Fortune Koi Slots
Try your luck with this traditional Chinese-themed game of Fortune Koi by GamePlay Interactive.
With beautifully intricate graphics and a serene Asian backdrop, you’ll be playing for the chance to win big cash prizes.
But will Fortune Koi be a whopper of a game or just a tiddler that you’re happy to throw back? Here’s a review of Fortune Koi by GamePlay Interactive with everything you need to know to play.
Stunning Design
Whether you enjoy playing the game or not, you can’t fail to be impressed by the graphics on the game, starting with the large golden koi carp which arches its way across the welcome screen, surrounded by lots of lucky coins.
There’s a distinctly mystical feel to the watery theme and as you enter the main game, the backdrop looks more like the night sky than a pond but on the reels you’ll find once again the golden koi carp.
However, there’s many other symbols too with everything from a serpent, golden fortune cookies, a dragon and a fireball, to name but a few. All of the symbols on the reels have a deep glow which contrasts perfectly against the hazy purple sky behind.
Look out for a winning combination as the gold koi carp will suddenly spring into action and enlarge in front of your very eyes. This is an enchanting but also useful feature as it shows you exactly how much you’ve just won.
Although the background of the game draws on traditional Chinese symbols of luck, the music in the background is a fusion of old and new. Serene yet contemporary, you’ll feel energised to keep playing the game!
Fishy Wins
Before you dive right into the mystical depths of this realm, you’ll need to first understand exactly what you’re playing for.
To do this you’ll need the paytable which can be found on a separate screen. To access the paytable just click on the info button on the top right of the reels and the main gameplay will pause while you check out what’s on offer.
The solo golden koi carp occupies the top space on the table, with a win of 250 for matching five symbols. But you can win for matching just three but you’ll win a lower amount, just 50. Netting four of the same symbol brings you closer to the top prize, with a win of 200.
The next prize in the paytable is the symbol featuring two koi carp mouth to tail. Matching three of these will win you 25, match four and you’ll get 50 while a set of five will give you a prize of 100.
There’s also a wild symbol which can be substituted for any of the others on the reels to increase your chances of getting a win. The wild symbol can appear on reels 2, 3 or 4. You’ll also earn a respin if the wild symbol appears; this feature can be retriggered if it appears again during the respin.
To exit back to the main screen, just click on the Return To Game button on the bottom.
Koi Luck
When you’re ready to start playing you just need to click on the spin button to set the reels in motion.
You’ll be playing on all five reels and you’ll have a total of 10 paylines to activate. Similar to many GamePlay Interactive slots, you won’t be able to alter the number of coins per line; you’ll be playing with one coin per line. You can change the value of each coin, starting at just 0.1 and increasing it to 500 if you want the best chance of winning.
If you want to play at the uppermost limit, you can just click on the Max Bet button to instantly increase everything to the maximum possible.
The jackpot is 250 and there’s no progressive jackpot on offer with Fortune Koi. There’s also no bonus game or multiplier so your chances of winning a big prize are more limited.
However, this lack of special features is offset by the fact you can win two ways with Fortune Koi. This means that not only can you notch up a win for matching in the conventional way from left to right, but the reels can also be read from right to left, effectively doubling your chances.
Mystical Fun
The theme of Fortune Koi is fun and you’ll certainly enjoy the mystical elements as you hope that traditional Chinese symbols of luck work for you! However, with simple gameplay and limited options for a big win, this game is better suited to those who are either intermediate or novice players.
