Blue Samurai Stake Slot - Spin Your Way to Victory

While Stake has been filling the roster of new Originals steadily since the casino's inception, there are a few classics that set the stage and continue to be a fixture of the genre.

Blue Samurai is, of course, one of them. The appeal of it is as simple as the game itself - a light on the graphics, fast-paced, potentially high-paying online slot machine.

Although not particularly unique, in all honesty, it is great fun in large part due to its originality factor alone, paired with the crypto slots element and the corresponding provably fair algorithm. You can, though, we'll already mention, bet on Blue Samurai in fiat, so don't worry about that, if that's your preference.

For most players, this is enough info to get started playing, especially since you can do so for free at Stake. However, since this is officially a Blue Samurai review, we're going to walk you through the whole experience, down to the finest details, so you can get a true-blue feel for the game.

Game highlights:

• Original online slot machine
• Japanese theme
• Wild symbols for completing wins
• 10 free spins in the bonus round
• Up to 180 free spins total (bonus can retrigger)
• Special game feature with its own paytable
• Medium volatility
• Top prize of 40 BTC (or equivalent)
• Solid 96.7% RTP
• Available exclusively at Stake

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Blue Samurai Game Basics and Rules

If you're looking for a simple yet compelling online slot machine, then you're in luck. Blue Samurai is it. The animation is basic, and so are the mechanics, as is the norm for Stake Originals. Though we'd also say it's somewhat unique in terms of video slots, which tend to have more hyper graphics and features. So that makes it great for those looking for a little more low-key reel spinning experience.

But that's more of an assessment. What we really want here is to understand the basic workings of Blue Samurai. Hence, what you've got is this.

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Looking at the game once it's been opened, we invite you to look to the left side of your screen. This is where you'll find the basic game commands, which in Blue Samurai are undeniably minimal. That is, all you do is enter a 'Bet Amount' and click on the 'Bet' button to spin the reels. There's no 'Difficulty' level or 'Cashout' option to set at any point, as in other Stake Originals.

Once you've done that, you'll look to the right side of your screen, to the main game board, to see how the spin plays out. Within a couple of seconds, the reels will spin through, and symbols will land along each of the 5 reels.

If you form a winning combination - that is, 4 or 5 matching symbols along any of the game's 40 fixed paylines - you get a prize. The amount, of course, is determined by the game's paytable.

You'll know if, and how much you won, because it will be clearly displayed on screen after a win, both as a multiplier (like 4X) as well as an actual sum (such as $100 or 0,0000098 BTC).

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At the top of the board, you can also see the field 'Total Payout' to see how much you've won in total, in the currency you've chosen to display your gaming.

A Bit of Blue Samurai Background

While it's not quite the same, did you know there's a show called Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix? Things in common? Not much, except both are animated and both have a feudal Japanese theme.

Another relevant tidbit? Since the name of the game features a samurai, and people have been known to throw that term around, it's good to clarify what a samurai actually is.

So essentially, the samurai were members of the powerful military caste in feudal Japan. Skilled fighters, they were renowned for their mastery of weaponry, unwavering loyalty to their lords, and, as this game reflects, have remained a cultural influence spanning centuries.

Though the association is often that of falling on their sword, we won't gross you out with the details of how, while that was the spirit of a loss, it was done even more graphically. You, of course, won't need to do so when playing this game. Nor should you figuratively, as in commit bankroll suicide by overleveraging your wagers.

Blue Samurai Slot Free Play and Demo Mode

There are many positive qualities inherent to Stake Originals, and one that is consistent across all of them is the free play option.

That is, you can play any of the games in the Stake Originals series, including Blue Samurai, for free. The way you do that is to simply leave the 'Bet Amount' field empty at 0.00, and spin. Needless to say, you won't win anything in doing this, but you also won't risk or lose anything either, so that's a pretty good deal.

Just note that while you can play Stake slots for free without an account, you will need to register to try Originals games like Blue Samurai, which is easy enough. And in any event, we'd imagine you're already playing at Stake, as one of the preferred operators of our readers, and generally best crypto casinos around.

Blue Samurai Stake Slot Betting Limits

Besides the uniqueness factor, we'd say the most exciting feature of this Stake Originals slot is its betting limits. Or essentially lack thereof. That is, Blue Samurai - like Tome of Life and Scarab Spin - lets you gamble about as much or as little as you'd like.

The exact numbers depend on the currency you're using, but for local currencies, we're talking as little as $0.01 (or the equivalent) value and well over $1 million in most cases. For crypto, it's a $0.0001 USD value in the digital coin you're using, and again, millions on the max limit end.

This is literally an incomparable betting limit range, wherein even the best online slots usually have at most a $.01 to $1,000 span. So this is definitely a huge advantage here.

