The Chinese calendar has always been intertwined with good fortune and opportunity. RTG came out with a new slot in 2009 to celebrate the Chinese New Year, and specifically the year of the ox.
However, any year is a great time to play the Year of Fortune Slot game. There are scatters, substitutes, jackpots, progressives and free games, sure to change your fortune for the better.
The Play Basics
As with all RTG slots, this is a very easy game to play for anyone, even if it is your first online slot play experience. This is a 25 payline slot with five reels and a wagering range from one penny to five dollars.
However, unlike some slots, you will find that during the free game feature you have added winning opportunities. Don't worry, just sit back and watch, the slot will do everything required when you win the feature.
What You Will See
On the reels you will see a range of traditional Chinese symbols of the New Year's celebration. The 888, firecrackers, beautiful lanterns, the dragons and the amazing Chinese palace will make up the lower level symbols.
However, seeing five of the palace symbols will provide the top winning standard prize of 8888 coins or 71104 if a golden ox is used in the winning combination.
Special Symbols of Luck
The Golden Ox is the substitute and will appear on the middle three reels. This doubles the prize in regular play on Year of Fortune Slot game when in the winning combination.
The scatter is the Year of the Ox logo. When you see three or more of these are on the reels, you will be awarded 8 free games. During these games, the number of paylines increases to 88, definitely increasing your winning options.
In the free games, the Golden Ox will double your winnings. This is a feature that can be retriggered, which certainly will bring good fortune. In regular play, the Golden Ox is also a multiplier, so it is definitely a symbol you want to see often.
There is one other symbol on the slot known as the Man of Wealth. This symbol allows you to win the progressive jackpot, but only if you see five. No substitutes are allowed to create this winning combination.
Playing Year of Fortune Slot game is a great experience. The graphics, sound effects and winning combinations make this a very popular Asian themed slot.
