Sumo Sumo

Sumo Sumo Slot Review

Sumo Sumo is a new video slot from ELK Studios that was released on December 6, 2022. In this slot we go to Japan to meet a group of Sumo wrestlers and watch them compete against one another to see who is the most skilled. This sport that, at first appearance, may seem to be easy to compete in, since all that is required of you is to consume a lot of food and wrestle. But the reality is that this sport has a lot of regulations, both inside and outside the ring. For example, the competitors have to wear certain clothing and have specific hairstyles. Now we have a chance to take part in our own gambling competition that may seem pretty straightforward but comes with a few twists to it. Read our review to be prepared for all the intricacies that this game has to offer! 

Sumo Sumo by ELK Studios Video Review

Sumo Sumo General Characteristics

1. 259 (Connected Ways)

2. 5 reels and 5 rows

3. Medium-High Volatility

4. Return to Player: 94%

5. Hit Frequency 20.8%

6. Bet Amount 0.2 - 100 EUR

7. Maximum Win Multiplier x25,000

8. Maximum Win Value 2,500,000 EUR

9. 6 Main Symbols

10. Additional Symbols: Wild Symbol, Scatter Symbol, Bonus Symbol

Sumo Sumo Bonus Features

Wild Sumo Stack

In order to make a Wild Sumo Stack, the sumo symbols that are already present on that winline will stack on top of each other and the last symbol of its kind that is already present in the winline. Stacked Sumo symbols function as a Walking Multiplier Wild symbol. The multiplier value of a Wild Sumo Stack is determined by the number of Sumo symbols that are piled inside of it. When a winline includes several Wild Sumo Stacks, their multipliers are multiplied to determine the final winline multiplier. Sumos may stack atop shorter winlines to generate numerous Wild Sumo Stacks when contributing to multiple winlines. Each sumo symbol only contributes to one Wild Sumo Stack, therefore certain winlines may not form a Wild Sumo Stack if the symbols are utilized on another winline. Wild Sumo Stacks also may be formed when numerous horizontally-adjacent sumo symbols fall. A respin is awarded whenever a Wild Sumo Stack is created. Sumo symbols that leave their place before spinning out reappear. Whenever a respin occurs, Wild Sumo Stacks will move one reel to the right at the beginning of the process. During a respin, one place on the reel is moved through. As soon as it reaches the last reel, the Wild Sumo Stack will begin to move one reel to the left. Every winning combination triggers an additional respin if the Wild Sumo Stacks feature is active on the reels. A horizontally adjacent sumo symbol adds to a Sumo Wild Stack and rewards a respin.During a respin, neighboring Wild Sumo Stacks are merged.When opposing type Wild Sumo Stacks are on the same row, the rightmost one attacks the leftmost one during a respin. The winner multiplies their Wild Sumo Stack by the loser stack's value. When equal Wild Sumo Stacks fight, a random winner is picked. Losing Wild Sumo Stacks are eliminated.Interactions with Wild Sumo Stacks have the potential to change the path that the Wild Sumo Stack follows. 

The Speedboat Bonus Game

If you land three Bonus symbols while playing in Normal mode or Free Spins mode, you will be given three lives to use in the Speedboat Bonus game. The Speedboat Bonus game is a slot machine with mini-reels and a collecting mechanism. The slot has 5 columns and 5 rows. When the bonus round begins, the player starts with the Speedboat symbol. During the Speedboat Bonus game, places on the reels that are not occupied spin to reveal a symbol, which costs one of the player's lives:

 - Speedboat. When a symbol falls in the Speedboat symbol's line of sight, whether it be to the north, south, east, or west, the number of lives is reset to 3. The symbol that has been won is brought to the speedboat as it moves around the reels. When a symbol is collected, it is removed from its place on the reel. 

 - Swimmer Sumo. In the event that the gathered symbol is a Swimmer Sumo one, the speedboat will increase its own x-bet value by the value of the collected symbol. The path with the greatest potential return is given priority.

