Ji Xiang 8: Playtech's Lucky-Eight Slot on a 3x3 Grid
Eight lines, a 3x3 grid and a top line prize of 8888x the line bet. A look at how Playtech's lucky-eight slot plays on NTC33.
Ji Xiang 8 is a Playtech slot on NTC33 built entirely around the number eight, a number linked with prosperity in Chinese culture. "Ji xiang" means auspicious, and the game makes the point with a large, heavy '8' sitting on top of the reels.
The Ji Xiang 8 grid and paylines
The game is played on a simple 3x3 grid with 8 paylines. With only nine positions on screen, eight lines means nearly every symbol can play a part in a win.
Most players will bet across all 8 lines, and it makes sense: the top prize pays up to 8888 times your line bet, and you want every line active when a big combination lands.
Independently spinning reels
Like Playtech's MultiLine series, Ji Xiang 8 lets its reels spin independently of each other. Rather than stopping as one block, each reel turns on its own, which gives the small grid its particular feel.
The gameplay is smooth, and spins run quickly enough that you can get through a lot of them without switching on Turbo Mode.
Keeping Ji Xiang 8 in proportion
That speed is worth watching. A fast game with a headline prize of 8888x can tempt you into longer sessions than you planned. The top win is rare by design, and most spins return far less or nothing at all. Pick a line bet you are comfortable losing, decide on a total budget and stop when it is used up.
For more Playtech games on the platform, see the NTC33 game reviews. To try it, play Ji Xiang 8 on NTC33.
Quick answers
How many paylines does Ji Xiang 8 have?
It has 8 paylines on a 3x3 grid, and most players will want all 8 active.
What is the biggest line win in Ji Xiang 8?
The top prize pays up to 8888 times your line bet.
