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Sword of Shoguns

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A Japanese-themed Sword of Khans follow-up with Book-of style appeal and bigger-win positioning.

Only 0.03% of slots combine Book Of... and Level Up.

SlotRanker Score

/ 99

05099

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RTP

96.4%

return to player

Volatility

High volatility

variance

Max win

25,200×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.10

per spin

Reels

5040 lines

Player rating

4.1 ★

16 votes

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Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Payouts & RTP9/10

RTP 96.4% → 9.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential8.8/10

x25200.00 (25200×) → 8.8/10

Features10/10

18 features → 10.0/10

Game Mechanics7.8/10

f=18 r=5 p=5040 → 7.8/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout6/10

5x3 → 6.0/10

Bet Flexibility2/10

0.1–1 (×10) → 2.0/10

Provider Reputation7/10

provider avg 7.0 → 7.0/10

Popularity10/10

synthetic proxy → 10.0/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 86 — Sword of Shoguns by Thunderkick

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Slot Summary

Sword of Shoguns revisits Thunderkick's Sword of Khans template through a feudal Japanese lens, shifting from steppe-warrior imagery to shoguns, samurai and a calmer, more ceremonial setting. It appears designed as a familiar follow-up for players who enjoy Book of... style slots but want Thunderkick's more polished audiovisual touch and a notably high-volatility, high-potential angle. The contrast is part of its identity: a tranquil presentation wrapped around a game clearly aimed at bigger swings and streamer-friendly hit potential.

Spec sheet

Sword of Shoguns at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameSword of Shoguns

StudioThunderkick

Released6/7/2023

Math

SlotRanker Score86

RTP96.4%

VolatilityHigh volatility

Max win25,200×

Bet range$0.10 – $1.00

Player rating4.1 / 5 · 16 votes

Format

Reels5

Paylines5040

Layout5x3

Expected average based on this slot's 96.4% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$1.44

Cost per session$1.44

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

How long could a bankroll last on Sword of Shoguns? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: High

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (96.40%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (25,200×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

Compare Sword of Shoguns with other games

	Sword of Shoguns Score 86This game	Terracotta Army Score 81	SanGuo Score 80	Bakufu Shogun Score 73	Chin Shi Huang Score 72
Identity
Studio	Thunderkick	Blue Guru Games	Naga Games	Dragoon Soft	Jili Games
Released	6/7/2023	9/26/2023	7/6/2022	1/31/2022	9/14/2021
Math
RTP	96.4%	96.06%	96.3%	98.5%	97%
Volatility	High volatility	High volatility	High volatility	—	Medium volatility
Max win	25,200×	10,000×	—	1,265×	2,000×
Format
Reels	5	5	5	5	5
Layout	5x3	5x3	5x3	5x3	5x3
Paylines	5040	30375	20	243	4096
Min bet	0.10	0.10	0.20	0.50	0.10
Max bet	1.00	1.00	100.00	1000.00	100.00
Features
Progressive	—	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Free spins	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	✓	✓	—	✓
Multiplier	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Bonus game	✓	—	—	—	—
Respins	—	✓	—	—	—

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RTP

96.4%

Max win

25,200×

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