The Four Scholars Slot

Possessing these arts under the Han Dynasty was believed to help develop character, understand morality, be attractive to both gods and demons, improve life and elevate the mind through enriching learning. The Four Scholars (arts) stipulated as symbols in the slot are:

1. The art of Music – assigned via the Qin – the most prestigious instrument in China with 7 strings, often played outdoors.
2. The art of Logic – assigned via the Qi – popular Board game/ ancient fortune-telling device with black and white stones and a grid of 19×19 lines.
3. The art of Calligraphy – assigned via the Shu – Chinese proficiency of writing, considered supreme among the visual arts, using dexterity and cleverness of crafting characters with brush and ink.
4. The art of Painting – assigned via the Hua – where traditional, regional and individual styles were merged in presenting figures, landscapes, and birds and flowers with volume, movements, variations and perspective.

The machine comes on a lantern decorated 5×4 field intersected by 100 paylines. Although no official data has been published, we had found the following technicalities of the game: very high hit success (in over 60% of spins), Low-Medium Volatility and an RTP of 96.01%. The Taiwanese developer has built it with super low paytable values, and despite the presence of x3 Multiplier for all wins in the Bonus round, it is painful to see the single spin maximum outlook here of only 540x total bets.

And the bad news doesn’t stop here. Launching the game you are immediately confronted with the minimum stake of 1 CAD – an impossible hurdle for many players on a tight budget. Plus, we have detected that this slot is absolutely not unique. There are 3 reskins circling KA Gaming’s platform – identical in math model and functionality, and only thematically different. The other sister games are:

• Four Beauties slot (2016)
• Flower Goddess Festival slot (2021).

Launching any of the 3 games you will see that is only going downhill since the first game in the series regarding 2 special features: A) extra cash for appearing of the 4 characters simultaneously on the reels and B) the presence of a Mini-game.

• The original slot from 2016 had these 2 perks.
• The one from 2019 (we are discussing in this article) has only the first element, while in
• The last slot of 2021 both these extras were abolished.

Starting any of the 3 games you will see that it only goes downhill since the first game in the series regarding 2 special features: A) extra cash for the simultaneous appearance of the 4 characters on the reels and B) the presence of a Mini-game.

• The original slot from 2016 had these 2 advantages.
• The one from 2019 (which we discuss in this article) has only the first element, while in
• The last slot of 2021, both of these extras have been abolished.

Did the Studio think they gave the players way too much? It is only for them to know and for us to guess.

Altogether, there is a gripping narrative behind The Four Scholars online, stunning graphics and exciting features (Stacked/Full-size Symbols and x3 win Multiplier in the FS). Yet that is insufficient to make up for the scanty paytable values and the poor ultimate potential. 540x is considered weak by all today’s standards, which is regrettable as it curbs any chance of good ranking for this pleasing slot. We believe it is a suitable option for players who prefer long sessions where you can gradually increase your balance, rather than getting 1 smashing hit and stopping.

Therefore, we highly recommend that you try the DEMO version before playing The Four Scholars or the other 2 related (reskin) Asian-themed games with your own money. Check out any of these 3 KA Gaming titles and if you decide to play for real money, sign up at one of our partner’s casinos.

Bonus Features of The Four Scholars slot

• Wilds and Scholars – The red symbol with Chinese logograms representing the 4 arts is the Wild aspect of the game. It substitutes all standard symbols (except Scatters) in making combinations. The 4 intellectuals (all 4 priced equally – at 1.80x the bet for any 5OAK combo) always fall stacked on all reels except on the middle reel. There is a small consolation prize of 1.20x the bet if all 4 Scholars drop at once on the reels. Getting any 1 of them on reels 1-2 and 4-5, plus all Wilds on the middle reel, within 1 FS (where the Multiplier x3 is applicable) will deliver the maximum prospect of 540x.
• Scatters & Free Spins – The Baijiu (jar with a red label containing liquor beverage) is the Scatter. Formations of 5/4/3 jars will pay 8x/5x/3x and will secure 20/12/8/ FS respectively. All wins have attached x3 Multiplier in the Bonus, and multiple re-triggers are certainly possible.

Settings

• Provider – KA Gaming
• Payment lines – 100 (fixed)
• Volatility – Low-Medium
• Default range of bets – 1 CAD to 100 CAD
• Playing field – 5х4
• The maximum winning is – 540x the total bet
• Bonuses – Wilds, Scatters, Stacked symbols and Free Spins with Multipliers
• Free Spins – Yes (plus possible re-trigger)
• RTP – 96.01%