Coin Cat

Coin Cat Review

Dragoon Soft's Coin Cat slot is set in a serene Oriental landscape, where a 5x3 grid rests amidst classic Chinese architecture and cherry blossom trees. Paw print lanterns sway gently in the breeze, adding a touch of whimsy to the scene. Besides the grid, an adorable cat perched on a mound of gold coins observes the action with curiosity, reacting to the unfolding events on the reels. The constant meowing got on my nerves after a while though, so I ended up turning off the sound while keeping the classic Asian soundtrack going.

The game's symbols reflect its Eastern inspiration, with 3 golden ingots representing the top-tier pay symbol. Other premium symbols include a traditional game, a cat bell, and a Chinese spreading fan. Winning combinations are formed by landing 3 to 5 matching symbols across the game's 50 paylines, with the top-tier symbol offering payouts even for 2-oak combinations. The premium symbols award between 100 and 150 times your stake for 5-oak wins, while the royals offer rewards ranging from 50 to 75 times your stake for the same.

Coin Cat Slot - Reels Screen

Coin Cat accommodates a wide range of players with bet levels spanning from €0.5 to €500 per spin. Although the game's RTP and volatility remain undisclosed, our educated guess would place it within the low to medium range, as keeping afloat with frequent small to mid-sized wins didn’t seem all that difficult in our test session. The base game revolves around securing regular line wins, occasionally aided by the Wild symbol that can appear on reels 2 to 5.

Beyond the base game, 2 enticing bonus features await. The hold and win bonus game centers on accumulating sticky cash prize symbols with the aim of filling the grid to claim the 500x extra prize. The free spins round introduces mystery symbols and wilds on all 5 reels, enhancing the potential for larger payouts. Players seeking a faster pace can enable turbo mode, while eligible players have the option to directly purchase the bonus rounds through the Bonus Buy menu. With an okay overall max win of 1,500x your stake and a charming Asian theme, Coin Cat is likely to appeal to feline enthusiasts and those who appreciate Oriental-inspired aesthetics.

Coin Cat Features

The base game is fairly straightforward in Coin Cat slot, but you have 2 bonus rounds to look forward to. These are a hold and win bonus game and a free spins bonus round, and we’ll reveal how they play out below.

Hold And Win Bonus Game

The Golden Cat Gemstone Scatter lands with random cash prizes, but these cannot be won in the base game. However, landing 6+ of these scatters on the same base game spin triggers the Hold And Win Bonus Game. The triggering scatters become sticky on an otherwise cleared grid, and you start with 3 spins.

Each unused position spins individually to deliver either blanks or new scatter prize symbols, and each new scatter prize symbol reset the spin tally to 3 each time they land. The bonus game continues indefinitely as long as you don’t run out of spins, or until you fill the grid with scatter prize symbols. Your total win is then summed up, and filling the grid awards a 500x prize on top of that.

Coin Cat Slot - Hold And Win Game

Coin Cat Free Spins

Landing at least 3 Free Game Golden Koi Fish Scatters in view triggers the Bonus Round in Coin Cat slot, awarding 8 free spins regardless of the number of triggering scatters. However, you also win 2x, 15x, or 100x your stake upfront for 3, 4, or 5 triggering scatters, respectively. Wilds can appear on all 5 reels during free spins, and it also pays 5x, 25x, 100x, or 250x your stake for 2, 3, 4, or 5 on a payline during the feature.

You can retrigger the bonus round the same way, with up to 50 free spins being possible in total. The difference from the base game is that stacked Mystery Symbols appear, revealing a randomly chosen matching pay symbol, wilds, or bonus game scatters. The Bonus Game can thus trigger from within the free spins round, and if so, it plays out before the free spins continue.

Coin Cat Slot - Free Spins

Coin Cat Bonus Buy (not UK)

Eligible players can pay 40x the stake to trigger the Bonus Game with 6+ scatters. The Free Spins Bonus Round will set you back 50x your stake, guaranteeing 3+ triggering scatters on the spin that follows. This means a discount is guaranteed since the triggering spin delivers a scatter win of 2x, 15x, or x100 your stake.

Pros and Cons of Coin Cat

Our Verdict

Dragoon Soft has undoubtedly crafted a visually charming slot with Coin Cat. The Asian-inspired theme, featuring an endearing feline companion beside the reels, sets a delightful tone. While the repetitive meow sound effect might wear thin over extended play, the option to disable it while preserving the pleasant soundtrack is a thoughtful inclusion. The gameplay is straightforward, with Wild symbols serving as the sole feature to boost your wins during the base game. While decent payouts are achievable, the true allure lies in triggering one of the two bonus rounds.

Based on our experience, both the free spins round and the hold and win bonus trigger quite often, although we have no official statistics to back this up. The hold and win feature adheres to a familiar pattern, offering moderately rewarding cash prize symbols. The ultimate goal, however, is to fill the entire grid with cash symbols, unlocking the 500x jackpot, which contributes to your overall winnings. Though challenging, coming close to a full grid occurred all the time during our test session.

It’s my opinion that the free spins round stands out as the main attraction, particularly due to the possibility of triggering the hold and win feature multiple times within it. This can significantly boost your total winnings, and the necessary 6+ bonus scatters were many times revealed by the mystery symbols when we tried the game. Additionally, wild symbols become more valuable during free spins, appearing on all 5 reels and paying up to 250x your stake.

While the overall max win of 1,500x your stake might not raise too many eyebrows, it more or less aligns with our expectations for a casual Asian-themed game like this. Coin Cat slot may not make a significant impact in Western markets, but it’s clearly focused on the Asian market, catering to distinct preferences and audiences. Personally, I enjoyed testing this game due to the charming theme and frequent bonus triggers, but it's unlikely to become a regular part of my gaming rotation.