Running Sushi (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

The Running Sushi Slot Game

I loaded up Running Sushi and got a calm, wood-panelled 5-reel, 4-row slot with 1,024 ways to win. Bets start at £/€0.20 and go up to £/€240, with an Ante Bet toggle and a Bonus Buy in supported regions. Wins pay left to right on adjacent reels. The base game feels tranquil; the free spins switch to a livelier karaoke vibe. On the maths side, the highest RTP sits at 96% and the volatility leans high, so sessions can swing.

Symbols and Payouts in Running Sushi

Symbols stick to food and suits. Diamonds, clubs, hearts, and spades are the lows, paying 0.75x to 1.5x for five of a kind. Premiums bring avocado, rice, salmon, shrimp, sweet sauce, and hot sauce, topping out between 1.75x and 7.5x for five. Wins need at least three matching symbols on adjacent reels from the leftmost reel across the 1,024 ways. It’s a tidy paytable that keeps the theme front and centre without dragging in dragons or koi.

Feature icons matter. The wild coin only appears in free spins on reels 2, 3, and 4, substituting regular symbols. Scatters sit on the three middle reels and trigger the bonus. The Take Sushi symbol lands on reels 1, 3, and 5; hit three together and it collects the values from every Money symbol rolling under the grid. During free spins, a Take All symbol can show on reels 2-4; three of them grab the meter and reset it.

Running Sushi Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x7.5
	4	x3.75
	3	x1.5
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1.5
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.75
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.75
	4	x0.9
	3	x0.4
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.25
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.25
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	Scatter
	Wild

Running Sushi Slot Bonus Features

The conveyor belt isn’t just for show. On every spin, 1 to 10 Money symbols slide beneath the reels with values from 1x to 1,000x the bet; in free spins a 2,500x Money symbol can appear. Land three Take Sushi symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5 in the same spin and the game scoops every belt value at once. I’ve seen tidy table-sweepers and the odd whopper glide past, which keeps the base game ticking.

Hit three scatters on reels 2-4 and you get 10 free spins. Every Money symbol that appears adds its value to a meter. The Take All symbol then becomes the key; land three of them on the middle reels in a single spin and the meter, plus that spin’s belt values, pay out before the meter drops to zero. Building the pot felt easy; coaxing three Take All symbols together felt like the real battle.

You can toggle the Ante Bet for an extra 25% stake to double the chance of triggering free spins. If patience runs thin, the Bonus Buy costs 85x the bet for instant entry; in the UK, that option isn’t offered. Wild coins only show during the round on reels 2-4, which helps tidy up wins while you chase the Take All trio. I’ve used the buy when testing, though the meter can still tease.

How to Win at Running Sushi Slot

Running Sushi uses 1,024 ways, so line up three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels from the leftmost reel to land a hit. I set stakes between £/€0.20 and £/€240, watch the belt for chunky Money values, and let the Take Sushi picks do the heavy lifting in the base. In bonuses, I’m targeting the Take All trio while the meter grows. Check the paytable, pick a budget, and let the variance do its thing.

Running Sushi Slot RTP & Volatility

The default RTP is 96%, though other settings exist and lower RTP modules are available. The hit rate sits around 13.51%, and free spins show up on average once in roughly 298 spins, so features can take time. Volatility is rated high, a full 5 out of 5 in some sheets, which suits the belt-collect idea but makes drier stretches likely. When the Take All lands, the round can turn on a sixpence.

The max win is capped at 3,000x the bet. That ceiling reins in those huge belt numbers you’ll sometimes see glide past, even with a 2,500x Money symbol possible during free spins. I rate the cap fair for casual sessions, but high-risk grinders may want more headroom. Stake selection won’t change the odds, so I keep wagers sensible and chase structure rather than miracles. RTP modules can also nibble at long-term returns, so I look for the 96% setting where available.

Final Thoughts on Running Sushi

Running Sushi looks pleasant and plays in a quietly satisfying way, but the free spins can be a proper grind. Filling the meter took no effort; actually winning it by landing three Take All symbols was the hard part. I liked the tranquil base game and the conveyor belt idea, yet the 3,000x cap keeps a lid on things. If you fancy the challenge and enjoy watching pots grow, there’s a fair bit of tension.