9 Pearls of Fortune (iSoftBet) – Review & Demo Play

9 Pearls of Fortune: Slot Overview

I approached 9 Pearls of Fortune as a calm, underwater-themed slot built on a 5x3 grid with 20 paylines. Bets run from 20p to £20 per spin, which suits casual sessions. iSoftBet stick to straightforward mechanics, so newcomers won’t feel lost. Starfish wilds, pearls, and treasure chest scatters carry the gameplay, while the rest of the paytable leans on familiar sea life. It’s a measured slot, the sort I use when I want a steady, relaxing spin.

The presentation lands well. Soft pastel colours, swaying seaweed, and rising bubbles sit over a turquoise glow. The soundtrack is gentle and echoey, with a bit of retro flavour, which fits the laid-back pace. Nothing here shouts for attention. It’s a tidy, polished package that aims for a soothing rhythm rather than high-octane bursts. As a seasoned player, I appreciate when a theme and tempo line up with the maths and features on offer.

9 Pearls of Fortune RTP & Volatility

RTP sits at 96.00% in the base configuration. Where a Bonus Buy is available, paying 50x your stake nudges the maths to 96.59% during feature access, which I view as a modest edge for bonus-focused play. Neither figure is out of step with recent iSoftBet releases. The max win caps at 750x your bet, so expectations should be managed. This ceiling defines the character of the slot and frames how the features contribute to overall value.

Volatility feels mid-low, echoing the relaxed pacing. Base game hits arrive with regularity, with the more meaningful pops tied to free spins multipliers or a well-filled Pearl Respin grid. Sessions tend to stretch without savage swings, which suits longer, low-stress play. I’ve had small clusters of steady returns punctuated by the odd highlight, but nothing approaching the spike-prone behaviour you see elsewhere. It’s built for entertainment over chase-driven spikes.

Symbols and Paytable in 9 Pearls of Fortune

The low pays are J to A royals, paying 0.3x to 0.8x your stake for five-of-a-kind. Premiums are sea creatures: seahorse, lobster, stingray, and fish, scaling from 1x to 5x for five. The starfish wild lands on all reels, substitutes for regular pays, and matches the top fish on a pure wild line. This keeps line-building straightforward and rewards simple setups when reels align.

Specials drive the features. Pearls appear only on reels 2, 3, and 4, acting as the trigger and currency for the hold-and-spin style Pearl Respins. Treasure chest scatters land on reels 1, 3, and 5 and trigger the free spins round. Visual cues on wins sparkle and bubble to keep the sea theme consistent. These two symbols define the slot’s momentum, with wilds bridging gaps and the premium fish acting as the staple high pay.

9 Pearls of Fortune Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x5
	4	x2.5
	3	x1.5
	5	x5
	4	x2.5
	3	x1.5
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x1
	5	x1.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.4
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.05
	Respin
	Scatter

Pearl Respins in 9 Pearls of Fortune

Pearl Respins in 9 Pearls of Fortune trigger when three or more pearls land on the centre reels. The three middle reels stay active, triggering pearls lock, and only blanks or new pearls can land. Each new pearl re-awards the spin, and the round ends when no new pearls appear or all nine positions fill. Payouts scale cleanly: 3/4/5/6/7/8/9 pearls award 1x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 25x, 50x, and 100x your bet. It’s tidy, transparent progress.

Free Spins in 9 Pearls of Fortune

Free Spins in 9 Pearls of Fortune arrive via three treasure chest scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5. A wheel then sets your package: 10, 12, or 15 spins with a multiplier of x2, x3, or x5. The multiplier applies to all line wins and any prizes from Pearl Respins during the round. The blend of spins and multiplier tiers gives decent variety and is the main route to anything notable.

I’ve found the 12 with x3 to be the most balanced outcome for bankroll rhythm, while 15 with x5 can lift totals nicely when premiums connect. The feature remains anchored by the 750x cap, so it won’t veer into wild territory. It’s still the highlight of the game and where the soundtrack and pacing pull together for a pleasant run of spins.

Where permitted, a Bonus Buy at 50x your stake grants direct entry to the wheel and bumps RTP to 96.59%. UK players won’t have access to this option under UKGC rules, so natural triggers are the route. I’m fine with that here; the base pace is calm, and the Bubbly modifier can drop you straight in often enough to keep things moving.

Bubbly Modifier in 9 Pearls of Fortune

Bubbly Modifier in 9 Pearls of Fortune is a random base effect that splashes bubbles across the reels and can award either Pearl Respins or Free Spins on the spot. In my sessions it fired at a sensible clip, breaking up stretches of standard spins without turning the base into a nonstop feature carousel. It adds a bit of anticipation on each spin and dovetails well with the slot’s measured flow.

9 Pearls of Fortune: Slot Verdict

9 Pearls of Fortune suits me when I want a refined, stress-free session. The tranquil ocean setting, mid-low volatility, and straight mechanics create a relaxing loop, while Pearl Respins and a multiplier-led free spins round add just enough shape. The 750x ceiling is the trade-off; big-win hunters will pass. For casual play, or when I fancy steady entertainment with polished presentation, this iSoftBet release does the job.