Talismans of Fortune - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Talismans of Fortune Review - Introduction

This exquisitely designed, Asian themed slot has all the hallmarks of a classic. Its paytable is decked out in gold with an expensive vase, lucky frog, Buddha statue and fish at the top. A series of jewels (also gold, of course) make up the lower end.

Bejewelled scatter symbols award free spins to lucky players, and there are even wild symbols. These can substitute for all the other tiles on the paytable (apart from scatters) and award much better payouts as they do so. Wilds are a brilliant addition because they can link symbols into new combinations, presenting more opportunities across the grid. 

That’s especially useful on Talismans of Fortune because there are only 9 paylines, and they can’t be adjusted. Modern online slot features including auto and turbo spin are readily available, so you’ll be able to customise your experience as you see fit.

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Theme, Graphics & Design

Talismans of Fortune’s plaintive background music might just be some of the best that we’ve ever encountered on an online slot. It’s delicate, melancholic and even dreamlike with its mix of slow strings and soft keys. The music is almost certainly the first thing that you’ll notice when the game loads, and it's probably what will leave the longest impression.

The melancholy and faintly nostalgic music is matched by a design that seems to exist at the moment of expiration. It’s autumn, leaves fall across the reels and everything is bathed in reds and crimsons. A city sits hazy in the background, but the sorrowful music and falling leaves are suggestive of an era coming to an end.

Golden dragons sit atop the reels, and the paytable is overwhelmingly gold, too. It’s luxurious, but you’ll struggle to shake off the bittersweet atmosphere created by the music and background. Talismans of Fortune is certainly decadent, but it presents a vision of a vanished past.

Talismans of Fortune RTP and Variance

Talismans of Fortune will be reassuring to many people. This is a low- to medium-volatility slot, so you shouldn’t have to worry about too many violent swings of fortune. Its RTP is a little under average (but not majorly so) at 95%, and the top win is just x200.

How to play Talismans of Fortune

Despite its impressive looks and glittering paytable, Talismans of Fortune is quite an easy slot to play.

1. A menu button is located at the bottom left of the screen. Tapping it launches the paytable but also the game rules, so you can familiarise yourself with the paylines and bonuses.
2. Close the menu.
3. Look at the bet controls. You’ll find them next to the central spin button. They’re simple to use. Just tap the - and + keys to change the size of your wager.
4. If you would like to automate the experience, press the cog icon and select autoplay. You can choose a specific set of spins and keep things under control with balance limits.
5. Turbo spin (which makes the reels spin quicker) is enabled via the fast-forward button.
6. Decide on your budget before spinning.
7. Press spin!

Bet & Win Sizes

Bets open at 9 on Talismans of Fortune and can be set as high as 1800. That makes Talismans of Fortune the ideal slot for higher rollers, although that minimum bet might be too much for more conservative players.

The highest single-line win on this slot is x200. That’s awarded for five scatter symbols or five vases. Elsewhere across the paytable, you can expect to find payouts as follows:

Five scatters = x 200

Five vases = x 200

Five frogs = x 75

Five Buddhas = x 50

Five fish = x 50

Five spoons = x 15

Five earrings = x 15

Five coins = x 10

Five lotus = x 10

Five garlic = x 10

Talismans of Fortune has nine paylines, and the most you can win on this slot is x200.

Talismans of Fortune free spins

Talismans of Fortune offers free spins, but they’re awarded a little differently than on other online slots.

Triggering free spins

Keep an eye out for those all-important scatter symbols. Not only do they pay out the biggest wins, but they’re the key to earning free spins. Every scatter lights one of the lanterns (swaying at the side of the grid). Once you’ve lit three, you'll be rewarded with a set of 10 free spins.

Retriggering free spins

Scatters don’t simply disappear during the free rounds. They remain in play, as do the lanterns. Land enough scatters to light up three lanterns again, and you can expect a further 10 spins.

Concluding thoughts

Talismans of Fortune is one of the more beautiful online slots that you’ll play, and it's one with a genuine atmosphere. Its sweeping soundtrack and delicate air make it a wonder to behold.

The presence of those swaying lamps initially seems like a purely cosmetic detail, but they’re integral to earning free spins. We always appreciate it when a developer fuses functionality with aesthetics, and Talismans of Fortune’s novel way of awarding free rounds is a neat twist. The spins themselves are generous, not least because they’re easy to retrigger with an additional set of scatters.

Overall, this is an online slot that excels in both design and gameplay. We would have welcomed a few more bonuses, but with the gorgeous music playing and the lanterns swaying, it’s difficult to complain.

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