from the backdrop to the symbols and music is spot on.

There are no fishing references as it’s the case with the Big Bass series, other than one solitary fish symbols that plays a big role. If you land 5 of them into a winning line you’ll get to collect the money values they display.

The other symbols are your usual playing cards and katanas, dragonflies, lady samurai and chests with gold. Wilds can only appear in the free spins round and as any other wild symbols can substitute any other symbol to form a winning combination.

Samurai Code has a default RTP of 96.08% and is a highly volatile slot. The betting range is quite diverse, starting from $0.12 to a high of $240 per bet.

Special Features

The most special feature about the slot is the money symbol but there are a few others worth mentioning:

1. Money symbol – As we already mentioned, the fish symbol is actually the money symbol. When it lands it displays a certain multiplier, ranging from 2x to 4000x your bet. If you manage to land 5 of them in a winning line you can win the multiplier they carry, but only in the free spins round.

2. Free spins – If you get at least 3 scatters you will win 10 free spins. Landing 4 or 5 of them will get you 15 or 20 free spins. In this round every wild symbol you land will be collected in the trail just above the main grid and every fourth wild symbol will get you 10 more free spins. Moreover, the money symbol increases every time to a maximum of x10.

What Does the Studio Have to Say?

Reel Kingdom is a highly successful Pragmatic Play partner and has managed to win over a huge fan base with their mega popular Big Bass series of slots. The innovation and creativity behind this fishing slot is what made the studio so popular and a leading force in the industry.

However, the slot is a reskin of Bigger Bass Blizzard and thus borrows heavily from it. If you’ve played the slot or any other from the series, you’ll notice that the slot doesn’t offer much novelty. However, it’s still managing to keep you entertained by taking you on a wild journey to traditional Japan. The dojo visuals, the katana blades and the original soundtrack really manage to set the atmosphere.

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play said: “We’re currently on a schedule to produce up to 8 new slots a month and Samurai Code is our favorite from this batch. The slot combines action and adventure and helps you win with money symbols, wilds and free spins rounds. This slot is the latest addition to our portfolio, following recent additions like Fruity Treats, Candy Blitz Bombs and Sweet Kingdom. We loved working on it with Reel Kingdom and we hope the players will enjoy playing it.”