Journey to the West Pokie

8.8

Denis Anipchenko

Expert opinion

In the previous reviews published at Casinoz we have already discussed slot machines inspired by the classic masterpiece of Chinese literature «Journey to the West». Just in case, we would like to remind you that it is a fiction by Wu Cheng-En, the main hero of which is the legendary Sun Wukong, or The Monkey King.

This article is also devoted to the video slot, which is going to gift you with another appointment with this colorful mythic hero. The novelty named «Journey to the West» was presented by Pragmatic Play company. It is a spectacular online slot machine with a bright design, impressive animation effects and some interesting features.

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The slot is presented in different online casinos powered by Pragmatic Play software. Reviews of such houses are available below by links at the logos.
It is possible to test «Journey to the West» free directly at Casinoz. We have also made a video-review of this game to show free spins and other features in action.
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How to Play pokie

«Journey to the West» is a five-reel online video slot with twenty five pay lines, always active on default, and fifteen symbols at the main screen.
The slot accepts same bets in range from one to ten coins per each of the active lines. The coin value depends on the casino rules. It varies from one to fifty cents on the official demo version of the slot. This way, it is possible to stake from twenty five cents to one hundred twenty five dollars per spin.
«Journey to the West» slot machine offers different types of symbols, including elements with special functions, as well as several options of free spins with extra multipliers.
The basic symbols bring payoffs forming solid chains of several same elements at the active lines. Such combinations must begin from the first left reel necessarily. As usually, only the most valuable combination at each of the lines wins. Please read about exceptions below.
To calculate an amount of the payoff, the bet per line is multiplied by the special index, provided by the rules for each of the possible combinations. It can be from x2 to x400 here. In case of multiply combinations formed by results of a single spin, all charged credits are summarized.
A gambling feature is not provided by the rules of «Journey to the West».

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Symbols, Wild, Scatter

The gaming symbols, which you can see at the screen of «Journey to the West», are different characters of the novel and Chinese hieroglyphs. There are eight basic symbols here and they drop in long stacks at the reels.
The game also has two special symbols, which you can recognize by titles:

• Wild forms combinations on its own and replaces other elements, except the Scatters, in combinations when necessary.
• Free Spins was designed to trigger free spins. It is necessary to get three and more Scatters.

Please read about prize spins below.

Bonus games

«Journey to the West» slot machine offers a single bonus option. We mean five free spins. They are available in five varieties and the user has to choose one of them.
Each option means that one of the symbols drops in stacks at the reels and multiplies the payoff by x1-x5. The visual table available on the rules would help you understanding how it works.
An amount of the bet remains the same as in the previous regular round here, but the casino pays. Three and more Scatters give right for three more free spins.

Jackpots

A progressive jackpot is not drawn by Pragmatic Play on «Journey to the West» slot machine.

Comparison of Journey to the West (Pragmatic Play) with its counterparts

	Journey to the West	5 Lions Dance	Bankin' Bacon	Big Bass Return to the Races	Bigger Catch: Bass Fishing	Deal or no Deal: Bankers Boost Jackpot King
RTP	96.47 %	96.50 %	95.50 %	96.07 %	95 %	94.50 %
Volatility		Middle	Middle	High	Middle	Middle
Lines	25	1024	4096	10	10	4096
Drums	5	5	6	5	5	6
Issue date	10.2016	15 September 2020	29 February 2024	7 March 2025	7 August 2024	7 October 2024
Progressive jackpot
Scatters
Free Spins
Respins
Progressive multipliers
Jokers
Max payout	400	2700	50000	5000	50000	50000
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Interface

Now about functions of different elements of the control panel of this game briefly:

• Bet per Line – set up an amount of the bet per line;
• Coin Value – select the coin value;
• Play – start/stop a new spin;
• Total Bet – an amount of the total bet per spin;
• Credit – quantity of coins at the balance;
• Win – an amount of the payoff for a spin;
• Cash – a state of the customer’s balance;
• Autoplay – the automatic game mode;
• I – the Help.

If you click at the window situated above Start button, you open a special panel where you can choose quantity and value of coins.
The Help provides the pay table, the scheme of the lines, the general rules and description of the bonus features.
The user’s setting let the players adjusting sound and screen parameters, switching off the intro and using quick spins. The automatic game mode is provided with advanced settings.
The model was designed for browser mode, that’s why there is no need to download «Journey to the West». A special interface for smartphones and tablets is provided.

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Should You Play Slot for Real Money in New Zealand?

Our experts like this novelty for the interesting topic and cool free spins, available in diverse varieties, with extra multipliers. Due to the stacks of symbols, numerous combinations are formed in this game. Therefore, level of dispersion is low. Meanwhile, the theoretical payback is quite high, that is the obvious advantage of this game.

Denis Anipchenko

Editor-in-chief and online gambling expert

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Denis is a true professional with many years of experience in the gambling industry. His career started back in the late nineties when he worked as a croupier, pit boss, manager and casino manager. This unique experience allowed him to deeply understand the world of gambling from the inside. Since the late noughties Denis has dedicated himself to writing articles and analyses about gambling, and since the early tens he has become a key figure in the Casinoz team. Here he not only writes and edits content, but also creates reviews, shares his expertise and helps readers understand the intricacies of gambling. Denis combines practical experience and in-depth knowledge, making him one of the most respected experts in the industry. His writings are always up-to-date, proven and useful information for anyone interested in the casino world.

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