Great Beauties of China - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

You’d think that the Chinese were obsessed with beauty! After all, we’ve already experienced the life of a Geisha thanks to time spent playing the Oriental Beauty slot. And now Ganapati have released Great Beauties of China, which celebrates the life of four women, each so beautiful that she had Emperors falling at her feet.

They all lived during different periods of Chinese history, but they are often grouped together, along with their attributes:

Xi Shi was so beautiful that fish forgot how to swim when she passed by.

Diaochan was so lovely that the moon hid behind clouds out of embarrassment.

Wang Zhaojun’s beauty caused birds to forget how to fly.

Yang Guifei was more beautiful than a lotus blossom.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Just like all the other Ganapati slots we’ve played, Great Beauties of China is completely immersive from the moment the game loads. You find yourself gazing out over an incredible view of the Great Wall of China, as it snakes its way across the landscape. The reels hang from a richly-decorated red scroll, which has long tassels that sway gently in the breeze.

The symbols on the reels are based around the four Beauties, and the things that each woman’s looks have been compared to. Nothing has been left to chance - the trailing fins of the guppy fish and the clouds that surround the moon are picked out in detail, creating a game that looks completely enthralling.

And because this a Ganapati game the soundtrack isn’t an afterthought. In the background a haunting melody plays out. After all, beautiful though these women may have been, none of them found great happiness, and most of them died under tragic circumstances.

Great Beauties of China RTP & Volatility

This game has an excellent RTP of 96.5%, which is above average for this type of game. However, it’s essential to remember that this is no representation of actual returns, which could be much higher, or indeed much lower! And the volatility of this game is as yet unknown, so playing it could prove financially risky, at least over the short term. One thing we can be sure of, is that Asian slots players like games with high volatility. And since Ganapati is a Japanese game developer, it’s probably safe to assume that the risk of playing Great Beauties of China is likely to be on the high side. So make sure you explore the game for free, before you think about wagering your own money at an online casino.

How to Play Great Beauties of China

Once you’ve spent some time appreciating the look of this game, it’s time to start playing it!

1 Adjust the amount of your bet using the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons.

2 The game’s paytable is dynamic, so it’s worth checking it out, via the menu button, to see what you could win. All amounts shown are based on your current stake.

3 Press Spin when you’re ready to start your game. For multiple spins at the same wager, use the Autoplay facility.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

The cost of playing Great Beauties of China starts from just 0.01 per payline. So with 25 fixed paylines that givesa betting range from 0.25 to 12.50 per spin.

We opted to play the game at maximum stakes of 12.50 per spin. At this level of wager, the cash prizes for landing three, four or five of a kind are as follows:

Blue symbol = 2.50, 5.00, 10.00

Green symbol = 2.50, 5.00, 15.00

Red symbol = 2.50, 5.00, 20.00

Yellow symbol = 2.50, 5.00, 25.00

Fish = 2.50, 10.00, 35.00

Moon = 2.50, 15.00, 40.00

Bird = 2.50, 20.00, 45.00

Flower = 2.50, 25.00, 50.00

Xi Shi = 12.50, 37.50, 100.00

Diaochan = 17.50, 42.50, 125.00

Wang Zhaojun = 22.50, 47.50, 150.00

Yang Guifei = 27.50, 52.50, 200.00

Stacked Xi Shi = 12.50, 37.50, 100.00

Stacked Diaochan = 17.50, 42.50, 125.00

Stacked Wang Zhaojun = 22.50, 47.50, 150.00

Stacked Yang Guifei = 27.50, 52.50, 200.00

Three Scatters = 62.50

Max-win 80x

Volatility Low

Top RTP 96.50%

Great Beauties of China Bonus Features & Free Spins

Expanding Mystery Symbols are the Wilds in Great Beauties of China. They can appear on any reel, expanding to fill the entire reel before revealing one of the four Beauties. And because the Wilds can substitute for all the other symbols in the game, apart from Scatters, they can help to generate one or more winning combinations.

The phoenix symbol is the game’s Scatter. It only appears on reels 2, 3 and 4, but when all three land simultaneously you’ll trigger the Free Spins bonus round, as well as receiving a cash payout. Throughout the bonus round you’ll see representations of the four Beauties around the outside of the reels, each with a heart collection meter. Every time each Beauty lands as an Expanding Wild, one heart is added to her meter. This adds a 1x Multiplier to her next appearance. And once a Beauty’s Heart Meter has been filled, you’ll be awarded 5 more Free Spins.

Overall Review

Ganapati have created some of the loveliest Asian themed slots we’ve ever played. Their superb graphics are always outstanding, and they certainly seem to be maintaining their incredibly high standards.

We highly recommend this Great Beauties of China to all slots enthusiasts. Smooth gameplay, a haunting theme tune and some great bonus feature add up to an intense and immersive experience. Just make sure you explore the game very thoroughly in demo mode though - we can’t be sure about the volatility, but it’s likely to be high, so it’s best to play on the safe side!