Published on 16th January 2015 by Becky Mosley

Everybody knew that it wouldn’t be too long before Microgaming released their first slot of 2015. Gung Pow is the name for such a game. Microgaming’s Gung Pow slot is based on Chinese New Year, so its release is near perfectly timed. Gung Pow is designed in true and typical Microgaming fashion, with action taking place across 5 reels, and a total of 243 paylines.

Non Progressive Jackpot

Unlike some other 243 ways to win games, Gung Pow can actually be played for just 0.25 per spin, which is about 0.05 cheaper than normal. As far as prizes go, players can compete to win a non-progressive jackpot worth a total of 90,000 coins in this slot.Graphically, Gung Pow isn’t that original, There are similarities between Net Entertainment’s Light, and Aristocrat’s Choy Sun Doa video slot. Truth be told, there are similarities between several other Asian themed video slots, too.

Not Too Many Big Wins As Yet

One downside to the slot, is that truly big wins seem few and far between. This is most likely down to there being a surplus of symbols on the reels, since with 243 paylines, you would imagine wins popping up more frequently than they actually do.In Gung Pow’s free spins bonus – which is triggered by landing 3 coin icons anywhere on the reels – players can enjoy 15 free games, with all winnings multiplied by three times their normal value. Free spins can also be retriggered in this video slot.It is too early to tell whether Gung Pow has what it takes to take on the popularity of the other two video slots which we have already mentioned, which are very much in the same vein. You can get your hands on Gung Pow now though, at all good online casinos offering Microgaming software to their players.