When you first load up Geisha Story you will get to experience a short manga-inspired movie telling the tale of the connection between a Geisha girl and the sword-wielding warrior she loves. This is a Playtech online slot with a flowery oriental theme, a bonus game and a the Dollar Ball progressive jackpot to keep things interesting.

Geisha Story is a five reel slot with three rows and up to fifteen paylines; the pastel-coloured reels sit on top of a pink background with some attractive blossom at the top of the screen.

All the symbols are related to the theme and include swimming Koi, an archway in front of a sunset, blossom on branches, a bonsai tree, a decorative fan, a tea set, wooden shoes and a parasol.

The wild card is the warrior and he’ll substitute for all others except the scatter; that scatter is an old (probably wise) man. The bonus symbol is the Geisha herself and she appears only on reels one and five.

Bonus Features

Geisha Garden Free Spins

This is triggered by landing two of the Geisha bonus symbols anywhere on reels and five on the same spin; you will now be asked to choose from six ornamental fans to determine the number of spins awarded (4, 6, 7, 8, 10 or 20) and then you must do the same again to reveal a multiplier (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 7x or 10x).

More free spins can be won by landing the Geisha on reels and five during this round.

Dollar Ball Progressive Jackpot

In the top right hand corner of the screen you will see the Dollar Ball area; click ‘Enable’ to start it up (it will cost you £1.00 per spin) and you should now choose five numbers between 1 and 49. On each spin there’ll be a lottery draw and you’ll win the jackpot for matching all five numbers (or 1% of the jackpot for four numbers).

Verdict

Geisha Story probably won’t make out top five list of oriental slots anytime soon but it’s playable enough with a lucrative free spins round and that progressive jackpot option. The graphics are pleasant enough and there’s an RTP of 95.48%.

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