Sakura Fortune Epic Bloom

Sakura Fortune Epic Bloom is the third installment in Quickspin's popular Sakura Fortune series. This Asian-themed slot features a 5×4 grid with 40 paylines, continuing the tradition of its predecessors while introducing new elements. The game offers high volatility gameplay with a maximum win potential of 10,000x the bet and an RTP of 96% (with lower RTP versions also available).

Theme and Atmosphere

The slot is set against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossom trees, creating a serene and picturesque Asian landscape. The visual design is rich with cultural elements, featuring symbols such as coins, jade lions, dragons, and human characters that represent different aspects of Asian mythology and society.

The main character, as in previous iterations, is the Princess Wild symbol – a beautiful Asian woman in traditional attire. She plays a crucial role in both the base game and bonus features. Other characters include a young man, a woman, and an older gentleman, representing different generations or social roles in Asian culture.

Sakura Fortune Epic Bloom builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessors: the original Sakura Fortune (2017) and Sakura Fortune 2. While the first game established the theme and core mechanics, the sequel increased volatility and win potential. This third title further enhances these elements, introducing new features like the Epic Bloom Free Spins with multipliers up to 100x.

Core Game Mechanics

The base game is played on a 5×4 grid with 40 fixed paylines. Players can bet from 0.20 to 200 per spin, with an optional Extra Bet that doubles the stake for increased feature trigger chances. The paytable includes low-paying coin symbols and higher-value character symbols, with the older gentleman being the highest-paying regular symbol.

The Princess Wild symbol is central to the gameplay, appearing as a 4-symbol high wild on all reels. When partially visible, it nudge to cover the entire reel, potentially triggering respins or the free spins feature.

Bonus Features

1. Nudging Wilds When a Princess Wild symbol appears partially on a reel, it nudge to cover the entire reel. This mechanic can lead to significant wins and trigger the Sakura Fortune Respins feature.
2. Sakura Fortune Respins Triggered when a full Princess Wild lands or nudges into view. Each additional Princess Wild awards an extra respin. Bonus scatters and super bonus scatters remain sticky during respins, potentially leading to bonus feature triggers.
3. Free Spins Activated by landing 3, 4, or 5 Princess Wilds or bonus scatter symbols, awarding 8, 12, or 16 free spins respectively. During this feature, any Princess Wild that lands expands to cover the entire reel, locks in place for the remainder of the feature, and awards an additional free spin.
4. Epic Bloom Free Spins This enhanced version of the free spins is triggered by landing 1 super bonus scatter (on the rightmost reel) plus 2, 3, or 4 Princess Wilds or bonus scatters. It follows the same rules as regular free spins but with an added multiplier mechanic. When one or more Princess Wilds cover an entire reel, a multiplier of 2x, 3x, 5x, or 100x is applied to the spin and its respin. If a new Princess Wild lands on a respin, a new multiplier (equal to or greater than the previous one) is chosen.
5. Gamble Feature Players can gamble their triggered free spins for a chance to win up to 16 free spins or Epic Bloom Free Spins, depending on the initial trigger.
6. Feature Buy Two options are available:

• 80x bet for entry to regular free spins
• 160x bet for entry to Epic Bloom Free Spins

7. Extra Bet Players can activate this option by doubling their stake, which increases the chances of landing Princess Wilds and triggering free spins features.

The most intriguing aspect of Sakura Fortune Epic Bloom is the Epic Bloom Free Spins feature, particularly its multiplier mechanic. The potential for a 100x multiplier adds a significant level of excitement and volatility to the game. This feature, combined with the expanding and locking wilds, creates the potential for massive wins, making it a standout element in the slot's design.