Big Bamboo Slot

Big Bamboo Slot RTP, Details and Betting Limits

Big Bamboo slot is played with 5 reels, 6 rows and 50 fixed paylines. A line win is created when 3 or more instances of the same symbol appear consecutively from left to right across a payline starting on 1 reel. The highest win is always awarded. The 2 highest value symbols only require 2 in combination.

Available to play from 10p to £100 per spin, there is a Total Bet field below the reels. Click the 'Up' arrow to get all possible bet options. In the Settings tab, you can choose sounds, sound effects, music and Turbo mode. The sink is not available in the UK. There is also an Auto Spin feature which again is not available to UK players.

The RTP of Big Bamboo is 96.13% which is slightly higher than the online slots average of 96%. It's also lower than most other slots from Push Gaming. Popular games like Jammin' Jars and Razor Shark have return rates of 96.83% and 96.7% respectively.

As you can imagine, volatility is high. The most you can win is 50,000 x your total bet. The maximum win probability is once every 3.5 million spins. Big wins will come from the Golden Bamboo feature which can give you multipliers and instant prizes of up to 5,000x the bet.

Theme – discover deep secrets and colorful treasures

With a Japanese/panda theme, the Big Bamboo slot takes you into a zen-like experience. Portraying a peaceful and calm feeling, the aim is to find deep secrets and picturesque treasures hidden under the abundant bamboos.

With comic book style graphics, there is sophistication in the visual effects. It's not like the pictures you'll find in the Kung Fu Panda movies. With traditional and enchanting music, it feels like you're on your way to a spa treatment. It won't be to everyone's taste, but I hope the bonus features (below) tempt you.

Set in a forest with bamboo in the background, symbols include the carat diamond, leaf, heart and club with a Japanese twist. High value symbols are represented by birds, monkeys, warthogs and pandas. The panda is the highest paying symbol with 2, 3, 4 or 5 in a combination paying 0.5, 2, 10 or 150x your total bet.

Then you have the gong wild symbol which replaces all other paying symbols. 2, 3, 4 or 5 will pay as the panda (0.5, 2, 10 or 150 x bet). The Ying Yang symbol is the bonus scatter and there is also a Mysterious Bamboo symbol. You will also find a gold version.

Big Bamboo Mobile

As Push Gaming focuses on mobile gaming, Big Bamboo slot can be played on mobile, tablet, laptop, PC and MAC devices. With the best experience on a larger screen, playing on your iPhone for example will be safe due to the 5×6 reel layout.

Big Bamboo Bonus Features

With 5 bonus features, Big Bamboo slot game is not simple compared to other slots. It focuses on the Mysterious Bamboo symbols that transform into any symbol or the Golden Bamboo symbol. This will then give you instant rewards of up to 5,000x stake, multipliers of up to 10x and more. It can lead to free spins where up to 4 low value symbols change into Mystery Bamboo symbols.

Feature Mysterious Bamboo

Watch out for the Mysterious Bamboo symbol as it can appear anywhere on all 5 reels. Upon landing, the Mysterious Bamboo feature is triggered upon landing in the base game or free spins. All symbols are then transformed into a randomly selected paying symbol, including Wild or Golden Bamboo symbols.

Golden Bamboo feature

When the mystery symbol reveals the Golden Bamboo symbol, the Golden Bamboo feature is activated. Each Golden Bamboo symbol spins to reveal a different prize symbol:

Scatter symbols can also be revealed on all 5 reels. The Joker Scatter symbol spins to reveal 4 to 9 free spins, 7 to 9 free spins with 2 low-value symbols transforming into Mystery Bamboo symbols, or 8 to 10 free spins with 4 low-value symbols becoming Mystery Bamboo symbols .

Betting feature

The betting feature is triggered by the Scatter Betting symbol landing 1 of the Free Spins prizes described above. The Betting Wheel then spins to give you a chance to win a better Free Spins option. There is also the risk of ending up with no reward.

Feature Free spins

The Free Spins feature is triggered by the Golden Bamboo feature. As I mentioned earlier, you can start with 2 or 4 low value symbols that act as Mystery Bamboo symbols. Watch out for the scatters that appear as they add up in the low symbol meter next to the reels. Any Bet Scatters are also collected.

Each converted symbol also awards a multiplier that is applied to the total win from the Golden Bamboo feature. Here is all the information presented in a table:

Finally, the Bet Scatter symbol can appear if the free spins are triggered via the Golden Bamboo feature. +1, +2 or +3 symbols will add 1, 2 and 3 extra free spins.

Bonus Bay feature

Outside the UK, there is a Bonus Buy feature. There are 4 options that give you access to the free spins. You will get free spins with up to 4 converted symbols. The RTP will also increase. Here are all the details:

Big Bamboo review summary – a zen-like experience with great winning potential

The Big Bamboo slot is a combination of many Push Gaming slots assembled into a Japanese/Panda impregnated package. Visually, there are hints of Fire Hopper in my opinion.

In terms of gameplay, you'll need to play the demo (above) a few times to understand what's going on. It's confusing. The key is the Golden Bamboo feature which can give you instant rewards of up to 5,000x the stake, multipliers and other extras.

If the current prize of 5,000 x bet is subject to the 10x multiplier, the maximum win of 50,000 x bet will be achieved. Instant rewards can also be found in other Push Gaming titles like Fat Drac and Bison Battle.

I found the Free Spins feature a little disappointing. Playing with 4 converted symbols will help, but the high volatility will ensure you're lucky if you get more than 30x your stake on most occasions. The visual effects may be subtle but the harsh reality is that it is not easy to achieve decent wins.

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