Otakus Heaven - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Lots of people love playing video games, reading manga comics or spending hours on their phone - things that have become part of everyday life.

Of course, some people want more, preferring to spend every day and night looking at screens or comic books rather than socialising with human beings!

In Japanese culture they are known as Otaku. Basically, they prefer tech and fantasy worlds to people and real life: so no nights out, but plenty of nights in with the screen for company!

You can get a taste of this fascinating world for yourself by playing Otakus Heaven, a fun title from the Vela Gaming free play slots catalogue.

Game Theme, Graphics & Storyline of Otakus Heaven

This slot has an anime theme, which is a refreshing addition to the typical titles on offer. ‘Anime’ is a term adapted from the word ‘animation’, and it describes the style used to tell fantasy tales. It’s very popular in both comic books and short TV/movie productions.

Good use is made of typical otaku accessories alongside interactive images of anime characters, and both help create a fun and realistic atmosphere.

Symbols

From a pile of comic books to a videogame controller, all of the icons featured are perfect choices for the anime theme. These eye-catching symbols add splashes of colour to the reels, and even the standard low-paying symbols (numbers and playing card letters) are attractive in their own right.

Money Matters: RTP, Variance and Payouts

-    RTP Information

Vela Gaming don’t openly advertise the RTP of their games, but as Otakus Heaven includes the lucrative free games bonus it certainly seems to be at least fair.

-    Variance Insights

This is also a mystery at the moment, but we do know that Vela Gaming have a large audience in Asia, where players tend to prefer games with higher volatility levels.

-    Paytable Details

Something which may surprise players is the payout rewards system Otaku Heaven uses for three to five symbol matches on any one spin. In most online slots these are usually split into one or two high-paying icons, with the rest gradually decreasing in worth. Here, however, all symbols bar one pay the same for three, four or five matches.

This means the following all pay 250x for five matches, 100x for four matches and 20x for three matches!

-    Game console
-    Headphones
-    Manga comics
-    Baseball cap
-    Action figure
-    Number 10
-    Letters A, J, Q & K

There is one exception - the Scatter offers 50x the coins staked for five matches.

How to Play Otakus Heaven

The controls needed to set up and play this slot are located at the bottom of the reels.

1.    Open the main page and take a look at the information on screen.
2.    Toggle the ‘i’ icon to either mute or enable the sound effects.
3.    Via the control panel choose the number of lines to be played.
4.    Decide on the total to be staked each spin within your personal limits.
5.    Decide between spinning the reels yourself and making use of the autospin option.
6.    Keep an eye on details of any wins - they appear below the spin button.
7.    Enjoy your games.

Bet Sizes & Paylines

There is a 20 payline ceiling on this slot, but players can adjust the number they wish to play using arrows clearly marked on the reels. There are currently five options: 1 - 5 - 10 - 15 - 20. Five bet sizes are available for players to choose from. These are:

-    0.20
-    0.40
-    2.00
-    10.00
-    20.00

 As is standard, the wins pay left to right, and symbols need to be consecutive to qualify. An exception is made for the Scatter, which triggers a win when three or more appear in any position on the reels during one spin.

Bonus Features

Free Spins Bonus

If you love lots of slots bonuses, don’t feel disappointed here. There may be just one main extra opportunity available in Otaku Heaven, the Free Game Bonus, but it offers some nice opportunities.

It’s triggered when three or more Scatter (action figure) symbols appear during any one spin. Players choose between four female manga characters, each offering a different but equally exciting bonus. Between them they reward you with:

-    5 free spins with popular symbols.
-    8 free spins with a mix of symbols.
-    15 free spins with symbols less likely to appear.
-    A mystery prize, which will be anything from 1 to 20 free spins - a temptation indeed for those who like to take a chance.

We loved this twist, as it gives qualifying for the bonus an edge in what could otherwise be a bit of a ‘samey’ slot. Players are free to decide if they want to go for the bigger number of spins with less chance of success or take fewer spins with more hope of winning something.

Our Verdict on Otakus Heaven

This is definitely a game that breaks the usual rules, such as the overload of purple and pink in background colours, yet it’s still appealing to all players, and this is all part of its charm.

The music could do with a refresh, as it soon felt repetitive, but the fun graphics - watch out for the girl who almost leaps through the screen when you land a big win - more than make up for that.

Anime fans who want to explore this trend should check out Magic Maid Cafe slot online, where pretty girls and sweet treats are the key features.

Disclaimer: Otakus Heaven trademark / license is owned by Vela Gaming. This site is not endorsed by Vela Gaming.