Sumo Showdown - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

This is certainly a visually interesting slot with its unusual 4x4 layout and vivid graphics putting you right in the centre of the sumo ring. The ten paylines may not be a lot, but you will be engrossed by the six paying themed symbols alongside the six traditional card symbols. The wild pays in its own right in addition to acting as a substitute. Things get really interesting when you find the two sumo wrestlers, as they both act as scatters and will trigger a special wrestling bout in the form of a respin feature complete with a multiplier and extra wilds.

OneTouch is a fairly new developer (only around since 2015), so the selection of OneTouch demo slots is fairly small but also high-quality. It has made a name with mobile-friendly offerings such as Sumo Showdown that use a portrait rather than landscape layout to fit better on a phone screen. Other slots of note include the Asian-themed Golden Stripe and the more traditional fruit machine Juicy 7.

If you want to try out some OneTouch slots, Sumo Showdown is a good place to start, showcasing many of the features that make this creator distinctive in an enjoyable way. It is always a good idea to try a slot for free first, even if you are later planning to brave the real money version, so why not load the free demo right here at Slots Temple and find out whether it is the game for you? There is none of the risk but all the fun.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

Sumo is one of the most iconic sports and martial arts in Japan. Dating back almost 1,000 years, it sees two large wrestlers trying to force each other to the ground or out of the ring. Sumo Showdown is your opportunity to step into the arena with an enormous crowd watching from the rows of seats in the background. There is a percussive note to the soundtrack that helps to build the tension of a sporting venue, even as the melody is smooth and inviting. Specifically sumo images such as a wrestler and referee are joined by more general Japanese symbols such as a bonsai tree on the reels, which themselves appear almost like a banner hanging above the ring.

Sumo Showdown RTP & volatility

The 96.62 per cent RTP of Sumo Showdown puts it on the higher side of average, so you should be able to see some good returns; however, as always, this is only a guideline figure open to variation. There is no official information on the volatility or the frequency of wins.

How to play Sumo Showdown

This slot is a little unusual in how the reels run from the top to the bottom of the screen, with a wider background and all the controls on the right side, but this doesn’t mean the gameplay is too different from any slot you have played before:

1. Click the small ‘i’ to open the paytable and scroll through the pages showing symbol values and bonus information.

2. Click the gear to activate turbo mode or mute the volume.

3. There is a stack of coins on a big red button that you can use to adjust your bet size or coin value.

4. Next to this is another red button that opens autoplay controls. Choose a set number of spins or put in your loss and single win limits.

5. Now there is only one button left, which is the largest of them all and again a vivid red. Click the play symbol and watch your reels begin to spin. Just remember to watch your budget - you can see your current balance at the top of the screen - and play responsibly as you enjoy.

Bet & win sizes

You can set your bet size between 10 and 100 and your coin value between 0.10 and 10. You win by matching symbols, but different numbers or types of symbol will change your win amount. Some pay from two matches, but some need at least three.

- Nine, ten, jack, queen: 10, 50
- King, ace: 15, 75
- Bonsai, tea: 20, 100
- Girl - 2, 25, 150
- Mountain - 2, 50, 200
- Trophy - 5, 50, 200
- Referee (wild) - 10, 100, 300

Sumo Showdown sumo bout respins

There is only one bonus in this slot, which is a respin feature. This is one extra spin that comes free after your paid spin. In this case, it is triggered by the two different sumo wrestler symbols appearing on the first or fourth reels; what’s more, a respin comes with up to 16 additional wilds appearing at random and a multiplier of 2x your total bet.

Our verdict

Sumo Showdown’s originality comes from its looks more than its gameplay, but it is a pretty rewarding design. It goes out of its way to create the feeling of being in a sumo ring with the audience looking down. The bonus features are a little thin on the ground, but the additional wilds and multiplier that accompany the respins ensure it is still exciting. If you like the sumo theme but want a few more bonuses, you could try the Super Sumo slot from Fantasma Games, although this does have more cartoony graphics.

Disclaimer: Sumo Showdown trademark / license is owned by OneTouch. This site is not endorsed by OneTouch.