5 Treasures - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

See what the luxurious riches lie in store for you in the heart of Asia with 5 Treasures, a 2018 release from Shufflemaster. This slot makes use of the Any Way Pays system and has 243-ways-to-win, which will appeal to many players. There are five reels on a 5x3 grid, with a free spins feature as well as four tempting jackpots to up the stakes for those hoping to win big.

Below the reels you’ll find the balance, stake and win amount. The four jackpot amounts are displayed at the top of the screen, and a money pot sits on top of the reels. The user interface is to the right, with autospin, information, settings, bet adjustment and the main spin button running top to bottom. It’s a straightforward, user-friendly layout that allows for fuss-free gaming.

There are six themed symbols, plus the lower-value card symbols of 9 through to A. The Fu Bat symbol is the wild, which appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 in both the base game and free spins feature and substitutes for all symbols. The Treasure Door is the scatter to trigger free spins.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Asian-inspired slots take us on an adventure to the world’s largest continent by bringing us the essence of this beautifully diverse colourful culture. 5 Treasures builds a warm, welcoming atmosphere and Oriental vibe with rich colours, enjoyable sounds and themed symbols.

The background is a rich and warm purple featuring delicate scale-like patterns, with a twisting flower stem to either side of the reels. It’s simple but effective at being welcoming and eye-catching. The reels are outlined in gold, and buttons are likewise given that same warm golden glow to emphasise the Oriental feel. Symbols are vivid and colourful and rendered in good detail.

There are only basic animations, but we do like the upbeat Oriental soundtrack accompanying gameplay to keep things lively. The aesthetics and sound complement each other nicely to cultivate a friendly, cheerful, happy atmosphere.

5 Treasures RTP and Variance

5 Treasures has a decent 96.37% RTP. It’s also thought to be of medium volatility, which is a comfortable mid-way point between the low-variance options with lower but more frequent wins and the higher-variance slots with infrequent but higher-value payouts.

How to Play 5 Treasures

1.Select the stake using the +/- buttons.
2.Paylines are fixed so you're set to hit spin.
3.Autospin is available if desired.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

The minimum stake is 0.11 coins, which is perfect for the casual players. The maximum stake is 88.00 coins, which is reasonable enough for the higher rollers.

*The maximum win is 250,000 in a single game.
*The Treasure Doors scatter is the most valuable at 5.50 for five-of-a-kind on the minimum stake, up to 4,400 on the maximum stake.
*With the max stake, the grand jackpot becomes 200,000 coins, down to 1,600 for the mini.
*On the minimum stake, the grand jackpot becomes 250.00 and 2.00 for the mini.

5 Treasures Bonus Features

Free Spins

Three or more scatters on consecutive left to right reels, beginning with the first reel, will trigger a payout plus six free spins. Wilds will substitute for Treasure Doors in any left-right winning combination. You’ll choose one of five Free Spin modes, each employing certain symbols. These include the 9 to A, Fu Bat and Treasure Door, plus one other symbol depending on the mode selected. The modes include:

Koi Free Spins - 128 Koi symbols.
Turtle Free Spins - 118 Turtle symbols.
Tiger Free Spins - 108 Tiger symbols.
Phoenix Free Spins - 98 Phoenix symbols.
Dragon Free Spins - 88 Dragon symbols.

What’s more, free spins can be retriggered with another three or more Treasure Door symbols.

Jackpots

Any time a Fu Bat symbol appears, coins are deposited in the pot that sits above the reels. If the lid randomly closes, the Jackpot feature will be awarded, which can happen in the base game or free spins feature. There are four jackpots, the amounts of which are displayed above the reels. They are: Mini, Minor, Major and Grand. When the Jackpot feature is selected, 12 coins will appear. Select the coins to reveal a Fu Baby. Once three coins reveal the same baby, one of the jackpots will be granted.

5 Treasures Review: Overall

The warm graphics and sound are a welcoming respite at the end of a long day, calming frazzled nerves and uplifting weary souls. It’s user-friendly and quick to pick up, keeping things simple in terms of both gameplay and features. We like that free spins can be retriggered and that there are different modes to add a little interest. The pot collection generates some anticipation, and the four jackpots are hanging above the reels as delicious temptation.

The RTP is respectable, and the stakes are well suited to a range of players, with some decent prizes on offer. However, some may find prizes a little on the low side unless higher stakes are in play, and scooping a jackpot for the more generous wins isn’t going to be easy. It’s still enjoyable to try, and you can easily keep spinning quite happily, absorbed and carried away by the Oriental vibes.

Fellow Sinophiles might also want to check out Pragmatic Play's Caishen's Gold online slot, which offers some similar features but with a twist. It has 243 betways, four jackpots, potentially limitless free spins with only high-paying symbols and a top 1,000x prize.

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