Shikibu Demo Slot by Konami Free Play

Shikibu is an online Slot from Konami.

Quick Facts

- Layout: 5 reels x 3 rows

- Paylines: 30 fixed

- Key mechanics: Action Stacked Symbols, Free Games Pick Feature, Split Symbols

- Special symbols: Lotus Flower Wild, Good Luck Scatter

How the Game Plays

Shikibu is an elegant Japanese-themed slot from Konami that pays homage to Murasaki Shikibu, the legendary author of the world’s first novel, "The Tale of Genji." The game is set against a traditional aesthetic of parchment scrolls and watercolor-style art. While most of the grid follows a standard 5x3 format, the middle reel is unique, featuring split symbols that can create additional winning opportunities. Winning combinations are formed by landing matching symbols across the 30 fixed paylines, with high-value icons including golden tablets, cranes, and tortoises.

Free Spins Explained

Landing three or more Good Luck scatters triggers the Free Games Pick Feature. This mechanic allows you to choose your own volatility by selecting one of five different bonus modes. Options range from 20 free spins with wild multipliers of 2x, 3x, or 5x, down to a high-risk 3 free spins with massive multipliers of 15x, 30x, or 40x. There is also a Mystery Choice that randomly combines a spin count with a multiplier set. During these rounds, the Lotus Flower wild on the third reel becomes a multiplier symbol for any win it completes.

Action Stacked Symbols Explained

A staple of this developer's design, the Action Stacked Symbols feature is active during the base game. Before each spin, a number of adjacent positions on reels 1, 2, 4, and 5 are randomly replaced by a single matching symbol from the paytable. This frequently results in full reels of the same icon, significantly increasing the potential for multi-line payouts across the entire grid.

Click the Play for Free button to load the Shikibu demo, test its features and payouts and decide if it is a game you enjoy.