Blue Samurai Paytable

Blue Samurai has 40 fixed paylines. Like all slot machines, wins along them are governed by a clearly defined paytable. Interestingly, in base game play you'll need at least 4 matching symbols for a win, with 5 matching symbols being associated with the max multiplier. This is atypical, as in most slots, winning combinations start at 3, and in some select games, even 2.

The amounts awarded obviously differ per symbol, with the exact paytable looking like this.

You may have noticed that we qualified our above paytable as being for base game play. That's because in the bonus round (as in the free spins feature), the paytable is actually a bit different, with some symbols already paying for combinations of 3, as follows.

Beyond fewer symbols potentially needed to form a combination, bonus round payouts can also be higher than in regular play, jumping from a 12X max to 20X here.

Special Blue Samurai Features

There are not a whole lot of fancy features or wild animation in this video slot game. But it does still have a few features worth pointing out, as we know they're always a big part of the appeal, and in part why you might choose to play. As such, we're happy to list and detail them in this part of the review, so you know exactly what extras to expect.

1. Wild symbols
2. Free spins
3. Free spins retrigger
4. Special game
5. Auto play

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Wild symbols

Blue Samurai, like most traditional slots, has a wild symbol (the red samurai, who serves double duty) that when it appears, can be the missing link to form a winning combination. In fact, it can substitute for any symbol in completing or extending a win, with the exception of the scatter symbol, which it cannot replace. This, of course, is standard in slots.

Just note, if you're so lucky as to land more than one wild in a winning payline, only the highest multiplier will be paid out. If they're both of the same value, then it's that value that applies to your win. Or, in other words, one win can be paid per line, always the highest one when in question.

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Free spins

Another familiar element from standard slot game play is the free spins bonus round. In Blue Samurai, it's triggered by 3 or more scatter symbols on reels 2, 3, or 4.

Once triggered, you'll receive the set sum of 10 free spins to start with. As established in the paytable above, you can win prizes of significantly higher value more easily during this free spins bonus round.

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Free spins retrigger

The bonus round can be retriggered repeatedly in the same way as it was first activated with scatter symbols. Since the max cap for free spins in Blue Samurai play is 180, that would mean you could win it once and retrigger it 17 times, if you want to do the math.

Special game

The standout feature of Blue Samurai is what is called the special game. To trigger it, you need to land 3 blue samurai symbols on either reel 1 or reel 5.

You'll then have exactly 5 chances to fill the board (the three reels in the middle) with all blue samurai symbols. And for each, you'll be paid according to the game's special paytable.

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Auto play

Somewhat of a feature, we'll just mention that Blue Samurai, like all Stake Originals, offers the auto play option.

To access it, click on the tab 'Auto' from the left side of your screen. Then fill in the fields as you see fit. 'Bet Amount' and 'Number of Bets' are mandatory for obvious reasons. And we recommend toggling on the 'Advanced' options so you can also set a 'Stop on Profit' and 'Stop on Loss' threshold to maintain some control.

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Streamers Who Play the Original Blue Samurai Game

It's highly likely that some of the popular casino streamers sponsored by or affiliated with Stake have played Blue Samurai slots, as it's one of the exclusive Stake Originals they often promote and feature.

These include high-profile streamers like Drake, Trainwreckstv, Xposed, and xQc, Stake streaming regulars, known for showcasing their talents on platforms like Kick.

If you want to catch them, subscribe to their respective streaming channels. Or you can always search YouTube, which is also a treasure trove for casino streaming sessions.

Blue Samurai Slot Strategy and Tips for Winning

Blue Samurai is a medium volatility slot with a high RTP of 96.7%. This gives it a balanced risk-to-reward ratio that favors consistent play over high-risk chasing.

Since there's no system for gaming slots, the core strategy with these stats in mind revolves around disciplined bankroll management to ensure you can survive periods of low wins, while waiting to hit the undeniably lucrative free spins or special game bonus rounds.

• For bankroll management, we'd advise you to start with small, consistent bets relative to your total balance to maximise the number of spins and increase your chances of triggering a bonus feature.
• Remember, the medium volatility means wins may not be frequent, but when they hit, they can be substantial, so stick with your set bet size and be patient.
• Win or lose, you need to stay in control, so set a budget - in terms of how much money and time spent - and keep to it.
• If you need help with this, there are a number of available tools you can find under the 'Stake Smart' link, accessed from the dropdown list you'll see when clicking on your Stake profile.

That's really it. Discipline. Budget. And managing your expectations. Those are the main takeaway tips and strategies for getting the most out of your Blue Samurai play.

Play Blue Samurai on Stake Mobile

What beats playing an original slot machine? Doing it on your phone, of course! Seriously, mobile crypto slots are a rare and wonderful find. Though definitely and uniquely part of the Stake core offering.

