Ukiyo-e

Ganapati is an international company established in December 2013. They promise their products are unique and truly distinctive, with compelling, immersive content. A good example of their promise is a game with an interesting theme, that will make you say either yay or nay. A presentation of culture and art from 17th Century Japan, in a 5 reel, 60 fixed payline slot, appropriately titled, Ukiyo-e. A famous Japanese art form of woodblock  prints and paintings, this genre was popular with the Merchant Class, who decorated their homes with them.

Theme

A unique style of art, Ukiyo-e, inspired many famous artists such as Monet and Van Gogh. Some of the most sought-after woodblock prints and paintings were such subjects as, female beauties, kabuki actors and Sumo wrestlers, just to name a few. This game features the most well known pieces of art created centuries ago, by several Japanese artists. The games WILD symbol, the "Great Wave off Kanagawa," was created by the Japanese artist Hokusai and is one of the best-known works of Japanese art. The game's backdrop is also a Hokusai painting titled "Fuji Mountains in Clear Weather." This is a high variance game, with an impressive, but theoretical RTP 98.41%.

Betting Options and Functions

Game function buttons are large and user-friendly. This game is not for the small wagering gambler. Wagering begins at 0.01 per payline, but when you consider that this game has 60 fixed paylines, the minimum bet is a moderate 0.60 and tops out at a steep 180.00 per spin.

The lowest paying symbols are four Japanese alphabet characters. The highest paying symbol is in the group of female, Ukiyo-e portraits titled, "Geisha in a Hurry." The Wild symbol has a payout double the Geisha, which we will discuss later. There are also Colossal symbols that have the potential to form, big, mega and epic wins. Remember that two colossal symbols side by side will cover the entire game, or 16x that symbol!

Bonus Features

The WILD symbol, the "Great Wave off Kanagawa" substitutes for all symbols, except for the bonus symbol. The WILD symbol has the highest payout, 5x pays 26x your bet.

The Bonus Symbol is a traditional Japanese Folding Fan, covered with flowers. 3, 4, or 5 symbols appearing anywhere on the reels activate 10, 20 or 40 Free Spins. During the free spin bonus, WILD colossal symbols are added to the reels. Bonus wins are multiplied by the total bet!

The Shooting Bonus is said to be skill based and is played prior to the start of the Free Spin Bonus. One of three characters (geisha, horse or cat) is selected at random to hit target symbols which turns them to WILD symbols, during the Free Spin Bonus. Up to 8 symbols may be turned into WILD symbols. The WILD Frames are added to the selected symbols to distinguish them from the rest of the symbols.

Our Take

Ganapati has created an unusual theme game, with big win potential features in every spin. During our play, the bonus was a long time in coming, but alas, it did finally appear
and was well worth the wait. Whether you love it or not, it is unforgettable.