Sakura Quest - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

We’re seeing more and more Asian inspired slots being created by developers in recent months. In fact, it’s the fastest-growing section of our website, with over 650 titles currently available, covering most aspects of Asian and Oriental culture. It’s by playing games from this part of our site that you’ll find out more about the culture and customs of this part of the world - and you can even get to sample of their foods too, as you spin the reels!

Asian slots players tend to favour fairly simple gameplay with higher volatility than some Western players feel comfortable with. That’s why it’s well worth taking as much time as you can to explore these types of games in depth and for free before going on to risk your cash at your favourite online casino. You can explore Sakura Quest right here on our site with no financial risk, along with hundreds of other games covering every theme you could possibly imagine.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Forget about the Sakura Quest anime-themed TV show - the title might be the same, but this game is all about the cherry blossom. Sakura is the Japanese word for the flowering cherry, so it features in quite a few games based on this part of the world. The Japanese people traditionally congregate to eat meals and spend time together under the boughs of the cherry trees when the blossom appears, so it’s a relaxing and sociable time. It’s a subject that we’ve visited before in a number of similar games, including Sakura Dragon, Sakura Legend and the hauntingly lovely Sakura Fortune slot, so we already had a rough idea of what to expect.

Mancala Gaming have decorated the background to Sakura Quest with traditional objects, such as a Samurai mask, a beckoning cat and red Chinese lanterns. The reels are set within a red wooden frame, with playing card icons and cultural artefacts appearing as game symbols. Gentle melodies play out to add layers of extra atmosphere in this unmistakably Oriental game.

Sakura Quest RTP & Volatility

The RTP of 95% is disappointingly low, but the game could still be worth playing for real cash. The volatility is unknown, though, so be sure to explore it thoroughly in demo mode before risking any of your own cash on a spin.

How to Play Sakura Quest

The controls of Sakura Quest aren’t the most player-friendly, so spend some time getting to understand how they operate.

1. There’s no volatility rating, so we suggest playing out a couple of hundred spins in demo mode as the bare minimum to get to know the game. Use the balance provided to stand in for your own bankroll, and start by setting a budget for your game.

2. Decide on the cost of each spin by tapping on the Bet One button until you reach your desired level.

3. Now decide how many paylines to play with, and select the appropriate button - you can play with 1, 3, 5 7 or all 9, but for the best chances we recommend activating all of them.

4. The Spin button plays out one single game. For lots of spins at the same wager, select the Auto Start option to the far left of your control panel. This will continue to turn out hands-free spins until you tap the button again. Note that the Gamble feature is deactivated when you select Auto Start.

5. View the game’s paytable by tapping the ‘I’ button.

6. Game sounds can be adjusted via the speaker icon above the gaming area.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

Play from 1 to 90 coins on every spin of the Sakura Quest reels. This amount is then divided across the number of paylines you select, from 1 to 9. Wins are paid for matching three, four or five low-value symbols in either direction across the reels. Higher-value icons pay out cash rewards for just two matches.

10, J, Q = 5x, 25x, 100x

K, A = 5x, 40x, 150x

Fish = 5x. 30x, 100x, 750x

Wooden face = 5x, 40x, 400x, 2000x

Wooden charm = 10x, 100x, 1000x, 5000x

Cherry blossom Wild = 20x, 200x, 2000x

Sakura Quest Bonus Features

There’s absolutely no way in which Sakura Quest could be described as being feature-packed, as it doesn’t even have so much as a single Free Spin. It does have a Wild symbol, though, which as well as paying out up to 2000x your stake also acts as a substitution icon to help you land additional wins. And there’s the Pays Both Ways win mechanic, of course, which effectively doubles your paylines.

Following any win you can choose to Gamble or Collect your winnings. Hit the Bet One button to choose one of four cards in the hope of scoring more points than the dealer. This feature is deactivated during Autoplay games.

Overall Review: Our Verdict

Fans of Mancala Gaming slots will be drawn to this relaxing game, but it’s not a game for everyone. Although it offers gentle gameplay, the lack of bonus features meant it failed to grab our attention long-term, particularly given the lack of volatility details. But if you love Oriental-themed games and you’re in the mood for some no-frills and peaceful gameplay, Sakura Quest could be just the game you’re looking for.

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