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Sakura Riches 60 Slot from BGaming has “AI-Polished Visuals”

I recently came across an interesting take on AI: we had hoped it would handle chores like laundry and taxes so we could focus on creating art and music. Instead, AI is now creating art and music, leaving us with more time for laundry and taxes. It’s a funny reversal, but also a poignant reflection on how technology often evolves in ways we don’t anticipate. Maybe the real question isn’t what AI can do for us but what we truly value spending our time on.

So, why the rant about AI? In the release notes for its new Sakura Riches 60 slot, BGaming revealed that the game features “AI-polished visuals.” What that actually entails is unclear, but it’s likely not the last time we’ll see AI used to create visuals for slot games. In fact, it’s probably happening already—BGaming just seems to be the only provider upfront about it.

The Aku Effect

What’s really funny about the Sakura Riches 60 slot and its AI visuals is that they kind of reminded me of Samurai Jack. And in a lot of ways, it’s a poignant comparison. Just as Aku flung Jack into a chaotic future he could barely navigate, AI has the potential to catapult industries like art and gaming into uncharted territories where humans are left scrambling to reclaim their footing. And sure, the widely talented Jacks out there may still be able to shine, but a lot of us are going to be lost in Aku’s chaos.

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Sakura Riches 60 slot offers betting from just $0.30 per round. If you bet at the $132-per-round maximum, you’ll have a shot at up to $396,000 in winnings, thanks to the 3,000x max multiplier. The slot offers low to medium volatility, which means there will be a steady flow of small to moderate wins. The slot has an RTP rating of 97.16%.

The slot doesn’t really have any bonus features to speak of. It does have a scatter symbol, but instead of unlocking a round of free spins, the symbol just pays when three or more appear anywhere on the reels. The Sakura Riches 60 slot also features a wild symbol, which substitutes for other symbols to complete or boost winning combinations.

Is the Sakura Riches 60 slot a sign of things to come?

I have mixed feelings about using AI to create slot games. On one hand, it offers an amazing opportunity for small teams to compete with bigger, more established players. However, it also takes the human quirkiness out of creation. And I’m a fan of quirky.

If showcasing the benefits of AI in the creation of a slot game was the goal when designing the Sakura Riches 60 slot, I’m not sure they succeeded. Yes, the graphics look great. But the slot itself is pretty ordinary. With little to no bonus features and some fairly standard gameplay, I can’t see myself running back to this one. I give the Sakura Riches 60 slot a six out of ten.

While I’m not singing the praises of this slot, BGaming does have a library with some amazing titles. If you’re looking for recommendations, I suggest Snoop Dogg Dollars and Minesweeper.