Game information:

Title: 88 Fortunes

Developer: SG (Scientific Games)

Reels: 5

Rows: 3

Paylines: 243

RTP: 96%

Max win: x2,761

Volatility: High

Release date: 06/07/2016

88 Fortunes review

First launched all the way back in 2016, 88 Fortunes is a unique slot from the developers over at Scientific Games. Although they are not one of the biggest developers in the online casino space, we have been really impressed with some of the work they have been putting out in recent years.

In terms of its look, there are few slots around these days that are quite as striking as 88 Fortunes. Drawing on Chinese luck and gambling culture, 88 Fortunes sports a unique aesthetic that is packed to the brim with rich, bright graphics. If you are into bright reds and dazzling golds, 88 Fortunes will be right up your street.

In terms of gameplay, 88 Fortunes does not stray too far from the familiar formula, although it is generally well executed.

While the high volatility gameplay might put some players off, if you don’t mind waiting out a few dry spells here and there, 88 Fortunes can provide a really fun playing experience.

Bonus features

88 Fortunes is not as feature packed as some of the other slot games out there, but it does have some unique bonus features that certainly make it worth checking out. This includes a Fu-bat Jackpot, which gets triggered when one or more Fu-bat symbols appear on the reels. If you get 12 lucky coins, you can click on them to reveal matching baby icons. Each baby symbol represents a jackpot, with jackpots including mini, minor, major and grand.

88 Fortunes also has a free spins feature that is activated when three or more gong symbols appear. The initial free spins bonus is 10 free spins. If another three or more scatters appear when the free spins are active, you will be given another 10 free spins. This can really add up over time, if you are lucky.

How to play 88 Fortunes

With five reels, three rows and 243 paylines, 88 Fortunes looks, feels and plays like many of the slot games you might have come across before. Symbols will appear from left to right once you hit the spin button.

The gameplay interface can be a little bit overwhelming — if not slightly confusing — for new and veteran players alike, so we recommend taking your time and familiarizing yourself with the layout before jumping into a cash game. Thankfully, 88 Fortunes is available in both free-to-play and pay-to-play versions, so you can get a few rounds in for free while learning how to play 88 Fortunes.

The RTP is around the 96% mark, which is close to the industry average for a game of this type. In terms of 88 Fortunes tips worth bearing in mind, the game is one of high volatility. As a result, there can often be quite some time between wins, so patience is definitely a virtue when playing 88 Fortunes. High volatility games mean that although wins may be less frequent, they tend to be bigger when they do eventually hit.

Where to play 88 Fortunes

Since it was released in 2016, 88 Fortunes has enjoyed moderate success in the online casino game world. As such, it is reasonably well supported on the major gaming platforms. Having said that, Scientific Games is not the most widely supported developer, so you might have to do a bit of searching.

88 Fortunes is also available in a mobile version which is supported on both iOS and Android devices. Although essentially a carbon copy of the desktop version that has been scaled down, we did notice some occasional graphics issues on the mobile version. Although it should be noted this did not impact the gameplay itself.

88 Fortunes verdict

In Chinese culture, the number ‘8’ is a lucky number, as is the color red. As a high volatility game with an RTP of 96%, you will definitely need a bit of luck on your side to win big with 88 Fortunes. Despite the higher volatility, playing 88 Fortunes is generally a fun experience. The fast pace of play, interesting bonus features and charming in-game animations make for an enjoyable playing experience. We are massive fans of the visual style, with the cartoonish Chinese aesthetic being very well executed.

With all that said, if you are feeling particularly lucky and want to try something unique, we would recommend giving 88 Fortunes a try. If you are unsure, however, the availability of a full-featured demo account makes it easy to try it out before committing any funds.