88 Fortunes is a Chinese-themed video slot from Light & Wonder (the company formerly called Scientific Games), released under its Bally brand. It has 5 reels, 243 ways to win, a return to player of about 96% online, and four jackpots that are won through the Fu Bat pick bonus. How many jackpots you can win depends on how many gold symbols your bet unlocks.
It is one of the best-known Asian-themed slot machines on casino floors, and the online version follows the casino game closely.
88 Fortunes at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer | Light & Wonder (Bally brand) |
| Layout | 5 reels, 3 rows, 243 ways to win |
| RTP (online) | About 96% |
| Volatility | High |
| Maximum bet (online) | Usually $88 per spin; the minimum is set by each casino |
| Free spins | 10 free spins for 3 or more gong scatters |
| Jackpots | Mini, Minor, Major and Grand, won in the Fu Bat pick bonus |
| Last checked | November 2026 |
Theme and gold symbols
The number 8 is lucky in Chinese culture, and the game is built around it: red and gold colors, lucky symbols and bet sizes that rise in steps of 8. Wins pay left to right on adjacent reels across 243 ways, so there are no paylines to choose.
The key choice in 88 Fortunes is how many gold symbols to play. Raising your bet lights up more gold symbols, up to five at the top bet level, and each one opens access to a higher jackpot. A smaller bet still plays the full 243 ways, but it cannot win the bigger jackpots. That is worth knowing before you settle on a bet size.
Fu Bat jackpot feature
The Fu Bat is a wild that appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 and substitutes for other symbols. When it lands, it can also start the Fu Bat Jackpot feature. You are shown 12 gold coins and pick until three matching jackpot symbols appear, then win that jackpot: Mini, Minor, Major or Grand. The jackpots you can match depend on how many gold symbols your bet had unlocked.
The jackpots are progressive, so their amounts grow until they are won. Check the meters on the machine or in the game screen before you play.
Free spins
Three, four or five gold gong scatters on adjacent reels award 10 free spins. During the free spins only the higher-paying symbols appear on the reels, which makes bigger line wins more likely than in the base game.
Who makes 88 Fortunes
88 Fortunes comes from Light & Wonder, the slot maker that changed its name from Scientific Games in 2022. Bally Technologies and WMS, two long-running slot brands, are part of the same company, and 88 Fortunes is sold under the Bally name.
Playing 88 Fortunes online
The online game plays like the casino machine, with the same gold symbol bets, Fu Bat feature and free spins. In the US it is offered by some state-licensed online casinos, including FanDuel Casino, in states where online casino gaming is legal. Many sites also have a free demo, which is the easiest way to see how the gold symbol bets work before you play for real money.
Offshore online casinos are not licensed by US state regulators, so check which games a site really offers and who licenses it before you deposit.
If you like this style of game, see our reviews of Dancing Drums, another Light & Wonder title, along with Fu Dao Le and China Shores.
88 Fortunes FAQ
Who makes 88 Fortunes?
Light & Wonder, under its Bally brand. The company was called Scientific Games until 2022.
What is the RTP of 88 Fortunes?
The online version returns about 96%. Casino machines are set by each casino within the limits its regulator allows, so their return can differ.
How do you win the Grand jackpot on 88 Fortunes?
Play with all five gold symbols unlocked, then hope the Fu Bat feature starts and you match three Grand symbols in the 12-coin pick.
How many free spins does 88 Fortunes give?
Three or more gong scatters award 10 free spins, played with only the higher-paying symbols.
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