Winning combinations are created when the same symbol lands on adjacent reels - they can be formed from right to left as well as the more traditional left to right. These can be multiplied if the symbols are stacked. This game engine keeps the pace ticking over nicely.
As we've come to expect from slots created by Yggdrasil Gaming, Legend of the White Snake Lady is a treat for the eyes and ears. Set against a blue, lake backdrop and flanked by a pair of white snakes, the reels include a selection of superbly drawn objects and characters. They include pagodas and temples, a baby in a lotus flower, a beggar, a woman and a wise old man. There is no playing card filler here. Land a full complement of a single symbol on 5 adjacent paylines and you'll win 100 times your stake.
The White Snake Lady of the game's title is the top payer - if a 5 symbol combo includes a wild you'll win the standard 100 times you bet. Land a full 5 without the need of a wild and that rockets to 1,000 times your stake!
The wild only appears on the middle reel - whenever it lands, you will be awarded a re-spin with the wild symbol locked in position. It's possible to land a fully stacked middle reel. However, you'll be given 3 re-spins, complete with the locked stacked reel which can really get the coins flowing.
There isn't much to report on the features front as there aren't any free spins or pick me bonuses. The only addition to the base game is the wild re-spin but don't let that put you off as thankfully that is a quality offering. There may not be much in the way of variety but there are plenty of other compensations.
The imagery and animations are superbly done, both detailed and original. The action plays out to a haunting soundtrack that's a perfect match for the Chinese legend theme. In fact, it's one of the most visually arresting slot games you'll come across.
The features may not be quite so spectacular but there's still plenty of gameplay on offer thanks to the 243 ways to win game engine and the wild respins. The Chinese theme is one of the most overdone themes in the online casino world. Yggdrasil Gaming shows here that it's still possible to create something fresh and interesting from such classic source material. If you like the theme, Playtech have plenty of options with Sun Wukong and Jade Emperor highly recommended.