That's because all Stake games, including those it has secured from third-party operators (like Pragmatic Play or Hacksaw Gaming) and those it has created itself, are 100% mobile compatible by design. Sure, you can play them on your computer. And the big screen can even be great when you're taking breaks at work to play. But for the ultimate in convenience, Blue Samurai on the go is ideal. Especially since it requires no download and works perfectly on any operating system, like Android or iOS.

If no download's needed, you ask, then how do you get the mobile app? Well, with Stake you don't. You simply open the Stake casino website in any browser, and play directly from there.

Blue Samurai Slot Online FAQs

As part of our slots review process, the Casino.Guide team always fields a few player questions along the way to complete our appraisal. In line with this commitment, we've put together the following FAQs based on actual inquiries, and complete with our well-researched expert responses, to help you optimise your experience.

1. What's the theme of Blue Samurai slots?
2. What type of game is Blue Samurai?
3. Where can I play Blue Samurai slots?
4. Is Blue Samurai available at Stake US too?
5. Does Stake have any other original slots?
6. Is Blue Samurai a crypto gambling game?
7. Can I bet with Bitcoin on Blue Samurai?
8. Which other currencies can I use to play Blue Samurai slots?
9. What's the RTP of Blue Samurai?
10. Is the Blue Samurai RTP considered high?
11. Which slots have better odds than Blue Samurai?
12. Is there a Blue Samurai bonus round?
13. Does Blue Samurai have a bonus buy feature?
14. Is there a bonus I can use to play Blue Samurai slots?
15. Is Blue Samurai fair?
16. What other Asian themed slots do you recommend?

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1.) What's the theme of Blue Samurai slots?

The theme of the Blue Samurai slot game is feudal Japan, specifically focusing on the samurai warrior and the associated visual culture.

The way these elements are integrated in a number of ways. More specifically:

• In the symbols with detailed icons representing Japanese weaponry, armour, and figures associated with the samurai era.
• The overall aesthetics with the game's backdrop featuring traditional Japanese artwork.
• And the sound effects on certain actions that are inspired by the genre.

Essentially, if we can get cheeky, it transports you to an ancient Japanese battlefield where the main goal is to spin your way to victory, but certainly never fall on your sword.

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2.) What type of game is Blue Samurai?

Blue Samurai actually does double duty in terms of game type. That is, it is officially listed under the 'Stake Originals' category at the casino. That's because it is indeed an original crypto game, created by the operator and only available there.

However, it's also technically a slot machine. Though not the fanciest of the lot, it certainly has all the requisite elements to qualify it - rows, reels, symbols, a paytable, a free spin bonus round, and even a special game feature.

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3.) Where can I play Blue Samurai slots?

The slot game is an exclusive Stake Original title, meaning you can only play it at Stake casino. That means this specific slot title will not be available at any other online casino or gaming site. Which is part of what makes it so special.

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4.) Is Blue Samurai available at Stake US too?

Yes. You can find Blue Samurai both at Stake.com, the global cryptocurrency casino platform, and you can just as easily find it at Stake.us, the social casino platform available to players in the United States. In the former, you'll be playing for real money wagers, whereas at Stake.us you play using Gold Coins and Stake Cash, as opposed to traditional money or crypto.

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5.) Does Stake have any other original slots?

Stake casino has two other slot machines found in its Originals section. These are Tome of Life and Scarab Spin, each with its own appeal, though lots in common with Blue Samurai if you like the format.

In addition, there are many unique slots you can find in the 'Only on Stake' category at the casino. These include all of the fabulous Massive Studios, Titan Gaming, and Twist Gaming slots that are exclusively carried there.

There is also the 'Enhanced RTP' slots series, created in conjunction with Pragmatic Play, which is also available exclusively at Stake.

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6.) Is Blue Samurai a crypto gambling game?

You could definitely call it a crypto slots machine, as that simply means you can bet on it using cryptos like Bitcoin or Tether, which is absolutely the case. You can also, however, use certain fiat currencies for betting, depending on your location. And since it can be played on mobile, you could even call it a mobile slot, or a mobile crypto slot if that's the green light you've been looking for.

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7.) Can I bet with Bitcoin on Blue Samurai?

Yes. Since we just outlined that Blue Samurai is technically a crypto slot, you most certainly can bet on it with Bitcoin. You'll, of course, need to first make a Bitcoin deposit to your Stake account to do so, but that's a given. And the same goes for any of the 20+ altcoins accepted by Stake, which you'll need to deposit in order to bet with ETH, USDT, XRP, and so forth.

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8.) Which other currencies can I use to play Blue Samurai slots?

