The Legend of Shaolin Demo Slot - Review for Canadians, Demo Play & Payout Info

Introduction

This Asian inspired slot is all about martial arts, so the paytable is themed accordingly. A meditating monk, bowl of rice, incense burner and two warrior monks comprise the top end. They pay well and look great too, so their appearance is always a moment of delight.

A cane, sword, pair of axes, trident, knives and nunchucks also appear, but they don’t offer quite the same magnitude of prize. Paylines aren’t the best either since there are only 9, and you won’t be able to adjust them.

Special symbols do make up for that small number of paylines, though. Scatters show a golden gong and they have a range of special effects including adding multipliers to the reels and even wilds. Exactly how the scatter performs is random, so it’s an exciting and suspenseful addition. A Ying and Yang wild mixes things up still further and can substitute for the other symbols (apart from the scatter).

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Theme, Graphics & Design

Be in no doubt: The Legend of Shaolin is a gorgeous slot. Two animated warrior monks face off on either side of the reels, each of them in battle poses. The action takes place between the two fighters, so everything has a combative, exciting feel. More monks in martial arts poses appear across the paytable, and the assortment of weapons on show builds the warlike atmosphere still further.

That said, there’s an undeniable vein of spirituality running through The Legend of Shaolin. The temple background is surrounded by luscious green foliage and adorned with golds and reds. It’s a beautiful vision that would look right at home in the high Himalayas. Lanterns and branches sway softly in the breeze, bringing some balance alongside the more combative imagery.

Music plays its part too. It’s classically eastern, with a mix of pipes and strings and even the odd chant thrown in. The soundtrack is surprisingly dense and multilayered, so it’s a joy throughout and never gets old. Unlike a lot of other online slot music, The Legend of Shaolin’s track plays on a long loop.

The Legend of Shaolin RTP and Variance

The Legend of Shaolin’s stats make it edge of the seat stuff. With its high volatility rating, it’s prone to erratic spells, and an RTP of just 92.7% isn’t incredible either. This simply adds to the tension, but it’s nonetheless a pity that the top prize is just x750.

How to Play The Legend of Shaolin

You won’t need to spend years meditating and training to excel on The Legend of Shaolin! The slot is quite user friendly so you’ll be up and running in no time:

1. Look to the bottom left of the screen. You’ll notice a small button marked i. This launches the paytable.
2. The paytable also shows the game instructions and explains how the bonuses (the scatter symbol) work.
3. Bet controls are next to i. Tap the up and down keys until your stake reaches the desired level.
4. If you want to skip directly to the highest bet, just press 'max bet'.
5. Automatic spin is conveniently labelled 'autospin'. If you’d like to use this feature, it will start the reels spinning until you press the button again.
6. Always settle on a budget before you begin.
7. Press spin to meet the monks!

Bet & Win Sizes

Bets on The Legend of Shaolin range from a low of 9 all the way up to a higher than average 1,800. The top single line win is x750, and you’ll scoop that if you can land either x5 meditating monks or x5 bowls of rice.

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Five meditating monks = x 750

Five bows of rice = x 750

 Five scatters = x 500

Five incense burners = x 400

Five monks in yellow = x 250

Five monks in blue = x 250

Five nunchucks = x 125

 Five daggers = x 125

Five tridents = x 100

Five axes = x 100

Five swords = x 100

Five canes = x 100

The number of paylines on The Legend of Shaolin is quite disappointing at only 9, and the top payment cap is x750.

The Legend of Shaolin Scatter Feature

Given its slightly mystical setting, it should come as absolutely no surprise that The Legend of Shaolin is adorned with some excellent bonuses. At first glance, there don’t seem to be many (and there aren't any free spins) but the scatter symbol hides many surprises.

The golden gong is The Legend of Shaolin’s scatter. Not only will these symbols pay from any position (taking paylines completely out of the equation) but they also trigger reel bonuses. These are chosen at random whenever the symbol appears. You’ll be rewarded with either:

Multipliers of x2, x3, x4 or x5.

Two additional wild symbols.

Landing another scatter symbol adds another feature, so there’s always a lot to play for.

The Legend of Shaolin Review - Final Thoughts

The Legend of Shaolin is in many ways an understated slot with a lot going on beneath the surface. It doesn’t make a lot of noise about its bonus features, and by binding both the wilds and the multipliers to its scatter symbol, the slot gives the impression of being quite limited.

That couldn’t be further from the truth. The Legend of Shaolin is a thrilling ride, especially since the appearance of just one scatter can change a whole round. Multipliers and additional wilds appear seemingly on a whim, and with the sumptuous soundtrack playing throughout, The Legend of Shaolin is a compelling prospect.

Although its RTP and variance figures are only for the brave (and we would have liked some free spins), The Legend of Shaolin is nonetheless a slot of tremendous depth.

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