Microgaming’s “Lucky Koi” online slot presents a seemingly subdued form of gambling entertainment with its soothing oriental music and the Asian koi pond as backgrounds. The graphics reflect a serene setting as the icons feature a brocaded carp or koi, a dragonfly on a water lily, lotus blossom, Chinese pagoda, and other things oriental, all in calming soft hues. In Chinese culture, koi is a profound word as it denotes the perseverance and endurance of a fabled koi that transformed into a mythical dragon.

This online slot was developed with the recreational gamblers in mind, since the coin size ranges between $/£0.01 to $/£0.10. Inasmuch as the 5-reel game has 25 paylines in all, the maximum bet would only be $/£25 and could equate to a Mega Win of $/£100. Obviously, the prize money at stake would hardly stimulate the interest of high-rollers, albeit just right for those who are simply whiling away free time.

The “Lucky Koi” is of course the Wild Symbol to use in completing a winning combination, as it can take the place of the other icons except for the pagoda because it is the Bonus Scatter Symbol. A five of a kind combination is relatively a big win, although the payout depends on the icons; with the “Lucky Koi” having the highest value.

The Bonus Game is different, as it adds variety to the game by giving players a choice between taking as many as 10 to 30 free spins and up to x5 multiplier; or to dabble in an interactive koi fishing game of catching up to five colorful carps for which each fish has an equivalent multiplier reward. Unlocking the bonus requires a combination of 3, 4 or 5 of the Scatter Symbol.