Journey to the West

Journey to the West Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	October 2016
Theme	Chinese mythology, Adventure
Layout	5×3
Paylines	25
Bet Range	0.25–200
Core Mechanics	Free Spins with selectable stacked symbols, Multipliers up to 5×, Wild symbols, Scatter symbols, Stacked symbols
Technology	HTML5
Mobile compatibility	Yes

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	Chinese character symbols	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Sha Wujing, Zhu Bajie, Xuanzang	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Sun Wukong	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Wild symbol	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Scatter symbol	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Journey to the West Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins with selectable stacked symbol	Three or more scatters	5 free spins	Choose one symbol to stack with its multiplier	Retrigger free spins with additional scatters

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Journey to the West?	The RTP is 96.47%.
How many paylines does the game have?	The game has 25 fixed paylines.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win multiplier is 5000× the bet.
How do free spins work?	Landing three or more scatters triggers five free spins. You choose one symbol to stack with its multiplier during free spins.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes. Landing additional scatters during free spins adds more free spins.
What is the volatility level?	The volatility is medium to high.
What is the bet range?	The bet range is from 0.25 to 200.

Journey to the West Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses