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Raise the Sails Guide
by IGT
Available as the nautical-themed Raise the Sails or the Asian-themed San Xing Riches, this IGT slot centers on three persistent free games meters. Each meter builds spins for a different bonus round, which can expand the reels up to a massive 3125 ways-to-win.
When to Play
Game Features & Mechanics
The game features three persistent free games meters, which correspond to three different bonus levels.
- Raise the Sails: Bronze, Silver, and Gold meters.
- San Xing Riches: Shou (Blue), Fu (Green), and Lu (Red) meters.
How Meters Increase: When a corresponding symbol (e.g., a "Silver" symbol) lands on the reels, it increases the spin count in its respective meter.
How the Bonus is Triggered: The bonus is not triggered randomly. To win a bonus, you must land a "Collect" symbol on reel 5 at the same time as one or more of the corresponding bonus symbols (Bronze, Silver, or Gold) on reels 1-4.
Bonus Feature Differences: When triggered, the bonus plays differently depending on which meter was activated:
- Bronze: Plays on the standard 243-ways grid.
- Silver: Plays on an expanded 1024-ways grid.
- Gold: Plays on the full 5x5 grid with 3125 ways-to-win.
Money Ball Feature: The game also features "money ball" cash-on-reel symbols (which can include jackpots). These prizes are not awarded on their own. They are only awarded when a "Collect" symbol lands on reel 5. During the free spins bonus, extra "Collect" symbols are added to the fifth reel, making it much more likely to win these money ball prizes.
What to Be Careful About
- Suggested bankroll: 500 units.
- Crucial Visual Trap: Be aware of the flame animation that appears on the meters. This flame only indicates the meter has passed its average hit point. It does not mean the bonus is any more likely to trigger and should not be the sole reason for playing.
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