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GreatSlots review · BGaming · 2026

Yokai Slot Review

Yokai puts the focus on a clean folklore setting rather than a huge feature stack. The samurai, spirit masks, Mount Fuji backdrop, and moonlit forest give the slot a strong identity, while the math stays easy to follow: line wins, Wild values, a multiplier above the reels, and a free-spins round where those values can finally stick around.

Yokai themed artwork
BGaming
4.3
Yokai
RTP 97.00%Medium-high8,000x betJapanese folklore and yokai spirits5 reels x 3 rows

GreatSlots score

4.3/5

Best for

players who want Wild values and sticky free spins without a crowded rule set

A polished medium-high volatility pick for players who want a readable multiplier slot with a distinctive Japanese folklore look.

GreatSlots quick summary

Yokai is a medium-high volatility BGaming slot with Japanese folklore art, 20 fixed paylines, Wild values, a Moon Multiplier, and sticky free spins.

RTP, volatility, and feature fit

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Yokai RTP

97.00%

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Yokai volatility

Medium-high

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Yokai max win

8,000x bet

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Bonus shape

20 fixed paylines

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How the slot works

Yokai uses a standard 5x3 grid with 20 fixed paylines. Wilds only appear on the middle three reels, and the red versions carry values that are added into the Moon Multiplier above the reels. In the base game, that multiplier applies to the current spin win and then resets.

The free-spins round is where the slot gets more interesting. Three Scatters trigger the feature, then nine moons reveal one, two, or three spins each to decide the starting total. During free spins, Wilds become sticky and the Moon Multiplier keeps collecting values across the round, while two Scatters can add more spins through a smaller moon reveal.

Bonus features

  • Blue and red Wilds appear on reels 2, 3, and 4, with red Wilds carrying +2, +3, +5, or +10 values.
  • The Moon Multiplier collects Wild values during a spin, applies the total multiplier to the spin win, and resets in the base game.
  • Three Scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5 trigger free spins, where Wilds become sticky and the Moon Multiplier keeps growing.

Pros

  • +97.00% RTP is strong for a modern medium-high volatility release.
  • +The Wild-value and Moon Multiplier loop is easy to read after a few spins.
  • +The folklore setting gives the slot more character than another generic jewel grid.

Cons

  • -The base-game multiplier resets every spin, so the biggest pressure sits in the bonus.
  • -8,000x is solid but not extreme beside the sharpest high-volatility slots.
  • -The feature set is clear, but it relies on familiar sticky Wild and multiplier ideas.

Who this slot is for

Yokai suits players who like clear line slots with visible multiplier pressure. It is a good fit if you want a Japanese folklore theme, a strong RTP figure, and a bonus round where every sticky Wild can change the value of later spins.

Players who want huge grids, cluster pays, or very high volatility may find it too restrained. The upside is real, but the rules are intentionally simple and the base game can feel repetitive while waiting for free spins.

Mobile play

The 5x3 layout works well on mobile because the Wild values, Scatters, and Moon Multiplier stay easy to track. The only detail that needs attention is whether red Wild values connect with an actual paid line win.

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FAQ

What is the RTP of Yokai?

BGaming lists Yokai with 97.00% RTP.

How do free spins work in Yokai?

Three Scatters trigger free spins, nine moons reveal the starting spin count, Wilds become sticky, and the Moon Multiplier keeps growing across the round.

What is the max win in Yokai?

The official maximum multiplier is 8,000x bet.