The Imperial Wins Casino is a video slot machine game developed by Amatic Industries, an Austrian-based online gaming software company. The game boasts a sophisticated design with intricate details that transport players to ancient China during the reign of Emperor Qin fast payouts Shi Huang, who famously commissioned the construction of the Great Wall and ordered the creation of the Terracotta Army.
Theme and Design
The theme revolves around Imperial China’s grandeur and mystique, incorporating various symbols from Chinese culture. Players are immersed in an ambient environment reminiscent of a traditional Chinese temple with intricate carvings on the walls and lanterns hanging above. The game features 5 reels, 4 rows, and up to 1024 ways to win.
The graphics and animations are detailed yet subtle, allowing players to focus on the gameplay rather than being overwhelmed by excessive visual effects. A soothing soundtrack complements the setting, with occasional sound effects adding a touch of immersion to each spin.
Symbols
The slot incorporates various symbols inspired by Imperial China’s history:
- Low-paying symbols include: Ace (A), King (K), Queen (Q), Jack (J), and 10.
- Medium-paying symbols feature:
- Red Dragon, symbolizing good fortune in Chinese culture.
- Golden Coin, signifying wealth and prosperity.
- Purple Peony Flower, the national flower of China, often used as a symbol of love, nobility, or honor.
- High-paying symbols are depicted by:
- Emperor Qin Shi Huang himself,
- The Great Wall of China in its entirety,
- Terracotta Soldiers.
Payouts
The payouts for each winning combination vary depending on the number of matching symbols and their respective positions on the reels. Here is a breakdown:
- 3-5 identical low-paying symbols (Ace to 10): Up to x50 multiplier.
- 4-6 Red Dragon symbols: x200-x500 multipliers, with wilds contributing up to an additional x2 or x5 multiplier.
- 3+ Golden Coin and Purple Peony Flower symbols: Up to x20-x30 multipliers.
Wilds
The Red Dragon symbol acts as a Wild, substituting any other standard icon on the reels. Wild can create new winning combinations by replacing missing symbols in paylines that contain other matching icons of lower value.
During free spins mode (more details below), certain conditions are triggered where the Red Dragon expands into an additional row above or below its initial position at random points throughout each spin.
Scatters
The Free Spins icon, depicted as a blue banner with white and red stripes in the center, serves as Scatter. When two Scatters appear on adjacent reels from left to right (excluding first reel), 15 free spins are rewarded. Additional scatters trigger additional rounds: 3-5 symbols award up to x300 multiplier for each combination.
Bonus Features
The Free Spins feature can be activated in one of three modes:
- Free Spins with a Wild Reel Expansion:
- The first mode awards the most free spins – up to x500 times the initial bet.
- Upon initiation, any wilds present on the reels instantly expand into additional positions above and below them until all paylines are occupied by symbols.
- During these modes, winning combinations create new expanded Wild Reel expansions that continue until an end condition or payout is met.
Volatility
Imperial Wins slot has high volatility. Payout frequency may seem moderate at first glance but becomes clear when factoring in the rarity of large wins and progressive growth with consecutive successes due to possible higher multipliers and added row expansion on wilds during free spins modes.
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