 - Wakeboarder Sumo. In the event that the collected symbol is a Wakeboarder Sumo symbol, the speedboat will increase its own x-bet value by the value of the gathered symbol. The Wakeboarder counter is turned on, the Wakeboarder Sumo symbol is attached to the rear of the Speedboat symbol, and the Wakeboarder counter's x-bet value grows whenever the Wakeboarder Sumo symbol moves to a new position since it is attached to the Speedboat symbol. The step value of the Wakeboarder counter becomes higher each time an extra Wakeboarder is gathered. It is not possible to apply additional Wakeboarder Sumo symbols to the Speedboat symbol.

 - Ramp. When a Ramp symbol is acquired, the amount of the Speedboat x-bet and the Wakeboarder counter are both increased by the value of the ramp. 

 - Harpoonist and Turbo Harpoonist. When the gathered symbol is either a Harpoonist symbol or a Turbo Harpoonist symbol, the speedboat increases its own x-bet value by the value of the collected symbol. When they land, Harpoonist and Turbo Harpoonist symbols add their own x-bet multiplier to the values of any uncollected Swimmer Sumos and Wakeboarder Sumos that they come into contact with during the Speedboat Bonus game. This multiplier remains in effect for as long as the Sumos remain uncollected. The presence of Turbo Harpoonist symbols causes the values of all uncollected Swimmer Sumo and Wakeboarder Sumo symbols to be increased by an amount equal to the symbol's own x-bet value for each Speedboat Sumo symbol that is collected.

Free Spins

If you land two Free Spins symbols while playing in Normal mode, you will be given 6 free spins. Between rounds of free spins, Wild Sumo Stacks will remain in their previous positions. They do not spin out while they are losing. Before proceeding with the game, any Speedboat Bonus game round triggers will be dealt with, regardless of whether or not a respin or free spins are still available. Each time the Free Spins game is retriggered, players get an additional 6 free spins. There is no limit to how many times this feature can be retriggered.

Our Experience Playing Sumo Sumo

When we began the game, we were met with cartoon-like reelset and music that was not typical for a video slot machine designed in the Japanese style. Additionally, the game had an energetic vibe to it. Because of the medium-high amount of volatility that this slot game has, we were prepared for either fantastic rewards or the full reverse of those in the form of the complete and utter destruction of our bankroll. In order to test this, we reverted to our standard procedure, which consisted of making a deposit of 200 Euros, adjusting the stake to 1 Euro, and giving it around 300 spins. The fluidity of the animation and the number of dead spins were the first things that drew our attention. During the first hundred spins, we managed to get a big win of 42x the bet thanks to the Wild Sumo Stack Feature and one win of x40 thanks to a full line of watermelons with multipliers. As the result of our first attempt, we were 15 Euros up which was an okay result considering this slot’s volatility. After another one hundred spins, we were finally able to activate the bonus round 3 times, and paid us 12, 18, 41 times our initial wager respectively. Because of those bonus rounds as well as a few wins of a respectable size when playing the regular game, we were able to get our bankroll up to 295.25 Euros, which, in our view, was a very satisfying outcome so far. The final one hundred spins were pretty dry in terms of payouts, except one decent win of 30x our wager. Overall, after 300 spins, we won 44.95 Euros and were pretty happy with our playthrough.

Sumo Sumo Verdict

This new slot has a potential to become a quite popular addition to the Japanese style slots thanks to its exciting gameplay, numerous bonus features, and a decent payout potential. The fact that beautiful animation and music will prevent you from being bored very soon says a lot about those two things. Video slots that have a volatility that falls somewhere between medium and high are, in our view, the sweet spot since they provide players with a good chance of winning money while also being less risky than slots that have a volatility that falls between high and extreme. Overall, we recommend you to try this slot at least once. Good luck and have fun!