This Samurai Split mobile slot teaches us the true way of the Samurai: keep splitting symbols for bigger multipliers.
Slots with split symbols aren’t new; Flowers by NetEnt is probably the most obvious example, but even Thunderkick have gotten into the genre with Not Enough Kittens slot.
Generally it means simple video slot games who rely on big 10 of a kind wins to attract your attention. However NextGen like to surprise us every time.
Rather than just have single and double symbols, as you would expect, instead at any point the Samurai can jump onto your screen and split a symbol with his sword.
It’s certainly dramatic and visually engaging, even if the main character looks more like colonel mustard with a rather grand moustache, rather than a far east hero.
The good news is that instead of getting fairly small 2 and 3 of a kind wins often, a split something actually means something here.
Which makes this Samurai Split slot machine more interesting than most, with huge potential wins.
However, you get the split symbols less often because of it, but on the bright side, the same rules applies when a wild or a scatter is split.
More interestingly, every once in a while you get warrior spins which removes low paying symbols for one spin, a feature which works better here than in casino games like Robin Hood Prince of Tweet by the same provider.
How? By getting 5 scatters on screen, all five of which are split, you’ll get an impressive 480 free spins – talk about a good start to your day.
Mostly, of course, you’ll trigger 10 or 20, but the Samurai Split bonus games re-trigger often – we’ve played 30 and that’s not that unusual.
And whilst the graphics aren’t anything to shout out, the fune tunes and happy splitting Samurai make this worth a spin.
Mobile Slot released | November 2017 |
Slot type | Video Slot |
Software | NextGen |
Slot reels / paylines | 5 Reels / 25 Paylines |
House edge / RTP | 3.37% - 4.59% / 96.63% |
Slot volatility | Medium |
Coins range | 0.01 - 2.50 |
Min/Max bet | 0.40 / 100 |
Max win | 71,424 |
Free spins | 5 to 10 Starting Spins / High Symbols Only |
Bonus rounds | Split Symbols, Multipliers, Free Spins, Scatters |
Slot Themes | Adventure & Explorer |
Wilds: The wild emblem substitutes for all symbols to create wins over 25 paylines, however it does not replace the scatter.,/p>
Split Symbol Multipliers: Any winning symbol may become a Split Symbol when the Samurai can slice through it. More split symbols means greater rewards as prizes are multiplied.
A winning split symbol combination with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 splits will give you a multiplier of 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32.
Warrior Spin: After any base game spin, you can get one spin where all low paying symbols are removed.
Free Games Feature: 3, 4, or 5 scatters will give you 5, 10, or 15 free spins - and if they get split by the samurai, you get the same multiplier applied on the number of extra spins you get on this Samurai Split phone slot.
Free games can be re-triggered during the bonus games.
This Samurai Split slot on mobile isn't perfect; the theme isn't as edgy as more modern Asian slots like Fu Er Dai, but it's works with the main feature.
Which basically makes you look for that Samurai to pop onto your screen to split symbols and give you huge multipliers.
The action is quick, even if you do have to mostly wait for the free spins to get your bigger wins of the game.
We suspect that the theme won't make this stand out enough to become a classic like Foxin Wins or other superbet NextGen slots, but if you are reading this, maybe you'll discover a new favourite.
Review by Lucky Mobile Slots, last updated: November 24, 2018 - Rating