Koi Pond (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Koi Pond Slot Features

I play Koi Pond on a 5x3 grid with 243 ways, which can stretch to 5x6 and 7,776 ways during free spins. The golden koi is the wild, landing only on reels 2 to 4 and even standing in for scatters, which is handy. When a wild lands, it can pop the Jackpot Game, shifting to a 4x3 screen with 12 gold discs. I pick discs until three match and can hit Mini 10x, Minor 20x, Major 100x, or the Grand 1,000x prize.

Free spins come from three or more scatters adjacent from the left, with an instant 5x, 10x, or 50x payout based on the count. I can choose one of five modes: 15 spins on 5x3 with 243 ways, 10 spins on 5x4 with 1,024 ways, 5 spins on 5x5 with 3,125 ways, or 3 spins on 5x6 with 7,776 ways, plus a Mystery pick. During the bonus, two or more adjacent scatters add three spins. The feature caps out at 2,500x.

I find the feature mix well paced. Wilds do not carry a cash value, yet their ability to sub for scatters and spring the pick bonus keeps me engaged between bonuses. The free spins ladder lets me pick variance to taste, from longer 15-spin runs to short high-ways bursts. Extra spins from adjacent scatters help stretch sessions, while the 2,500x cap limits runaway spikes. Across spins, the change from 243 ways to 7,776 ways provides the standout rhythm.

Koi Pond Symbols and Paytable

The paytable runs with 11 regulars. Lows are A to 9 card royals. Premiums step up through fans, bamboo towers, teapots, lotus flowers, and the top woman symbol. Wins pay left to right from three of a kind. Five of a kind ranges from 0.17x to 9.09x, which sets clear tiers. The wild koi only shows on reels 2 to 4 and can replace any symbol, even scatters. Scatters trigger the bonus choices and can retrigger during free spins.

Koi Pond Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x9.09
	4	x2.27
	3	x1.13
	5	x4.54
	4	x1.13
	3	x0.56
	5	x2.27
	4	x0.85
	3	x0.34
	5	x1.70
	4	x0.56
	3	x0.28
	5	x1.13
	4	x0.28
	3	x0.17
	5	x0.22
	4	x0.11
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.22
	4	x0.11
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.22
	4	x0.11
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.17
	4	x0.11
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.17
	4	x0.11
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.17
	4	x0.11
	3	x0.05
	Scatter
	Wild

Koi Pond Review Summary

I rate Koi Pond as a steady medium volatility slot with a 95.46% to 95.50% RTP setup and a £0.88 to £105.60 stake range, topping out at 2,500x. The math feels balanced for session play, with base hits coming often enough, then bigger steps from the pick bonus or free spins. The default 243 ways grow to 7,776 during the bonus, which lines up with the win cap. It is not a high ceiling game, but the pace suits grinders.

For me, the draw is choice. I usually favour the 10 spins on 5x4 for balance, though the Mystery has paid off at times. The random jackpots break up the base nicely and the pick mode adds a bit of theatre. RTP sits a bit low against the market, yet the four jackpots and flexible free spins keep me returning. I'm after measured volatility with bursts, and this pond gives me steady sessions plus the odd splash when jackpots line up.