Overview of Ways of Fortune

Theme and Storyline

Ways of Fortune is set in feudal China and the player takes on the role of a fearless warrior searching for wealth and adventure in the land of precious stones. The game features a fantastical interpretation of the Chinese countryside complete with adventure symbols such as swords and dragons. The treasure hunt ultimately leads to the discovery of gems that are rewarded upon completing quests.

Graphics, Sound, and Animations

Habanero's Ways of Fortune is visually stunning, with a backdrop that perfectly complements the swashbuckling imagery on the reels. The animation on the reels is simple yet orderly, with no unnecessary distractions. The game also has a mild background music track and excellent audio design for win, reel sounds, and bonus symbols.

Gameplay Mechanics

Ways of Fortune features a unique twist on the traditional 5x3 slot format, with an additional symbol located on top of reels three through five. During the base game, this space is always taken up by three identical and randomly assigned symbols. The game uses an 'any way wins' mechanism, meaning that any consecutive line of symbols starting from the leftmost reel can payout.

Wilds, Bonuses, and Free Spins

The Wild symbol in Ways of Fortune serves as a substitute for all symbols except for the Scatter symbol. There are no payouts for landing Scatter symbols; instead, three or more Scatter symbols activate the Bonus round and give out ten, fifteen, or twenty free spins depending on the number of Scatters. During free games, players can earn payouts from any 'any way wins' combination that starts on either the leftmost or rightmost reel.

Bets, Return to Player Percentage, and Variance

Ways of Fortune has an impressive 98.12% Return to Player percentage but its low volatility decreases the likelihood of frequent big wins. As a result, it is not the best game for strategies that require high-volatility games. On the site we tested, the minimum bet is $/£/€0.28 per spin while the maximum bet is $/£/€140.00 per spin.

Final Verdict

Ways of Fortune creates an immersive world of excitement but its lack of engaging gameplay will quickly become monotonous for players. With only basic features, the game fails to capture and maintain interest in the long run. Coupled with its low volatility, we cannot recommend this game. However, individuals who prefer low-variance games with a relatively high RTP may enjoy it.