Editorial note: this is a general guide to how Shogun Showdown works. Slot rules, feature availability and RTP can vary between operators and game versions, so always check the in-game information panel before you spin. Slots are games of chance — nothing here is a prediction of results, and no strategy changes the odds.
Shogun Showdown slot review
Shogun Showdown is a samurai-themed video slot that Amaya released in July 2011. It runs on 5 reels with 50 paylines. Its main feature is a free spins round of 10 games, triggered by bonus symbols on the first, third and fifth reels.
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How Shogun Showdown plays
The game draws on feudal Japan, with a lone warrior figure, the tools of his trade and high card ranks filling the reels. Wins pay along the 50 lines, and a wild symbol substitutes for the regular icons.
Its listing also names a separate Shogun feature built around the Shogun warrior symbol, alongside the free spins. As the details of that feature vary between descriptions, the paytable in the version you open is the place to read exactly how it works.
Free spins
The bonus symbol doubles as the scatter, and it only lands on reels 1, 3 and 5. When one shows on each of those three reels in the same spin, the game awards 10 free spins.
Because the trigger needs a symbol on all three odd-numbered reels, the round is a matter of timing rather than build-up: there is no meter or collection to fill in the base game. Once inside, the spins play out on the same 50 lines as the base game.
Game information
| Provider | Amaya |
|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |
| Reels and lines | 5 reels, 50 paylines |
| RTP | Shown in the game’s information panel |
| Stake per spin (UK) | UK stakes are capped at £5 a spin (£2 for players aged 18 to 24) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who made Shogun Showdown?
Amaya released it in July 2011 as a 5-reel, 50-line video slot.
How do you trigger the free spins?
A bonus symbol on each of reels 1, 3 and 5 in the same spin awards 10 free spins.
What slots are similar to Shogun Showdown?
Silent Samurai: Mega Cash Collect, Samurai Code and Ronin Stackways share its Japanese warrior theme. The tiles at the top of this page show them, and you can play them at Fortune Games.
What is the RTP?
The game’s information panel shows it. RTP can differ between operators and game versions, so check the panel in the version you play.
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