Taste of China - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

If you are going to do another Asian-themed slot, BeeFee’s Taste of China is the way to do it. The 3x5 layout and 20 paylines may seem pretty basic, but the astonishing graphics and thrilling features give it a real depth. There are no generic card or gem symbols here; instead, there are nine vividly-drawn themed symbols of varying value and a scatter that takes the form of a pair of koi (reels one, three and five only). The scatter triggers free spins, whilst other icons can be exciting super-symbols. There is also a gamble feature; in fact, the only thing missing is a wild symbol.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

A lot of the details in Taste of China will look familiar to anyone who has played an Asian-themed slot before, such as the China Shores free slot; however, it is drawn with an extraordinary vividness that makes it more than noteworthy. The background is a lifelike rendition of a Chinese marketplace full of 3D items and overlooked by mountains, with a gentle animation to replicate the effects of a light breeze. On the reels are the symbols you would expect - a lotus flower, dragon, fan and Chinese lanterns, to name just a few - and the soundtrack has the unmistakable tone of East Asia.

Taste of China RTP & variance

Taste of China has a solid 96.06 per cent RTP that sits alongside medium variance, or volatility, making it a fairly average slot with reasonably good returns. This is if you don’t hit one of those big variations that make slots so exciting!

How to play Taste of China

Once you have travelled to the realistic village that forms the setting of this slot, there are a few things you need to do to enjoy the game:

1. The first button under the reels is the simplest. It is a volume control that can be slid up and down to make the music louder or softer; alternatively, it can be clicked to mute the sound completely.

2. The next button shows a spanner and opens the settings where there are more audio controls and a reality check. Taste of China can let you know when your session has lasted 30, 60 or 90 minutes to stop the time running away from you.

3. Next is the info button. Your pre-game research will involve opening this page so that you can see the full game rules and paytable and know exactly how everything works.

4. Next is the bet adjustor. You can either use the plus and minus signs to increase or decrease it, or you can go straight to the max button if you like using the maximum possible bet to take the highest risks for the highest rewards.

5. There are only two buttons left, which are in the centre of the screen. One is the spin button, which will give you a single turn of the reels; the other is autoplay, whereby you can set the reels to spin continuously until you reach your chosen loss limit or single win limit.

6. Your overall balance is displayed on the right of the screen under the reels, so keep an eye on this. Winnings from successful spins will appear on the reels just above the spin button, along with the gamble option. Now you know where everything is, set your budget and have fun.

Bet & win sizes

Your bet range starts at 0.20; if you choose to click max, this will rise to 200.00. As for win sizes, matching the maximum five of each symbol will reward you as follows if you bet the minimum 0.20:

- Teapot, lotus flower, fried rice, dragon: 0.20
- Fan: 0.40
- Girl: 0.60
- Chinese lanterns: 1.00
- Monk: 2.00
- Temple: 3.00

Taste of China bonus features & free spins

There are a few extras that make Taste of China even more exciting:

Super-symbols

These are single symbols that take up multiple positions on the reels. They can fill either a 2x2 or 3x3 space and appear in both the base game and free spins, dramatically increasing your chances of hitting a line. The only symbol that can’t become a super-symbol is the scatter, which has another important role.

Free spins

Three scatters trigger the free spins round. You will be awarded 12 free spins with the possibility of retriggering. During the free spins, you will be awarded a multiplier of 5x, 10x or 20x at random.

Gamble

After a winning spin, the gamble button will appear. If you choose to risk your winnings, you are given the choice of red or black. A right choice will double your winnings, but picking incorrectly will lose your whole stake.

Max-win 600,000x

Volatility Medium

Top RTP 96.06%

Our verdict

The graphics in this slot are immersive and make it a pleasure to look at, even before you start playing. This is one of the standout features of the slot, alongside the super-symbols that are excitingly frequent even in the base game. The lack of a wild is a little odd and may be disappointing to some; however, the other features give Taste of China a depth beyond its excellent appearance. If you are looking for free play BeeFee slots, this is a good place to start.

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