Sumo Spins

In many ways, Sumo is fascinating and remarkable. Originated in Japan many centuries ago, this full-contact wrestling is still the most respectable martial art in the Land of Rising Sun. Thanks to Red Tiger Gaming, we have a chance to look in the extraordinary world of powerful Rikishi.

Theme

Built in HTML5, this game looks great even despite the fact that there isn’t actually much of a backdrop – the dojo with a 5x4 set of reels stretches across the whole screen. Two different flags in the upper corners of the dojo suggest the epic fight, such battles usually mean fudadome – the seats are 100% sold that serves as the best proof of the huge popularity of this sport.

… built in HTML5, this cross-platform video slot looks great…

Five high-value symbols of a paytable represent the most significant attributes of the bout: a bunch of money (oh, yes, sumo wrestlers have high salaries!), a mandatory chankonabe ( a simmering stew of various fish, meat and vegetables), a water break set, a special referee fan, and a must-have powder for secure grip.

Quite simply, four low-value symbols are illustrated by the playing cards suits. Not much has been really done to style these icons and make them contribute to the theme.

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What comes to the special symbols, this slot contains not one but whole three wilds. Represented by three sumo wrestlers, they don’t replace other symbols in the base game and come into play only during Sumo Showdown feature.

Betting Options and Functions

Being a real hot ticket tournament, this medium-volatile video slot has five reels, four rows, and forty fixed pay lines. The pretty wide range of stakes starts from just £0.20 a spin and goes up to a decent maximum bet of £100. It’s nicely complemented by an RTP of 96.13% and a high hit rate.

Features

Sumo spins can easily whirl the punters in cunning eddies of the extras this game has in abundance. Three handsome wrestlers are in charge of wondrous transformations, each plays its own important role.

… Nudge Reels, Power Rolls, Multiple Re-spins, and Sumo Showdown…

When green Rikishi lands on the reels, he awards multiple re-spins. In his turn, red Rikishi is so strong that he is able to simply nudge the reels in order to increase chances for a big win. Blue Rikishi has the power to roll his way through the reels with the purpose of securing a triumphant hit.

And here comes the coolest part:

When at least two hulking wrestlers appear on the screen, they will trigger a fantastic Sumo Showdown! At that point, all three prizefighters turn into wild symbols and can substitute for all other icons to help complete more winning sequences.

Our Take

Playable across all mobile devices, this Red Tiger Gaming release can bring a lot of fun and not just to the sports fans. Its uncomplicated yet engaging gameplay and some perky extra features imply quality entertainment  in the best traditions of the industry.

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