Legend of the 9 Suns - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

2by2 Gaming take an exciting trip into Chinese mythology, specifically the legendary archer Hou Yi, in this 5-reel slot. In addition to 25 paylines, it has several bonus features - such as additional wilds, multipliers and free spins - all depicted in breathtaking graphics. This slot has thrills in both the myth that inspired it and in the gameplay.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Hou Yi, also known as Shen Yi, is an archer from Chinese mythology. According to legend, there were once ten suns in the sky. When they all rose together, they caused an almost unbearable heat that scorched the earth. The king asked Hou Yi to intervene. Hou Yi tried to reason with the suns and he threatened them, but they would not listen. Eventually, he was forced to shoot them from the air with his arrows. Nine of the suns fell, turning into three-legged ravens. There was only one left, and depending on which version of the story you read, Hou Yi was either convinced to spare it or his last arrow was stolen; either way, one sun was able to remain to light the world.

It's a thrilling story and it deserves a beautiful slot. Legend of the 9 Suns is full of vivid colour and detail, from the grass and red leaves in the background to the mythical characters who inhabit the reels alongside a horse, cake and pot of tea, as well as the blazing sun itself. The slot has everything you need visually, along with an atmospheric melody with a decidedly Chinese note to fall gently against your ears.

Legend of the 9 Suns RTP and Variance

Legend of the 9 Suns manages to just get itself within the ranks of average-to-high RTPs with its 96.017% figure. That does put it alongside most of the best modern slots, even if only just barely. You always have to remember that RTP is a theoretical number based on an extended session of play, not a guarantee from spin to spin. As for variance, 2by2 don’t appear to have released any official data, meaning the best way to work it out is to try the free demo for a while and see how the size of wins compares to the frequency.

How to Play Legend of the 9 Suns

Try the best in 2x2 Gaming online slots:

1. You’ll be given the option to play with or without volume as part of the loading process. If you change your mind mid-game, there’s a button in the bottom right corner.
2. The top left corner is where you’ll find the help page with the most in-depth guide to the game.
3. Now we go under the reels. The question mark here will open the paytable.
4. It’s followed by a bet adjustor for your bet per line, then a display with your total bet. You need to work out where to set it according to your taste for risk, plus your available balance, which is visible right next to it.
5. There are two options for playing. Autoplay gives you between 10 and 100 automatic spins with no input from you. Play takes it one spin at a time. It’s a question of convenience versus control.
6. It's also worth bearing in mind that you might miss features in autoplay, and it will be harder to stick to a budget.

Always set loss and single win limits, take regular breaks and play responsibly.

Bet & Win Sizes

Your bet per line can be between 0.01 and 1.00. That means your minimum total bet is 0.25 and the maximum is 25.00, which isn’t huge.

The paytable is dynamic, displaying symbol values based on your current bet. You can even adjust while the paytable’s open. The maximum prize for a minimum bet comes if you match five symbols:

10, J, Q - 0.50

K, A - 0.75

Tea - 1.00

Cake - 1.50

Horse - 2.00

Man in green - 2.50

Lady - 4.00

Hou Yi - 5.00

The wild and scatter can also pay in their own rights as well as their special features:

Bonus scatter - 2.50

Sun wild - 8.00

Max-win 480,000x

Volatility High

Top RTP 96.04%

Legend of the 9 Suns Bonus Features

Any slot with bonus round is going to be extra exciting, and Legend of the 9 Suns has three:

9 Suns Feature

When this feature is triggered, which can happen randomly after any spin, up to 9 extra wilds will appear on the second, third and fourth reels. There’s also a x2 or x3 multiplier for any win.

Spin N’Win Bonus

This is another one that can trigger randomly after any spin. Coins will spin around a 3x3 grid, and you win the stated amounts when they land.

Free Spins

You need three or more bonus scatter symbols to trigger this one:

3 scatters = 10 free spins.

4 scatters = 15 free spins.

5 scatters = 20 free spins.

You can retrigger and the 9 Suns feature will appear more often, but you can’t activate the Spin N’Win bonus during the free spins round.

Legend of the 9 Suns Review

If you’ve played 2by2's Magic of Pandora slot, you know this developer has a talent for beautiful depictions of ancient myths, complete with exciting bonus features. Legend of the 9 Suns fits boldly into this tradition, taking a less well-known tale and adding all the thrills of a slot, even if the settings lack some controls.