Lions Fortune

Lions Fortune by Genesis Gaming is packed with traditional Chinese motifs, solid gameplay, and attractive potential wins. The base game itself combines cascading reels with 243 ways to win mechanic, thus making this title quite fun to play! 

If you are familiar with the software provider behind this game…

…you probably know that they like to keep things simple for the most part. 

Same applies to Lions Fortune. The game is graphically pleasing but not demanding. On a similar note, the base game mechanics are smooth, engaging but subtle enough to promote positive player experience!

When you put all of this together, you get a slot that anyone can play and enjoy.

Ancient Theme in a Modern Game 

There is something inherently intriguing about traditional Chinese culture, architecture, and art. So much so that it is by far one of the most popular themes in online slot games.

Avoiding monotony hinges on how the theme is implemented. Software provider behind this title has proven to be a master of taming the proverbial Chinese dragon. 

They have used just enough of the influence to make the theme aesthetically pleasing…

… without it coming across as aggressive. That in itself is a feat. 

The background in this title is static. It depicts scenery that belongs to Zhangjiajie national park, or a similar location. 

As for the frame, it comes in the form of a traditional Chinese gate with two lines sitting on each corner of its foundation. 

Both lions sport golden necklaces and are pictured holding on to a golden ball. Both intimidating and inviting…

… these lions give further meaning to the title of this Genesis Gaming’s release.

As always, symbols follow the same policy of engaging minimalism like the main theme does. 

The layout is fairly standard with two tiers of symbols in terms of value: 

• Lower paying symbols – Lower paying symbols come in the form of letters and numbers. The usual stuff for the most part. You can expect wins ranging anywhere from 5 to 100 credits depending on what you draw. 
• Higher paying symbols – Even though they are still relatively simple, higher paying symbols are distinctly different from the rest. They feature coins of various colors and net you anywhere from 15 to 300 credits per win. 

As for wild and scatter symbols, you won’t miss those either! Scatter symbol depicts a gray urn with ornamental graphics all over it while Wild symbol features a bronze lion mask. 

Betting Options and Functions 

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of what this game offers, we need to cover the basics.

You are looking at a 243 ways to win slots game that uses 5 reels over 3 rows. This is also a cascading reel title! 

All of this has had an impact on Genesis Gaming’s usual user interface. Where in most other games they offer you can adjust the bet value and the number of paylines you want to play, here you only get to change the bet value. 

This is of course due to the whole 243-ways-to-win thing. 

Speaking of bet values, it goes anywhere from 1 to 50 credits. The game also features an RTP of 97.4%, which puts it right in the medium to high volatility segment. 

Let’s move onto special features. 

The base game features an interesting bonus game! It is triggered when you get 2 winning cascades in a row, azure lions will turn into wilds for any remaining cascade you get to play. After 4 winning cascades, the black tortoise symbol turns into a wild. 

The remaining two higher paying symbols do the same on 6 and 8 winning cascades respectively. 

When you get three scatters on the grid, you will trigger the free spin mode with 10 free spins. You can get additional free spins if you manage to fill out the coin icons in the upper left corner of the frame.

Our Take: 

Overall, this title scores above average on every metric. It’s not one of those flashy, aggressive slots where you are bombarded with animations, sounds and various effects. 

Then again, it’s not the most basic piece of slot software on the net. Entertaining from its core, this game has the potential to offer hours upon hours of fun.