China Festival (3 Oaks Gaming (Booongo)) – Review & Demo Play

China Festival Features

China Festival is a 5x3, 25-line slot from 3 Oaks, built around the familiar Hold n' Win core. Stacked symbols can connect across the grid, so full-screen hits are possible in the base game. The numbers are straight: RTP sits at 95.7%, a touch under the norm, max win reaches 5,000x, and stakes span €0.20 to €25. That range keeps it friendly for casual sessions, while the headline payouts sit behind the feature-led gameplay.

It follows the established mould for the studio, leaning on a proven formula rather than chasing novelty. The theme uses the classic Chinese set, with dragons, drums, and food symbols doing the heavy lifting. While that mix lacks surprise, the maths stays balanced enough to keep spins ticking over between features. If you like a predictable rhythm, this model lands as expected, with the feature cycle carrying most of the game's weight.

Hold n' Win Bonus game in China Festival

Hold n' Win in China Festival triggers from special items that can land during play, and it can roll in with one, two, or all three modifiers active. The set-up moves to a sticky grid where values collect across respins. Having multiple modifiers at once gives the round a bit of momentum, and it's the clearest route to the advertised top-end numbers. When it fires, you feel the tempo shift, as every symbol added can change the final count.

Each modifier plays a role. One adds its own value to every symbol on the board, pushing totals across the grid in one strike. Double applies a x2 to all other symbol values first, then takes a random value of its own. Collect gathers the lot in one hit. Random values tend to sit in the 0.5x-10x band or flip into Mini, Minor, or Major labels, so there is a spread of outcomes even before jackpots land.

China Festival piles on jackpots within this round. Mini pays 15x, Minor pays 30x, and Major pays 100x when their symbols drop. Mystery symbols can flip into any of the modifiers or a jackpot tag, which helps the bonus breathe when the screen goes quiet. Fill the entire layout and the Grand jumps to 5,000x, which is the headline prize for the slot. That full grid is rare, but the climb towards it keeps the round engaging.

Bonus Buy in China Festival

Bonus Buy in China Festival gives two paid routes into the feature. Pay 100x the stake for entry with one special symbol guaranteed, or 300x for entry with three symbols locked at the start. The pricier option reduces the time to reach a multi-modifier set-up, which is where the round tends to catch fire. It is a direct spend, though, so I weigh the 95.7% figure and my bankroll before using it on a long session.

China Festival Symbols and Paytable

The paytable sticks to a clear ladder. Five-of-a-kind on the top premium lands 5x, with the next set paying 2.5x, 2x, and 1.5x for five. Lows cluster at 1x for five, while four-of-a-kind drops to 0.2, and three-of-a-kind to 0.1 on the low end. With 25 betways and stacked symbols in the mix, lines can connect in bunches, so even modest symbol values can add up when the screen lines up across reels.

Wilds in China Festival take a traditional role, substituting for all regular symbols but not the special feature items that trigger the respins. That means they help tidy up line wins while you chase the feature entry, yet they do not block the way for Double, Collect, or the add-all modifier to land. It's a standard approach that fits a Hold n' Win build, keeping the base game rolling without trampling over the bonus triggers.

China Festival Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2.5
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.25
	5	x2
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.25
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.25
	5	x1
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Bonus
	Wild

Theme & Graphics in China Festival

China Festival leans on an overused Chinese theme, which remains colourful and polished but rarely surprises. The backdrops and symbol set feel like a template seen many times, so it relies on execution rather than fresh ideas. Fireworks and Dragons lend a bit of charm, yet the package never quite lifts off. The soundtrack sits in the background, pleasant enough during longer sessions, though it does little to heighten the atmosphere during feature lulls.

Pros And Cons of China Festival

Pros include stacked symbols, three modifiers in Hold n' Win, four jackpots including a 5,000x Grand, and two Bonus Buy options. On the downside, RTP sits at 95.7%, the bet range tops at €25, and the theme plus mechanics feel generic after many similar releases. The package is competent and serviceable, but it rarely breaks stride. I had moments of pace in the feature, though the base game can drift when stacked symbols do not align.

Verdict on China Festival

If pressed for one word, I'd call China Festival generic. It plays to the studio's reliable template, with Hold n' Win carrying the weight and a below-par RTP trimming long-run appeal. The maths never feels unfair, but the roundabouts are familiar and the theme is as safe as they come. For a quick session where you want a predictable ride and a shot at a tidy feature burst, it does the job without fuss.

As an experienced player, I found the best moments when multiple modifiers landed together and Mystery symbols kept the grid alive. Those spikes can be satisfying, even if the road there feels routine. Casual players might enjoy the pace and clarity, while seasoned spinners may move on after a few sessions. It is a solid, workmanlike release that delivers what it promises, yet it stops short of making a lasting impression.