8 Lucky Charms Slot Machine
Once again, we are invited to dive into the mysterious and fascinating ancient Chinese civilisation and come back home with its many riches!
8 Lucky Charms is a Spinomenal video slot game dedicated to Chinese culture and the many symbols associated with it. And with its simple and efficient graphics coupled with an extensively customisable gameplay, 8 Lucky Charms might just become your gateway to a high-stake, thrill-filled gaming session.
Without further ado, let’s dive deep into the game universe and find out more about the game theme of 8 Lucky Charms – and how to put all chances on your side in order to win big, of course.
Red-Hot Fun
As mentioned previously, 8 Lucky Charms cut right down to the chase and does not waste any time creating a complexed and detailed universe.
The background is an almost uniform shade of bright red, which is traditionally the colour of prosperity in China. The elaborate black ornaments that run across the reels are the only other details you will see. The result is simple and yet beautiful, with a dynamic feeling.
The music is what you would expect traditional Chinese music to sound like. This calm and peaceful melody helps players relax and focus on the stakes of the game. And they can be pretty high! Let’s take a look at the gameplay itself, first of all.
An Intuitive and Clear Gameplay
No need to be an expert in Ancient China to wrap your head around the gameplay of 8 Lucky Charms though it is likely to be popular with players from China! The Spinomenal developers made sure that the commands were clearly visible and neatly packed at the bottom of the game screen, right below the spinning reels.
The game is played on a set of five reels and 50 fixed paylines, which is more than enough to create many winning possibilities! You cannot modified the number of activated paylines, but you can still adjust your bet per line by clicking the (+) and (-) arrows located in the bottom left-hand corner. Your future rewards will depend on both the nature of the symbols lined up on paylines and the amount of your bet. In other words, bold players will be rewarded for their courage with higher potential cash rewards! Feel free to adjust your bet to fit your own play style.
Hit the red Play button in the bottom right-hand corner to validate your settings and spin the reels. Your winnings will be automatically added to your credit total, which is shown in the Balance display at all times. Alternatively, click the Auto Bet button to let the reels spin loose for as long as you want, with a constant bet. This is the perfect option for you if you want to just watch the action unfold right before your eyes without any interruptions! You can exit the Auto Bet mode at any time, for example to adjust your bet, by clicking the button again.
The Eight Lucky Symbols
The game takes probably takes its name from the eight basic symbols that constitute the paytable.
The first four are low-paying icons, inspired by playing cards. Jack, Queen, King and Ace will show up their red, Chinese calligraphy-inspired font frequently on the reels, which might compensate for their low payouts in the long run.
The gold Coin, the Turtle, the Empress and the Emperor are the final four symbols on the menu. They are rarer on screen but their payouts are significantly higher than for the first group! It would be wise to keep your eyes wide open to spot them whenever they show up.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
The special symbols in 8 Lucky Charms are both useful and beautiful. Starting with the Tiger, which is the Wild card of the game and therefore able to replace any of the basic symbols to create extra winning combinations. With more than one Tiger in a winning combination, an additional multiplier will be added to the mix (x3 for three Tigers, x5 for four of them). Tigers transform into Dragons whenever used, in a beautiful animation, and the Dragon can occupied the whole third reel during the Free Spins.
The lucky Cat Scatter symbol is your key to those free games: three of them anywhere on the reels will let you choose how many Free Spins you want to play, together with a multiplier.
Lastly, the Scatter Ying-Yang symbol triggers a Bonus Game where your task is to flip over coins until three of the same colour are revealed. You will pocket the corresponding cash prize at once!
8 is Great
8 Lucky Charms starts off as a simple game and ends up being rich in bonus features. The result is an efficient and well-designed slot game that you will not forget soon. This may not have the dedicated fan following of Konami's China Shores slot, but it may do in the future.
