Samurai Code by Pragmatic Play
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Overview
Step into the warrior's realm with Samurai Code, mirroring the mechanics of previous fishing-themed games with a Samurai twist.
This slot transplants the mechanics familiar to fans of the Big Bass series into a Samurai setting, offering minimal innovation beyond its visuals. Played on a 5-reel, 4-row grid with 12 fixed paylines it presents medium-high volatility gameplay with an RTP of 96.08%. While the thematic execution involves beautifully designed samurai and fearsome creatures, the game’s core features like Money Collection are directly lifted from its fishing-themed predecessors.
Features and bonuses
Money Symbols
The Money symbols play a crucial role in the game and are represented by fish, displaying random values ranging from 2x to 4,000x your bet. During the free spins round, these Money symbols can be collected by the wild symbols.
Free Spins
The free spins feature is triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols anywhere on the reels, awarding 10, 15, or 20 free spins respectively. If you only land two scatter symbols, there's a chance that a katana blade will appear and add the third scatter to trigger the feature.
During the free spins, each wild symbol collects the values of the Money symbols on the reels. Collecting four wild symbols retriggers the feature, adding 10 more free spins and increasing the multiplier for Money symbol collection to x2, x3, and finally x10.
Random Swords Feature
Occasionally, at the end of a free spin, you might see swords appear and add wilds and Money symbols to the reels. This can help boost your winnings, but it's not something you can rely on to happen frequently.
Buy Free Spins
For those who don't want to wait for the free spins to trigger naturally, there is an option to buy them for 100x your current bet. This can be a quick way to jump into the action but it's a bit of a gamble considering the high cost.
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What we like...
- Samurai Aesthetics: A visually appealing design with symbols that embody the Samurai culture.
- Familiar Gameplay: Fans of Pragmatic Play’s fishing games might enjoy the seamless transition to a new theme.
- Engaging Free Spins: Wilds collecting cash values add a dynamic layer to gameplay.
... and not so much
- Lack of Originality: The game does little to build upon or diverge from the formula established by its predecessors.
- Repetitive for Veterans: Long-time players might find the gameplay too reminiscent of other titles without enough novelty to hold interest.
Our rating
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2.7 / 5
Final say
Jack's verdict
Samurai Code slots in as another sequel to the Big Bass series but dons samurai armor this time. Although the graphics are decent enough, it's essentially the same fish-collecting mechanic under a different theme. The predictability of its features - like the free spins and multipliers add a layer of monotony, although they can still provide some decent enough play. It’s alright for a spin or two, but it lacks that cutting-edge thrill.
Tim's verdict
It’s basically a reskin of the familiar Bigger Bass Blizzard gameplay, swapped into a samurai setting. While the 4,000x bet cap and high volatility keep the stakes mildly interesting, the repetitive nature of the game mechanics doesn't quite slice it for excitement. The samurai theme is a neat twist, but the gameplay doesn't offer anything new to keep you hooked for long.
Mechanics
Rows:
4
Reels:
5
Paylines:
12
Free Spins:
Yes
Betting details
Min/Max Bet:
0.12/240
Max Win:
4000x
Max Win Prob:
1/978,569
Volatility:
High
Performance metrics
RTP:
96.08%
Hit Freq:
1/8.23
Free Spins Freq:
1/121
