Fortune Turtle Slots
We thought we’d gotten to grips with the Genesis Gaming brand, and that we knew exactly what to expect from them, but then we played Fortune Turtle and our opinion shifted. Dramatically. Here you have a 5-reel, 243 ways to play title that is anything but their normal setup. Yes, you have free spins as the main bonus, but there’s cascading wins, coin metres and so much more. In short, we’re impressed, and we’re more than eager to play some rounds of this title.
The company have gone for an oriental themed real cash slot, a theme that is extremely popular within the industry, which of course means it’s seen a lot. Instead of stagnating though, this activity attempts to revamp what you know and focus on the good fortunes of a turtle rather than geisha’s and martial arts. There’s still a clear aesthetic about this title, but we appreciate it more because it’s tried to do something refreshing rather than stick with what we know.
A Quiet Garden
Despite the fact that we’ve just remarked on how much Genesis have tried to step away from stereotyping their graphics, there’s no way we can ignore that the location of the game is very generic. It’s a Japanese garden, the doors of a gazebo opened out onto a still evening sky, the purple hues of the blossoms adding a sense of serenity. This isn’t a bad thing though, to utilise an image we’re familiar with, as it actually helps us adapt from one game to the next. Innovation is great, but too much and we feel adrift from what we know.
The confines of the matrix have been done away with, giving a sense that each symbol on the 5 reels is floating in midair, an effect continued when the cascading wins trigger. It feels airy, almost magical somehow, which we didn’t experience when we played Canarval Cash, even though the matrix was an attractive one. This dynamic demands your attention, and who are we to ignore such a powerful aesthetic?
A Chain Effect
For those of you that haven’t come across cascading wins before (where have you been?!), it refers to an effect that mimics that of old school games like Tetris: when a combo is created, the tiles just disappear and others fill their place. If after the first win you create another and then another, your rewards increase due to your ability to match the symbols. However, in games such as Tetris, you’re more likely to get the combos from the off as you determine what goes where.
In Fortune Turtle, they can activate at any time during the base game, but you’ll need to get over two lots in a row before you start to experience additional extras. For example, the red guardians of the title will turn into wilds for the remainder of the cascades, if you get over two wins in a row, and they’re on the second, third and fourth reels. From there on, the more wins you get, the more other symbols shall turn into wilds, thus increasing your winning chances. The returns can be amazing. The minimum bet is 0.50, while the maximum is 50.00.
Watch for the Golden Dragon
Due to how rewarding the cascading reels can be, Genesis Gaming could have left it there and the majority of us would have been satisfied, but then they went and included free games. It seems to be their staple offering as a way of a bonus. To get the ball rolling, you need just match up three dragon icons and the rounds will begin.
During this time, a metre will show up in the upper left hand corner of your screen, counting how many coins you discover upon the central reel. If you manage to find three or more, additional games will be gifted to you, helping to keep those reels spinning onward. Although three is the basic level to get a reward, if you manage to get six or beyond, you’re looking at free spins with multipliers attached.
From Good Fortunes to Royalty
We’re all about finding the fun when one game ends, and so we’re going to point you in the direction of another slot machine that could be your answer to big wins: Valkyrie Queen. This Bally title delivers a royal interface for you to interact with, rather than an oriental one, as well as gifting users 243 winlines.
However, the RTP is lower than what you get with Fortune Turtle: Fortune Turtle is 97.47%, while the Bally activity is only 94.90%. Still, you’re getting a new experience but inside a matrix that you can play with ease, so that makes up for any additional difficulty felt when playing.
Seeking Our Fortune
Fortune Turtle is a stunning real cash slot, open to high rollers and budget users alike. It has a breathtaking interface that is as contemporary as can be, but without being overzealous with its exceptional aesthetic. What is more, the depth in which the features expand make this a generous helping of a game, with the 243 winlines only furthering that sense of generosity. We could play this all day – and we hope it brings you as much luck and fun as it did us!
