About the Ways of Fortune game
Ways of Fortune overview
Theme and Plot
Ways of Fortune takes place in feudal China, where the player assumes the role of a brave warrior on a quest for riches and adventure in the land of jewels. The surroundings are a fantastical interpretation of the Chinese countryside, with adventure symbols such as swords and dragons, as well as gems that serve as the reward for these quests.
Graphics, Audio, and Animations
Ways of Fortune, created by Habanero, is a visually appealing slot. The backdrop is exquisitely designed and complements the swashbuckling imagery on the reels. The reels are straightforwardly and neatly animated, without any unnecessary bells or whistles. Additionally, the game is supported by a mild background music track and excellent audio design for the win and reel sounds and bonus symbols.
Gameplay
Ways of Fortune provides a unique twist on the traditional five by three slot format. An additional symbol is located on top of reels three through five. In the base game, this space is always occupied by three identical and randomly assigned symbols. Ways of Fortune uses an 'any way wins' slot machine mechanism, which implies that any line of consecutive symbols may payout as long as they begin on the leftmost reel.
Wilds, Bonuses, and Free Spins
The Wild symbol serves as a substitute for all symbols except for the Scatter symbol. The Scatter symbols do not provide payouts. Instead, landing three or more Scatter symbols will trigger the Bonus round, providing ten free spins for three symbols, fifteen for four symbols, and twenty for five. During free games, players may earn payouts from any 'any way wins' combination that starts on the leftmost or rightmost reels.
Bets, RTP, and Variance
This game's return to player is a fantastic 98.12%, well above the typical average. However, the low volatility of Ways of Fortune undermines this figure. Consequently, this game is not entirely suitable for our preferred gaming strategies. On the site we tested, bets ranged from a minimum of $/£/€0.28 per spin to a maximum of $/£/€140.00 per spin.
Conclusion
Ways of Fortune generates a magnificent world of endless fun seamlessly. However, this fun dies out quickly once players notice the monotony of the game. With only the most fundamental of features, there is little to maintain player's interest. Coupled with its low volatility, we do not recommend this game. However, individuals who prefer simple and low-variance games may be attracted to its relatively high RTP.
