Ninja vs Samurai makes its opposing clans more than a visual rivalry. Three Ninja and/or Samurai Scatters open nine free spins, but the mix of symbols decides how many of those spins begin as Ninja or Samurai types. One type multiplies wins; the other fills chosen reels with Wilds. A spin may then become a combined Ninja Samurai feature. The result is a bonus whose composition is established before its order is revealed.
Ninja vs Samurai at a glance
| Provider | PG Soft |
|---|---|
| Genre / theme | Action & Combat, Asian |
| Game type | Video slot |
| Reels / grid | 5 reels; 3 rows |
| Reference RTP | 97.44% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Payout mechanic | 20 lines |
| Maximum win | 15,000x the bet |
| Release date | 25 July 2019 |
| Main features | 3 Ninja/Samurai Scatters create 9 shuffled type-specific free spins; Ninja spins multiply wins, Samurai spins fill 1–5 reels with Wilds, and hybrids combine both. |
RTP and stake limits can vary by version and market. Check the information screen in the game you open. Maximum win is a ceiling, not an expected result.
Twenty lines and two main-game interventions
The game uses five reels, three rows and twenty fixed lines. The paytable pays consecutive winning symbols from the leftmost reel, with only the highest result on a line counted. A Wild substitutes for symbols other than Scatter. Ninja and Samurai Scatters are restricted to reels two, three and four, so the trigger is concentrated in the middle of the grid rather than spread over every reel. The two clan features can also appear randomly on a main-game spin without waiting for a Scatter bonus.
A random Ninja Feature multiplies all reel wins by x2, x3 or x5. A random Samurai Feature chooses one to five reels to fill with Wilds. These are different interventions: one changes the value of a result, while the other changes symbol coverage before the result is evaluated. The rules do not state that either feature occurs on every paid spin, and they do not describe player control over the selected Wild reels or multiplier. Rise of Samurai Megaways provides a related setting, but its mechanics should be kept separate from this two-clan structure.
Scatter mix builds the nine-spin sequence
Three Ninja Scatter and/or Samurai Scatter symbols on reels two through four award nine free spins. Before the round begins, each triggering Ninja Scatter becomes three Ninja Feature spins and each triggering Samurai Scatter becomes three Samurai Feature spins. The order is then shuffled and shown above the reels. A trigger of two Ninja symbols and one Samurai symbol would therefore start with six Ninja-type and three Samurai-type spins, even though their order is not chosen by the player. This example follows directly from the three-spins-per-symbol rule; it is not an extra bonus for collecting more than three Scatters.
During a Ninja spin, all wins use an x2, x3 or x5 multiplier. During a Samurai spin, one to five reels are filled with Wilds. Any free spin has a chance to convert into a combined Ninja Samurai spin, applying a multiplier and choosing one to five Wild-filled reels together. Additional Ninja Scatters during the feature award one Ninja-type spin each, while additional Samurai Scatters award one Samurai-type spin each. Those in-feature awards differ from the initial conversion of three spins per triggering Scatter. The rules do not assign probabilities to a hybrid conversion, so it should be understood as a possible enhancement, not an expected property of every free spin.
Reading the limits without merging versions
The English rules list 97.44% theoretical RTP, medium session volatility and a 15,000x advertised maximum. The official catalog dates the title to 25 July 2019; the rules PDF carries a later update. None of these figures promises a hybrid spin or a particular multiplier in a session. The maximum is a ceiling, while RTP describes a long-run model. Check the installed game’s help screen for its available configuration and paytable. The key comparison within this game is between the two types of free spin and the chance that a spin combines them.
Strengths and weak points
Strengths
The triggering Scatter mix visibly determines the nine-spin composition, giving Ninja multipliers and Samurai Wild reels distinct roles. Hybrid conversion can combine those effects.
Weaknesses
The shuffled order is outside player control, and a hybrid spin is only a chance. A bonus heavy in one type may offer less variety than the two-clan premise suggests.
Our Editor’s View
Ninja vs Samurai earns its title through the bonus structure. The Ninja side changes win values, the Samurai side fills reels with Wilds, and the trigger determines the balance of nine starting spins. In-feature Scatters extend the round one spin at a time, while hybrid conversion may join the two effects. The game suits readers who enjoy following a preset but shuffled sequence. Its strongest combinations remain conditional, so the 15,000x cap should never be treated as a likely result of any particular mix.