As we briefly mentioned before, there is also the option to gamble at Stake using your local currency. Not all fiats from every location, mind you, will work. It's very specific to where you're actually located, and not all locations qualify. Canadians can use CAD, for example. And there's the possibility for those using a Japanese IP to use JPY. Plus, there are about another dozen options you can discover in your Stake wallet, based on where you're gambling from.

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9.) What's the RTP of Blue Samurai?

Blue Samurai has an RTP listed at exactly 96.7%. This means that on the flip side, it has a house edge of 3.3%.

As always, it's important to remember that return to player is a theoretical measure indicating what, over the long term, the game is expected to pay back to players. In this case, it is 96.7 cents for every $1 wagered. The key qualifier, by the way, in that definition is long-term; the percentage does not guarantee any specific short-term win for an individual player. So while it's possible that you will win more or less on any given $1 wagered, it's unlikely to be exactly the game's RTP, or $0.96.

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10.) Is the Blue Samurai RTP considered high?

At 96.7%, Blue Samurai is comfortably above the average for online slots RTP (usually quoted around 96%) and, as such, is considered a favourable choice for players looking for better theoretical long-term returns. That being said, it's definitely not excellent. And lower than other Stake Originals, which are generally 98% RTP.

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11.) Which slots have better odds than Blue Samurai?

The description of an excellent RTP is saved for the realm of games paying 97% and upwards, which, these days, we'll just tip you off, aren't that hard to find. The Golden Boy slot, for example, has a 97% return to player, while all of the Stake Enhanced RTP games are higher than that, mostly coming in at over 98%. And there are true rarities like Book of 99 and Mega Joker, which can even hit a 99% RTP.

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12.) Is there a Blue Samurai bonus round?

Blue Samurai, in a way, has 2 bonus rounds. There's the free spins bonus round, which gives you 10 free spins when activated, and can be retriggered, for up to 180 free spins total. This is awesome in general. But since it pays out for fewer symbols per combo, and at higher rates, it's particularly appealing in this game.

In addition, there's what's literally called the special game, triggered by 3 samurai symbols on the first or fifth reel. Besides being visually appealing, it also pays out at a souped-up rate for filling the screen thereafter with samurai symbols, making it a fun extra when triggered.

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13.) Does Blue Samurai have a bonus buy feature?

Since the 2 special bonus features each have their own enhanced paytable, they're more coveted than ever. However, they cannot be bought. Not even for a high fee like you'd find in other slot games of 100X or even 800X your bet. We'd love to see that, honestly, because this is where the real money can be made. But alas, perhaps it would make the game just too winning to make sense for the casino profit-wise.

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14.) Is there a bonus I can use to play Blue Samurai slots?

There are often bonuses available at Stake, though rarely one advertised on its homepage banner. It's more of an under-the-radar thing. So we'll tip you off here.

First of all, if you haven't yet joined Stake, do so with our Stake bonus code "casinoguide" to get an exclusive 100% up to $500 welcome bonus. This is a rare deal, so make sure to use it! And then use the bonus cash on Blue Samurai once you've claimed it (if you like).

In addition, as you bet, you'll simultaneously climb the ranks in the Stake VIP Club. And when you do, it will be well worth your while, for a number of perks gained, including more bonuses which can be used on Blue Samurai play.

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15.) Is Blue Samurai fair?

All games found at Stake casino are fair. Stake is a licensed online casino, so that's a given. But if you want to see for yourself, crypto games like Blue Samurai let you do so with the provably fair algorithm.

To access it, look to the bottom right corner of the game screen when you have the game open, and click on the link labelled 'Fairness'. You can read the overview there to learn about provably fair gaming if that interests you, or skip to the next two tabs, 'Seeds' and then 'Verify', and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.

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16.) What other Asian themed slots do you recommend?

There are a lot of slots with an Asian theme that you can play at Stake or other leading online casinos. These include Samurai Dogs, Sun Princess, Fortune Tiger, Sakura Masks, and Sakura Fortune.

There are also other casino games with a Japanese theme beyond slots, in particular, as specific as Japanese Baccarat Live and Japanese Roulette. Though really, in those two iterations, it's more about the language of the game, and perhaps a bit about the dress of the dealer.

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Our Expert Opinion on the Stake Original Blue Samurai Game

When it comes to the Originals category, there's no denying that Stake is the master of the genre. It's been doing it for a long time, and doing it well, leading the field stoically.

Though many prefer the more standard format for this genre - like Limbo, Mines, and Crash - we appreciate the effort in creating slots to fit it. Which is just one of the reasons we like Blue Samurai slots. That and the bonus round and special game, which are both super high paying, and in a way, easier to win. Plus, there's that relatively high RTP, and the option to bet in crypto. All and all, adding up to reflect so much of the excellence that Stake gambling is about.

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