Theme and Design

Lucky Koi is a 5-reel online slot game developed by Realtime Gaming (RTG) that immerses players in an East-Asian inspired atmosphere. The theme revolves around the concept of good fortune and prosperity, where koi fish are believed to bring luck to those who care for Lucky Koi them. As soon as you start playing Lucky Koi, you’ll be transported to a serene landscape with tranquil waterfalls and lush vegetation.

The game’s design is characterized by its bright colors, intricate details, and delicate illustrations that reflect the serenity of Asian culture. The reels are set against a stunning backdrop featuring a pond with koi fish swimming in it, creating an enchanting ambiance. The overall aesthetic exudes peace and tranquility, inviting players to unwind while spinning the reels.

Symbols

Lucky Koi features an array of symbols that correspond to its theme:

• Koi Fish : This is the wild symbol of the game, which can substitute for all other regular paying symbols.
• Chinese Lanterns , Dragon , and Rice Pots are the high-paying symbols in this slot, offering prizes ranging from 10x up to 50x your total bet.
• The low-paying symbols consist of classic card numbers (9 through Ace), adorned with intricate Chinese-inspired patterns.

The game’s symbols blend seamlessly into its theme, further enhancing the overall experience.

Payouts

Lucky Koi has a fixed payline structure with 25 lines in play at all times. Winning combinations are formed by landing three to five of a kind on adjacent reels, starting from leftmost reel to right. The payouts vary according to the symbol combination and your bet level:

• Koi Fish (Wild) : As mentioned earlier, it can substitute for any other symbol but cannot form winning combinations.
• Chinese Lanterns : Pay out 50x your total stake when five are landed on adjacent reels.
• Dragon : Offer prizes of up to 40x your total bet when three or more appear consecutively from left to right.
• Rice Pots : Award rewards ranging from 30x to 20x your wager, depending on the number and position of rice pots.

The game also offers a variety of bonus features that contribute significantly to the overall payout potential, which will be discussed in greater detail below.

Wilds and Scatters

As mentioned earlier, Koi Fish (Wild) is an integral part of Lucky Koi, substituting for other symbols when needed. However, it has no direct payout value unless appearing as part of a winning combination involving regular paying symbols.

There are also two Scatter symbols in this slot game:

• Asian Coin : Landing at least three Scatters on any reel will initiate the ‘Free Spins Feature.’
• The game does not feature a dedicated Scatter symbol related to its main theme. However, it should be noted that landing Asian coins triggers additional free games.

Bonus Features

Lucky Koi has several bonus features designed to provide players with multiple opportunities for winning:

• Wild Bonus : This bonus round is triggered when three or more ‘Koi Fish’ appear anywhere on the reels.
  • When activated, a player’s wager will be multiplied 3x times during this bonus session. During this time all normal rules apply except that additional Wilds are added to the screen and can land on any of the reels for five consecutive spins (or until no more wilds have appeared).
• Free Spins : As mentioned earlier, landing at least three Scatters initiates Free Spins.
  • Upon activation players receive 15 free games with increased payouts compared to standard play. Additionally Wild multipliers become active during this session as well.

Gameplay and Mobile Play

The gameplay experience in Lucky Koi is straightforward:

• Set the desired stake amount using the provided options for bet per spin or max bet.
• Press Spin, and the game will commence once your choice has been confirmed by an auto-spin button confirmation (not available).
• To stop automatic spins you can either click Auto Spins to stop at any time while in progress.

Realtime Gaming optimizes their slots for play on multiple mobile platforms. Lucky Koi does not have a dedicated mobile version and therefore functions exactly like its computer counterpart across different devices that meet basic system requirements (iOS, Android).