We’ve all seen those cute Chinese cats waving from the windows of restaurants, shops and homes to bring good luck. We are also all familiar with fortune cookies and their mysterious little messages. Then of course there is all the good fortune surrounding the number eight. It turns out that Chinese culture is absolutely steeped in little good lucky charms, so what could possibly be a better theme for an exciting online slot game? The popular game providers, Amaya have done exactly that with Fortune 8 Cat. This fun game is all about wishing you fortune and wealth, and who knows, give it a try and it might just work.
Theme
The Chinese inspiration can be seen in every aspect of Fortune 8 Cat, from the oriental background music to the graphics of the game. The reels themselves are placed on a very traditional looking Chinese temple building, complete with a curved, slanted roof. Alongside the usual pack of card symbols, other icons on the reel include turtles, fish, a dancing jade frog, the number 8, the waving cat, fireworks and, of course, a dragon.
How to Play
Unusually for a slot game, Fortune 8 Cat doesn’t have paylines for players to place bets on. Instead, winning combinations work from left to right on the five reels and there are an astonishing 1024 ways to win. There is a fixed minimum amount of 40 coins for each spin, it is up to players whether or not they want to multiply this amount up to the maximum of 200 coins. The coin value is quite low even at its highest setting of 10p, so the maximum bet you can stake is £20.
Bonuses and Extras
As if more than a thousand ways to win wasn’t helpful enough, the game provides plenty of lucky charms to heighten your chances of winning big. The highest prize on the slot can be achieved with the help of five scatter symbols, which come in the form of the firecracker symbol. If you find three fireworks on the reels then you will be rewarded with 20 free spins. The 888 and golden cat icons both work as wilds and substitute other symbols.
