China and Asian markets, in general, have become more and more important in the last few years. Thanks to this more and more games with oriental themes are being pushed out. This is something that is breathing some much needed new life to the casino scene, which is already full of slots about the same subjects. Of course, theme alone doesn’t make a slot. So what does BF Games bring to the table with Taste of China?
Theme
The graphical style is distinctive enough to raise this game above the masses, and the quality of it will make sure that the game stays there. Most of the symbols draw inspiration from Asian mythology, such as the goldfish, whereas the main character is Buddha himself(not sure if he would approve). If BF Games keeps banging out slots with similar quality we will certainly hear more of the company in the future. Music, sound effects, and plentiful animations make sure of this.
Betting Options and Functions
At the core, this is a very typical five reel slot. There are twenty fixed paylines, and as tradition would have it they run from left to right. Wins are quite typical, and mostly you are going to be landing the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to that. Volatility is high, whereas the betting level, in general, is quite low, starting from 0.20 coins per spin.
The interface is modern and very fitting for mobile devices. With the amount of action going on the screen, it’s a bit of a miracle that it all runs so smoothly. There are plenty of options, such as autoplay, that you can use to tweak the game a bit.
Features
Gamble mode, super symbols and bonus games is what the special features are all about. The bonus games are launched by three or more goldfish, which is the scatter symbol, showing up on the reels. These can be re-triggered, with twelve awarded initially.
The gamble mode can be used with any win. The player is presented with two options: choose either red or black. Once you choose, the outcome is revealed and you either double your pot or lose it all. Use carefully.
Super symbols are available throughout the game, and they land on the reels at random. These symbols take either 2x2 or 3x3 symbol positions on the reels, which is usually enough to trigger a cascade of wins.
Our Take
Looking at the theme, graphics, sound effects, and such, the game is quite perfect. However, when you enter the world of wins and special features you are left a bit wanting. But perhaps that is just because I was unlucky in my testing. All in all, this is a game that you don’t want to miss, whether you try it in demo mode or with real money.
Slot data and features
- 5Reels
- 20Pay lines
- $3,000.00Max cash jackpot
- 96.06Payout Percent
- NoWild Symbol
- YesMultiplier
- $0.2 - $200Betting Range
- 0.01 - 10.0Coin bet range
- 1Coins per line
- NoProgressive
- 300Max coins jackpot
- 20Max coins
- YesScatter Symbol
- YesFree spins available
- NoBonus Game
- NoBuy feature
- Chinese Game theme
- Medium Volatility