Saint of Mahjong Slot
While its 144 tiles may seem mysterious or even bewildering to those unfamiliar with the game, Mahjong is actually one of the most beloved tabletop pastimes in the world. From its origins in China, this four-player test of skill and luck is now popular throughout the world, and variations on the concept have shown up in many other types of games as well. And while it is often played casually, serious contests can turn into true battles of wits and nerve between skilled players.
That spirit is the focus of Saint of Mahjong by SimplePlay, an upcoming online slot machine that is scheduled for release in the near future. Featuring thematic elements based on this famous game and with three progressive jackpots for players to shoot for, this may not follow the gameplay style of the tile-based contest, but it certainly captures the atmosphere and spirit of the game.
Play in the Parlor
The Saint of Mahjong video slot is one of the latest projects set to come to online casinos using software by SimplePlay. We’ve only seen preview images, but what we know already is that that machine is designed to give off the appearance of elegance and comfort. The gameplay takes place on a set of green patterned reels with gold trim, with the background image being that of a well-furnished room with plenty of natural wood features. It’s a beautiful and calming site – a fine room in which to play this traditional game.
When it comes to betting options, we know that players can choose from several denominations and may bet anywhere from one to 10 coins per line, so low limit gamblers have plenty of room to enjoy the game while high roller options are also available. A play for free version should also be available for players to test right on the SimplePlay website. Everyone should be able to access the machine thanks to a mobile-optimized software platform with no download needed to enjoy the machine on either a desktop computer or a mobile device.
Shuffling the Tiles
The Saint of Mahjong video slot is a five reel game that’s played over 30 paylines. We’ve only seen preview images, but our best guess is that the game offers prizes in the standard way: through making matches that run left to right across the reels. The low-baying icons in the machine are based on card game ranks, with everything from nines up through aces appearing on the reels. Meanwhile, various tiles can be found for higher wins, along with other gambling implements like chips and dice. Two characters, a man and a woman, also have their own icons.
We’re not sure about most of the special game features available just yet, but one thing that has been shown in previews is that this game has three progressive jackpots attached to it: mini, minor, and major awards. This is a common element in many slots from SimplePlay, with the jackpots being awarded at random after any spin. The more you bet on a particular spin, the better your chances are of triggering a progressive jackpot.
A Winning Hand
It’s too early to say for sure just how successful Saint of Mahjong will be, but we think it will do well at the online gambling sites SimplePlay caters to. They tend to market their games towards an Asian audience, and that’s where this theme will be most at home, as the tile game is by far most popular in Asia. For the most part, the actual gameplay looks like it will be fairly similar to other games from this developer, so the decision of whether to play this over other titles in the collection may come down more to how you feel about the theme than its unique features. We’ll be sure to update our readers on this machine with a full review once we get the chance to play a final version of this slot.
