Ukiyo-E - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Ganapati likes to do things differently and this gorgeous 30 payline slot pays tribute to Japanese art and culture and the great artist Hokusai.

This classic slot is all about the Colossal Symbols which dominate the screen. The free spins feature really makes use of its colossal wild symbols to build potential for huge wins. In the base game you’re looking out for the great wave wild and the cherry blossom fan scatter, with the former replacing every symbol except the latter in this 12 paytable symbols slot.

The bonus features are also unique with the chance to gamble your free spins in a skill based shooting game. Ganapati are undoubtedly one of the foremost exponents of bringing all the elements of a slot together in harmony.

Apart from the unique aesthetic, there’s nothing particularly complicated to get to grips with in terms of the gameplay. A few risk free demo mode spins will help you assess volatility. Don’t miss the chance to play this outstanding slot on mobile and tablet.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

If you’ve played free Ganapati slots before you’ll know their unique take on Japanese culture.

Here we take a deep dive into the art of Ukiyo-E, the literal meaning of which is 'pictures of the floating world'. This was the name given to the theatre and brothel district in Edo Period Japan.

Many of the stunning artworks are world famous including The Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa, an instantly recognisable image that serves as the wild. This symbol animates superbly especially in its 3x3 colossal form.

The transparent reels are set against another Hokusai image, South Wind, Clear Dawn which is presented as a dynamic ever moving image. The courtesans and Kabuki actors are also animated.

Ganapati have paid close attention to this richly detailed slot and everything works in perfect harmony including the superb soundtrack that drives this game along.

RTP & Volatility

Thanks to the colossal symbols this is a highly volatile slot that makes you work hard for the bonus features. RTP is above average 96.5%.

How to play Ukiyo-E

1. Before you load up the reels, pick a session budget that lets you protect your bankroll.

2. First click on the three line menu symbol in the bottom left corner to access the paytable.

3. The i below opens the game rules menu.

4. Tap Autoplay to choose a number of spins between 5 and infinity with win and loss limits.

5. Tap the plus and minus widgets to set a total bet you’re comfortable with or go all in with Max Bet then press the spin button to play.

Min & Max Bets + Top Wins

All bets are played over all 15 fixed paylines. There’s a fairly narrow range of stakes between a minimum 0.30 coins and a max bet of 15.00 making this slot affordable for most players. The top base game win isn’t huge at 30x your stake but the colossal wilds can produce the opportunity for those 5 of a kind wins on every spin across multiple paylines. The free spins are where the potential lies in this slot but they’re incredibly tough to land.

These are the 5 of a kind wins:

- Wild pays 30x
- Scatter pays 30x
- Geisha with hair ornaments pays 10x
- Geisha with comb pays 6.6x
- Geisha with towel pays 5x
- Geisha with glass pipe pays 3.3x
- Kabuki actors pay 3x
- Cherry blossom symbols pay 1x

Max-win 4,800x

Volatility High

Top RTP 96.50%

Bonus Features

This slot uses classic features but adds a skill based gamble game to mix things up a little.

Yabusame Tournament Gamble

3-5 bonus scatters anywhere in view trigger this feature.

This feature allows you to gamble your free spins. Tap Gamble to launch a missile at the targets - hitting or missing will add or subtract spins to your total. Tap Collect to end the feature and play free spins with the current number of free games.

Free Spins Feature

The free spins feature is played with colossal wild symbols 2x2 and 3x3.

Free spins are awarded as follows:

- 3 scatters = 5 free spins that can be gambled to 25

- 4 scatters = 10 free spins that can be gambled to 45

- 3 scatters = 20 free spins that can be gambled to 90

Free spins can be retriggered by landing 3, 4 or 5 bonus scatters during the free spins round.

Overall Review: Our Verdict

Ukiyo-E is probably one of the most well crafted and fascinating slots around. But don’t let that blind you to its volatility and huge potential on every spin.

The free spins are incredibly hard to trigger, but the colossal wilds can create some highly lucrative wins. If you want to revel in the floating world, try giving this stunning slot a spin.

If this slot is a little too hot but you love the theme, try the medium volatility Kakiemon slot from Vela Gaming.

Disclaimer: Ukiyo-E trademark / license is owned by Ganapati. This site is not endorsed by Ganapati.