Tsai Shen 10K Ways Dream Drop

Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop: Slot Overview

Tsai Chen, or as he is also known, Caishen, is the God of Wealth in certain Asian cultures, which probably explains why he is such a regular inclusion in the world of online slots. Here, he takes the title role in Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop from developer ReelPlay, and an apt one at that. The reason being is that this slot is part of Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network, where eventually, the plan is for a top prize of €10 million to be up for grabs.

There is a non-jackpot version of this game as well, which we will also include information on as we go. Both versions look pretty much identical, and Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop is a slot heavily doused in Asian culture. Within this broader slot category, there is a lot of variance, and different ways of approaching the subject matter, as well as methods of presentation. Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop is one of those games which feels, and maybe this isn't quite the right word, but it feels 'hardcore' Asian. Like, a very traditional-looking game full of calligraphy and classic icons of the genre. It is located in a mountainous region, bathed in light that is as golden as the gold coins littering the bottom of the screen. It's a 'you like it, or you don't' situation, and those who go for these sorts of games should feel right at home.

Now, on to the nittier, grittier side of Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop. For starters, players get an RTP value of 94% when taking into account the jackpots or 96.05% when using the non-jackpot variant. A medium-high volatile game, stakes vary from 20 p/c to $/€80 per spin, keeping in mind that larger stakes have a greater chance of triggering the jackpot feature, and it is playable on any device.

The gaming area consists of 6 reels holding four symbols each, plus a 4-symbol reel on top of the main part. Winning combinations are formed when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from the left, adding up to 10,000 ways to win, hence the 10K part of the name. It's kind of Megaways-ish, but static. The six written characters make up the low-paying symbols, worth 0.5 to 1.2 times the bet for six-of-a-kind, while the high-pay lot are a fish, a dragon/turtle, a frog, and some coins. Hitting six high-pay symbols awards 2 to 100 times the bet. A chap, presumably Tsai Chen appears on the wild symbol, which can replace any normal symbol to help link wins.

Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop: Slot Features

The features that participants can look forward to when playing Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop are the Win Explosion, Bonus Repsins, the Dream Drop Jackpot or the Fortune Bonus in the non-jackpot edition.

Win Explosion

The Win Explosion is a fancy name for the cascading win system. It removes winning symbols from the reels, making way for others to fill the gaps. This process continues until no new winner hits.

Bonus REpsins

The Bonus Respins feature is activated when at least 6 scatter symbols land in view. Triggering scatters are locked in place, and the round takes place on reels that only land scatters or empty spaces. Now, 3 respins are awarded, and landing new scatter symbols, locks them in place while resetting the respin count. Each scatter has a value of 1 to 2,000 times the bet, and when no more respins are available, or the grid is filled, their values are awarded.

Dream Drop Jackpot

The Dream Drop Jackpot triggers at random, and when it does, players are presented with a grid of 15 coins. The task is to pick coins one by one to reveal a jackpot. When three of the same jackpot have been revealed, the corresponding prize is awarded. Values vary due to the progressive nature of the jackpots, but seed values provide a guide where the Rapid, Midi Jackpot, Maxi Jackpot, Major Jackpot, or Mega Jackpot start at €1, €5, €100, €25,000, or €500,000, respectively.

Fortune Bonus

As mentioned, the Fortune Bonus ships with the non-Dream Drop Jackpot version of Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop. It triggers randomly, or it may trigger when the Coin Stack is filled. When active, 15 coins appear on the screen for players to click. When three of the same prize is revealed, it is awarded. Here we find the Mini, Minor, Major, Grand, and the 10K, worth 10x, 25x, 100x, 1,000x, or 10,000x the bet, respectively.

Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop: Slot Verdict

As a purpose-built, Asian-themed addition to the Dream Drop network, we'd have to say that Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop has achieved its objective. It is richly Asian, so players who go for this style should be pleased with the surroundings if choosing this slot to have a crack at the Dream Drop Jackpot. Thematically, there isn't too much to expound on. It's got a deity of wealth, loads of classic iconography, piles of coins, and a splendid outdoor setting. In the spirit of playful nit-picking, there aren't a whole lot of dragons. Not sure if that will be a deal breaker or not, as they are often a common inclusion in many Asian games. Unless you're specifically into this kind of thing, it's safe to say you may find the visual presentation to be both dull and generic.

Getting serious now, on the gaming side of things, Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop's combination of its 10,000 ways and the Win Explosions function just as well here as they have in the past. For non-jackpot players, the experience could be seen as either a little predictable or reliable, depending on your outlook. One bonus round is a bog standard hold 'n win feature, with admittedly rather valuable scatter symbols at the upper end, while the pick 'n click Fortune Bonus is equally standard, too, really. Decent prizes are available in both, though, so for tried and true features in an Asian setting appeal, eh, why not?

Bringing the analysis back to the Dream Drop version, for now, Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop and Neko Night Dream Drop are the two Asian-themed options players can select from. Of the two, this one has a more traditional look, matching its traditional side features, so if tradition is a must when tackling a progressive jackpot, Tsai Chen 10K Ways Dream Drop is a solid option.