Opera of the Masks

Theme 

Oriental themes are not rare in the world of fruit machines. Traditions and cultures of China, Japan, Thailand, and other eastern countries, have been a great source of inspiration for game developers around the world.

This time…

…Genesis Gaming is introducing us to the ancient Chinese dramatic art of Bian Lian.

Inspired by colorful costumes and quick movements of the performers, the developer has created quite a unique video slot. Visually…

…the release is simply stunning! 

With top-notch graphics, modern design and vibrant colors, the title is quite eye-catching. Great sound effects and animations are making the whole gameplay even more immersive. In the background, punters can see mountainous Chinese landscape. On the left side of the grid, there is a performer in a traditional Bian Lian costume, ready to perform.

Betting options and symbols

This slot is played on a 5x3 grid and there are 243 pay lines. 

When it comes to the betting options, each spin is always played with 25 coins. With 50 as the highest bet possible, this game is well - suited for those players who like to play safe. The minimum bet in this release is 0.25.

At the top of the pay table…

…you’ll find 5 masks. These masks are part of the costumes and are depicting well – known characters in traditional Chinese opera. Each one of them is colored differently and offers different rewards. The most you’ll be able to get is 3.000 x coin value if you manage to land 5 red masks on the line.

The low – value icons are some traditional Chinese instruments. The most rewarding of them all are Tanggu aka a drum and traditional Chinese mandolin with 200 x coin value for the combination of 5 on the line.

Special features

Genesis Gaming made sure the title features several special features. 

There is the Wild which appears in the form of the red fan. As per always, Wild is there to substitute for all symbol bar Scatter and help you create winning combinations. 

There is also a Scatter. If you land 3 or more of them, it will trigger the Bonus spins feature. During this round, there is a possibility for a Stacked Wild to appear and fill the whole reel. Also, this round can be retriggered.

BUT…

…That’s not all!

There is also a Respin feature. At the end of each spin during the base game, you can choose to respin any of the reels as many times as you like. This unique feature gives you a greater chance of creating a winning combination. But…

…each spin is charged at an extra cost displayed below the reels. On the respin, only wins that involve the Respin reels are paid.

Conclusion 

All in all, this video slot is offering to the punters immersive gameplay. 

Although the oriental theme is often used in the world of modern slot machines, the developer has managed to find a part of Chinese culture and tradition that was not overused. 

Visually…

…this title looks striking with crisp graphics and amazing animations. Besides Wild and extra spins, which are always appreciated by the punters, there is also a unique Re-Spin round which you can activate whenever you want.