Released by Microgaming and Just for the Win in February 2019, Shogun of Time is a Japanese-themed online slot representing a blend of the traditional and the modern. Deriving inspiration from the Japanese tradition and implementing the element of cyberpunk, this game is done with excellent visuals and a relaxing Oriental audio. As far as features goes, you can expect Wild Substitutions, Stacked symbols, Respins and a Free Spins Feature.The game has a RTP of 96.02%.

A 4-reel, 3-row layout is set against the backdrop of a city skyline. With no traditional paylines, Shogun of Time offers 81 ways to win, meaning that you will receive wins whenever symbols land in succession from left to right. Enter the bet menu to set the values for your total bet ranging from $0.10 to $100. Enabling Autoplay will have the reels spinning up to 100 times without interruption.

A Golden Helmet and Shogun of Time logo represent the game’s top paying symbols which issue 8x and 12x your stake if 4 are in a row. A silver Coin, Fan and Armor stand as medium-value icons awarding 3x, 4x and 4x your wager respectively when 4 appear on a payline. Playing cards 10 through Ace symbols are low-value icons that deliver 2x the bet for 4 of a kind. Wild, depicted with a stunning female Samurai, replaces all other symbols except Scatter. Wild can land as a 3-row high Stacked icon significantly enhancing chances to score prizes.

Should you get a win combo containing 4 icons during main game, the Reel Split Respin will be triggered. An extra reel is added to award a respin while others remain locked. Not only does this reel offer opportunities for new wins, it also increases the number of ways to win to 243. You will need 3 or 4 Scatters anywhere on the grid to activate the Free Spins Round, with 8 and 16 freebies. Quite a few surprises await punters during this Bonus. To start with, the 5th reel is added hence 243 ways to win are available. Secondly, the game will pay both ways and, in the end, the middle reel will be filled with the Stacked Wild.

Though the Bonus holds a great winning potential and the features look promising, the missing 5th reel significantly decreases chances of huge wins during the base game. If you’re not careful enough, this game could drain all the juice from your balance.