Ganbaruto Battle

Have you ever come across sumo wrestling, Japan's national sport, and got to enjoy Japanese culture through this interesting battle?

If not, here's your chance to not only witness the battle but to jump into the Sumo ring with wrestling icon Baruto Kaito in this exciting 5-reeled branded-themed online slot machine by the OneTouch team of developers!

If you are a Japanese culture lover, you are more than welcome to the field of Sumo's leading superstar, where you can get some decent prizes along the way!

Theme and Symbols

Did you know that sumo tournaments take place on a raised ring called a dohyo with the kanji characters for dohyo literally translating as clay and rice straw bales?

Well, this is exactly where the action of this 5-reeled online game takes place, while above it, there is a grid placed under some kind of a red roof.

The grid mentioned above is made out of clay blocks. You will see beautifully decorated theme-related icons, featuring four variously-colored signs, a wooden basket, a pile of letters, and a Japanese-styled fan, while...

...the protagonist of the game is present on both Wild and Free Spins symbols, complemented by the third special symbol with the word 'Bonus' on it!

The whole action is accompanied by a tranquil theme-related soundtrack adding to the atmosphere perfectly!

Betting Options and Other Functions

This is a medium/highly volatile game, and it is played on a 5x3 reel set with 20 pay lines and an average return to player percentage of 96.09%.

Land 3, 4, or 5 of the most-valuable fan symbol on a pay line, and you’ll receive an award of 50, 200, or 600x your total stake.

The Wild symbol does not pay on its own, but it appears on all reels and substitutes for all other regular game symbols.

Stakes range from between £0.4 and £100 per spin, making this sumo-themed online release perfect for all kinds of punters.

Special Features

This branded-themed online title boasts two main features – the Free Spins feature and the Bonus game.

To trigger the first one, you will need to land three Free Spins symbols on reels 1, 2, and 3, in which case you will get 6 extra spins!

But, here's the kicker!

During these bonus spins, the three top-paying symbols also act as the Scatters, while should you land at least three Free Spins symbols anywhere across the reels, you will retrigger the feature!

Now, whenever the Bonus symbol forms one or more winning combinations on active win lines, they will trigger the Bonus round.

Three, four, or five of them will award 1, 2, or 3 levels for the bonus game.

You will face the wrestler above who there are numerous prizes to spin and get whichever appears in front of you!

Lastly, this online release features a Cascading Wins system, with all winning blocks being removed and new symbols landing on their places!

Conclusion

The OneTouch creative team has designed an online game featuring a unique theme and decent visuals, complemented by simple gameplay and a nice pack of features.

Although the maximum potential could have been higher, its good RTP percentage and not so high variance, together with free spins, cascades, and a bonus game, will ensure an appealing time for all types of players!