These days, it seems like most online slot machines are part of a race to see which games can have the most features, the most complex bonus rounds, or the flashiest graphics and animations. Certainly, Betsoft has been a big part of this trend, offering games in their 3D slots line (click here to view all the Betsoft 3D slots) that are loaded with special features and graphics designed to draw people into their games’ themes.
That’s why we were so surprised when we played Sushi Bar, the latest 3D slot by Betsoft. It’s a game that uses only a minimum of special features, instead relying on the basics that make slot machines so much fun to play. You won’t get into any second screen bonus rounds or enjoy an animated opening sequence, but you will have the chance to win some big prizes just by matching symbols on the reels.
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Sushi Bar is a five-reel slot machine that allows players to play up to 25 paylines on each spin. There are several different coin denominations available, and players have the option of betting up to five coins on each line. That means you can play up to 125 coins on each spin, which should provide enough options for all but the biggest high rollers.
In order to win prizes, you’ll need to match symbols from left to right across your active paylines. There are eight different symbols that can be matched to win prizes, starting with the popular card ranks from tens up through aces. One nice touch is that these symbols fit the sushi theme, as each symbol takes the shape of the rank (in other words, a Q for queen), but is made to look like a plate covered with a sushi meal. For bigger prizes, you’ll want to match symbols like the chef’s knives, plates, and teapots. The teapot gives you an especially good opportunity to win big prizes, with five in a row scoring 1,000 credits for each coin wagered.
Two special symbols are also on the reels to spice up the action. First, there’s a soy sauce symbol that works as a wild, substituting for any symbol to make winning combinations. Even better, the soy sauce symbol will double the size of any wins that it takes part in. There’s also a scatter symbol (a Japanese fan) that can win prizes if two or more appear anywhere on the reels at the same time. If three or more scatter symbols are on the reels, you’ll win a number of free spins, during which all of your winnings will be doubled.
While the focus of Sushi Bar is definitely on classic gameplay, that doesn’t mean that Betsoft has overlooked their signature style in making this game. The graphics are crisp and sharp, allowing the game to take place in the middle of a traditional sushi bar, complete with an animated sushi chef. While the graphics are top-notch, they also serve to give the game an understated, traditional feel that’s also supported by the soft music that plays during the game.
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