The goddess Inari casts her spell in the latest Play'n GO game, Tale of Kyubiko.
A mischievous spirit appears to night travellers, leading them to her lair. But who is this cunning creature? She calls herself Inari, a shape-shifting goddess who can take the form of a human and a fox. Follow her, and you might just get a piece of her treasures.
This game is beautifully designed. From the art style to the way the characters move on the reels. The scenery and Inari transform and evolve in front of the player as the payouts accumulate for an immersive and dynamic game.
The concept is inspired by Japanese folklore; the deity Inari is said to symbolise prosperity and success in some Asian cultures. Players associate Inari's fox-like form with a good omen.
Inari's Fortune, better known as the "nudge" feature, can be triggered when the Stacked Wild has partially landed on one of the reels. If the Stacked Wild covers the reel, Inari's Fortune will cause the Stacked Wild to land completely on the reel.
When the Stacked Wild lands and a winning combination is formed, it triggers the Dance of Inari known as the Travelling Wild. The multiplier increases and the Stacked Wild moves to the next reel where an automatic spin is triggered. This cycle is repeated until there are no more wins after the re-spin. The next spin begins when the player presses Re-spin and the multiplier resets.
Head of Games, Charlotte Miliziano, said: "Tale of Kyubiko is a fabulous example of high entertainment value. The richness of the storytelling is present throughout the game; we clearly focused on storytelling and creating complementary visuals, as evidenced by Inari: players can physically see her transform into human form as they play. It's very cool."
