Amaterasu Keno

Amaterasu Keno Overview

Created by Mascot Gaming, Amaterasu Keno is unique in the online slots world in that; unlike conventional slot games, there are no icons or symbols, just a set of 80 numbers. At the beginning of the game, you will choose ten from these 80. Once chosen, the game will then pick 20 numbers at random. If you have guessed some of them correctly, you will earn a reward. It is similar to Bingo in that you hope your numbers are called. This process repeats itself for every 'spin' or turn. The more numbers you get right per turn, the bigger your reward.

The featured content in this game is a little different from ordinary games but still exciting. The first feature is the lucky number feature. Every turn, the game will pick three lucky numbers as part of the 20. If the game picks one of these numbers and some of yours, a multiplier will boost your winnings for that turn. The more lucky numbers picked, the bigger the multiplier that is applied. There is also a free turn feature here triggered by getting the game to pick your numbers. If this happens, you will be given five free games. The free games also have the lucky number bonus active on them, but the multipliers are better.

Theme and Symbols

The theme for this game is a Japanese Cherry Blossom theme. Sakura or cherry blossom trees are a beautiful sight in the Spring in Japan and herald new beginnings and a festive atmosphere that is enjoyed across the country. The custom of watching the cherry trees blossom is called Hinami and is a deeply significant part of Japanese culture. The trees in this game can be seen surrounding the edges and interior of the playing board.

The background for Amaterasu Keno is a dark screen punctuated only by the delicate pink cherry blossom trees in the corners of the screen. The screen looks a lot like the night-time viewings of these flowers, which are attended in their thousands, especially in densely populated places like Tokyo. The design of this background is pleasing elegant, high quality, and unique. Few slot games look as well polished yet as simply engineered as this one.

The playing board for this game is a large square with numbers 1-80.
There are no symbols for this game, only the 80 numbers that players can see on the board, which become lit up in purple or gold as the game progresses.

Game Play

Amaterasu Keno is played on a large 80 number board. To achieve wins, players must select ten numbers at the start of each spin and hope that these numbers will appear in the 20 that the game then picks. The more the game picks of your numbers, the better the payout you will receive.
The betting range for Amaterasu Keno is 10p to £5 per spin. To adjust their bet levels, players can toggle their stake up and down using the tool located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen.
Further information, including a short tutorial and a display of the game's full rules, can be found via the menu button in the right-hand corner of the screen. The spin and auto spin buttons are located in the centre of the screen.

Volatility for this slot is unknown. The return to player percentage for Amaterasu Keno is also unknown. The biggest pay out that players can win on one spin is 1,000,000x your stake jackpot.

Features

The first feature in this game is the special numbers pick. In addition to picking 20 numbers, three of these will be special (gold). If the game picks some of these numbers and your numbers, your win will be subject to a multiplier. The size of the multiplier depends on how many of the special numbers are picked alongside your numbers. The top multiplier is 5x.

The second feature is the free games bonus. To win free games in Amaterasu Keno, you must land some numbers that the game also picks. The more overlapping numbers, the more free spins you are awarded. The free games are played at the triggering bet level, and you can also win more free games during this round. Furthermore, the special numbers feature is also available in free games with increased multipliers. This time around, you will benefit from multipliers of x2, x6, and x10, following the same logic as in the base game.

Conclusion

Unconventional, exciting and novel, this is a terrific game if you are bored of the same spinning mechanics and symbols matching in other games. However, because the game is so new and different, it's difficult actually to discern the true winning potential of this game. Yes, the jackpot of 1,000,000x your stake would be incredible; however, if this is next to impossible to get, you have to score some smaller wins. Maybe play this in demo mode and see how you get on with it before trying it out for real.