Samurai Code

Last updated on July 4th, 2025

Advantages & Disadvantages

Every warrior has their strengths and their weaknesses. Here is my honest report from the dojo.

Samurai Code Demo Review

In the world of online slots, some mechanics are so successful they become legends in their own right, a code for success that developers return to time and time again. The “collect” feature from the Big Bass Bonanza series is one such legend. The master swordsmiths at Reel Kingdom and their partners at Pragmatic Play have proven this code can be applied to any theme, and today, they are taking us to feudal Japan in their sharp new release, Samurai Code. This game swaps the fishing rod for a katana and the fisherman for a samurai, but the same powerful engine beats at its heart. The question is, does the way of the warrior bring a new edge to this classic formula? Let’s find out.

Theme and Design

From the moment you load the game, you are transported to a serene and beautiful Japanese landscape. The game’s 5×4 grid is set against the backdrop of a traditional dojo, with cherry blossom trees in full bloom. The art style is a beautiful and polished cartoon aesthetic, with a rich colour palette that perfectly captures the elegance and discipline of the samurai way.

The symbols on the reels are a collection of iconic Japanese imagery. The high-paying symbols are three different female samurai warriors and a treasure chest. The low-paying symbols are the familiar 10-to-Ace royals, designed with a stylish, brush-stroke flair. The special symbols are where the game truly follows its code: the fish from the original series are back, acting as standard symbols in the base game but transforming into valuable Money symbols in the bonus. Our new hero, the male Samurai Warrior, acts as the Wild and Collector. The soundtrack is a fantastic, traditional Japanese track with serene flutes and powerful drums that builds into an epic score when the battle begins.

Gameplay and Features

Let’s be perfectly clear: if you have ever played Big Bass Bonanza, you understand the code of this game. This is a proud and direct reskin of that legendary engine, a very highly volatile slot with a solid RTP of 96.08%. The game is played across 12 fixed paylines, and the goal is to trigger the famous progressive bonus round to chase the 4,000x maximum win.

The Free Spins Feature: The main event is triggered by landing 3 or more Scatter symbols, which awards up to 20 free spins. This is where the Samurai draws his blade.

The classic “collect” feature is in full play. When the Samurai Wild symbol lands on the same spin as the Fish Money symbols, he masterfully slices and collects all of their cash values. The real power lies in the progressive trail above the reels.

Every fourth Samurai Wild you collect will retrigger the feature, awarding +10 additional spins and increasing a persistent win multiplier for all future collections. The multiplier increases to 2x, then 3x, and finally to a powerful 10x for the final level. Also, if a Samurai lands when there are no fish on the reels, he can randomly throw a smoke bomb, transforming other symbols into fish to guarantee a win.

Final Thoughts

So, is Samurai Code a game worthy of a master warrior? My verdict is a resounding yes. While it may be a reskin, it’s a reskin of one of the best and most beloved Slots of all time. The core mechanic is just as fun and thrilling with a samurai and fish as it is with a fisherman and fish. The beautiful, epic theme is a fantastic new wrapper for a legendary game engine.

This game is perfect for the legions of players who already love the Big Bass Bonanza series. It’s also a fantastic entry point for new players who want to experience this famous feature but prefer a samurai theme over a fishing one.

Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom have proven once again that a golden “code” can be applied to any setting and still produce a fantastic game. Samurai Code is an honorable and highly entertaining adventure that I can strongly recommend.

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