Maneki 88 Fortunes is a lucky-cat slot BGaming released on 7 September 2023 as a follow-up to the 2022 Maneki 88 Gold. It has one rule you need to understand before the first spin: you choose how many symbols are Golden, from 1 to 5, and that choice sets your total bet – from 8x to 88x the base bet. More Golden symbols unlock Coin Wilds and bigger jackpots. The RTP is 96.38%, the cap 3,000x.
Key facts
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Release | 7 September 2023 |
| Layout | 243 ways (5×3) |
| RTP | 96.38% |
| Volatility | Medium-high |
| Max win | 3,000x the total bet |
| Hit rate | 1 in 4.16 spins (about 24.04%) |
| Free spins rate | 1 in 164 spins |
Golden symbols set the bet
| Golden symbols | Total bet | Unlocks | Jackpot (× base bet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 × base bet | Golden symbol only | – |
| 2 | 16 × base bet | Coin Wilds, jackpot round | Mini 2,000x |
| 3 | 38 × base bet | As above | Minor 3,750x |
| 4 | 68 × base bet | As above | Major 75,000x |
| 5 | 88 × base bet | As above | Grand 200,000x |
Only high-paying symbols can be Golden, and Golden symbols pay more than their normal versions. The x8–x88 figures are the cost per spin, not prices for a bonus and not win multipliers. Note that the jackpots are quoted in base bets: the Grand’s 200,000x base bet works out to about 2,272.73x the total bet at the 5-Golden level, which is why it fits under the 3,000x cap.
Coin Wilds and the jackpot round
- With 2 or more Golden symbols, Coin Wilds can appear. They act as wilds and add a coin to a progress bar.
- More coins raise the chance of the jackpot round; the 8th coin guarantees it.
- In the round 12 coins appear; you open them one by one until three show the same jackpot, which you win.
Co-CPO Yulia Aliakseyeva: “The extra Coin Wild symbol also adds a further boost as it gives players a route to the Jackpot round, with a guaranteed jackpot win.”
Free spins
In Maneki 88 Fortunes, three or more torii-gate scatters award 10 free spins; three more in one free spin add 10. During the round only high symbols, scatters and wilds appear, every Coin Wild triggers the jackpot round, and free spins winnings are capped at 3,000x the bet.
Buy and Chance x2
The buy starts free spins at your chosen number of Golden symbols, landing three scatters on reels 1, 3 and 5. Chance x2 “slightly increases the bet” and doubles the chance of free spins; it can’t be combined with a buy. BGaming publishes neither price; SlotCatalog lists 55x for the buy and +50% for Chance x2. How such options compare is in our bonus buys guide.
Fortunes vs Maneki 88 Gold
The 2022 predecessor ran at 96.75%, medium volatility and a 2,500x cap, and needed 12 coins for the jackpot round. Fortunes lowers the RTP slightly, raises the volatility and the cap, adds Chance x2, and guarantees the jackpot round at 8 coins. For other BGaming games with jackpots, see Elvis Frog in Vegas.
Pros and cons
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Who it suits
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Verdict
A well-designed jackpot slot once the bet levels make sense: choose how many Golden symbols to play, collect Coin Wilds, and the 8th coin guarantees the jackpot round. The 96.38% RTP is fair and the free spins turn every Coin Wild into a jackpot chance. Just be clear on what each level costs before you start.
Frequently asked questions
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18+. Higher Golden levels multiply the cost of every spin. Support services are listed on our responsible gambling page.
