Toro Shogun

Toro and the Matador are back in action! This dynamic duo, beloved for their whimsical adventures in Wild Toro and its sequels, are now embarking on a new journey to Japan in ELK Studios’ latest slot, Toro Shogun. ELK’s taken a charming, cartoonish approach to recreate this beautiful land of twisting trees, lush greenery, and towering mountains. The scene is rounded off with an exquisite soundtrack that captures the essence of the Far East, and the bull-versus-matador antics make their return in this intriguing twist on the series.

The game’s 5×4 grid may start modestly, but it expands up to 10 rows, giving you the potential to rack up some sweet wins. Wins are formed by matching symbols horizontally or diagonally, starting from the leftmost reel. A 5-of-a-kind (5 OAK) hit activates the Both Ways feature, meaning payouts occur from left to right and vice versa for that round. Winning symbols vanish and are replaced by wilds while new symbols cascade in. Winning reels expand by the number of symbols removed, growing up to 10 rows high before shrinking back after no more wins. Max Rows may randomly activate, expanding all reels to their maximum size.

Toro Shogun is medium-high volatility with a 94% RTP. The symbols are an eclectic mix, ranging from dragons to oranges pierced by a dagger. Five-symbol winning lines pay 0.3-0.5x the bet for lows and 0.75-10x for highs. Wilds come in handy, substituting for any pay symbol and triggering special features like:

Special Features

• Walking Wild: Toro walks left across the reels with every respin, leaving wilds in his wake.
• Matador Respin: Land 2+ Matadors for a sticky respin, gaining more respins as new Matadors appear.
• Toro Goes Wild: Toro charges across the grid to remove Matadors, turning them into wilds.
• Shogun Mode: All reels expand to 10 rows high, removing low symbols and activating Both Ways.
• Bonus Game: 3 bonus symbols unlock 7 free spins, increasing a multiplier for every bonus symbol collected.

X-iter Features

The X-iter menu offers:

• Bonus Hunt: 3x bet to boost your chances of hitting the bonus game.
• Toro Spin: 10x bet to guarantee a Toro appearance.
• Shogun Spin: 25x bet to activate Shogun Mode with a 10-row grid and Both Ways.
• Buy Bonus: 100x bet for immediate access to the Bonus Game.
• Shogun Bonus: 500x bet for the perpetual Shogun Bonus.

Final Verdict

Combining clever grid-expansion mechanics and Toro’s classic charm, Toro Shogun is a shining example of what ELK Studios does best. The whimsical bull-versus-Matador rivalry keeps things entertaining, and the grid’s cascading wins can deliver hefty payouts. While it might not carry the sultry Spanish flair of previous games, its vibrant Japanese backdrop and quirky features make it a worthwhile addition to the series.