Betsoft has yet again created a modern, action-packed, food themed slot game that will fill both your appetite for risk-taking as well as Vietnamese warm meals. Pho Sho is a super exciting game with many possibilities to win big, given that it has offered a rare feature for its line of games — buy free spins.
In this game, free spins are powerful, but let’s find out more about it in this article. This is Gambulls game review for Pho Sho, created by Betsoft.
Features of Pho Sho
Theme and Visuals
As action packed as can be, Pho Sho is accompanied by lively traditional flute background music, and aesthetically pleasing cartoon animations that are both smooth and high definition, served with a high frame rate.
If animation isn’t what you’re concerned with, you’ll be pleased to know that the gameplay is equally pleasing. You’ll enjoy a good amount of time playing Pho Sho, as you will encounter many winning opportunities at longer gameplays — provided that you manage your bankroll.
So, let’s talk about the gameplay.
Base Gameplay
The four by five slot grid gives you plenty of chances to win a payline. The paylines can be found in the image below. Looking at the symbols, which are both visually pleasing and looking “delicious”, (despite them being 2D pictures), we see the classic letter and number symbols along with the more premium ones.
The WILD symbol is clearly labeled, with Mr. Pho on the backdrop. Unlike many slot games, the WILD symbol actually pays in this game. So, not only will Mr. Pho the WILD symbol substitute for every other symbol (except the Bonus Symbol, which we’ll talk about), Mr. Pho, given that you’ll find five of him, will pay up to 200 times your bet (we’re using a bet size of 5 euros in this tutorial).
The Noodle symbol also has the same earning power as the WILD symbol (after all, a pho is a type of noodle), while the Chili symbol is the least favorable symbol (maybe because we need only a dash of them as to not make our pho too spicy).
The game pays from left to right, following the above patterns. This means, the first reel must have the first symbol of a payline in order for you to win the payline. If four symbols make a horizontal row, but the same symbol is missing in the first reel, it wouldn’t count as a winning payline.
Here are two examples of valid patterns that make up a winning payline.
With this number of payline, it’s possible to get exotic combinations of multiple paylines, and with the WILD symbol, you could even share the same symbol for different paylines, as you can see below.
Bonus Feature
Pho Sho comes with two special features that set them apart from the base gameplay. The first is the Bonus Feature and the second is the Free Spins feature. In the personal opinions of the game tester who wrote article, the Bonus Feature was actually easier to unlock than the Free Spin.
The Bonus Feature requires six BONUS SCATTER symbols, which look like numbered coins, to unlock. The numbers on the coins don’t mean anything on the base gameplay nor on the Free Spins feature. However, they mean a lot on the bonus feature gameplay — which can give you the opportunity to win big.
When the Bonus Feature is triggered, you’ll see this screen:
And whatever Bonus symbols that you have already got, stays where they were. Three free spins will be given to you, giving you the opportunity to hunt down more Bonus symbols. Surprisingly, in this feature, the Bonus symbol spring up more often than on the base gameplay.
When you obtain more Bonus symbols, you get one extra free spin (indicated by the yellow lights on the bottom right). The free spins continue indefinitely until you no longer can find Bonus symbols after three spins, or if the reels are completely full of the Bonus symbol coins.
The result? A chance for a jackpot, like in the demo game that was tested by the writer. So, what are you waiting for? Learn how to play Pho Sho in the next section.
How to Play Pho Sho
Placing your bet
Pho Sho is incredibly easy to play. First, take a look at the bottom right corner. You’ll see to change your bet settings by clicking on the plus or minus buttons on the bottom side of the game screen. You can see the plus and minus signs. Use them to tweak your risk tolerance. The lower the bet size, the lower the potential prize, but the longer your gameplay for a chance to hit the jackpot!
Spin the Reels
Now that your bets are set, it’s time to start spinning the reels! Simply press the Spacebar or click the Spin symbol located on the right side of the display and watch for any potential winnings. Also, if you prefer a faster gameplay without waiting for all the animations, you can simply Press and Hold the Spacebar.
Watch your balance
To improve your chances of winning big, you could employ a strategy where you stay in the game for as long as possible. It’s recommended that you try the Demo version first so you can develop the feel of the game.
As you develop confidence, increase your stakes progressively until you balance your risks and potential rewards. Setting limits and keeping a close eye on your bankroll are both important habits to have while playing Pho Sho or any other slot games.
The takeaways
Pho Sho is incredibly fun once you get the hang of it. Be careful, though, you might get hooked on the Buy Free Spins feature, as they can be really lucrative when you get multiple jackpots under 9 spins — however please note that it’s possible to get 9 spins of nothing, so the risk is all yours to take.
Please bet responsibly and ensure that you use funds that you are willing to lose without further financial repercussions. Go ahead and try Pho Sho on Gambulls.com!
