Zhong Kui
Chinese mythology slot pairing demon scatters with protective wilds
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SlotRanker Score: 52 — Zhong Kui by Ainsworth
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How It Plays
Regular wins require matching symbols on consecutive reels from the left across one of 20 paylines. Wild Symbols assist those combinations under the usual substitution rules.
Demon and Zhong Kui Scatter Symbols introduce a separate interaction, while portal Scatter Symbols control entry to Free Spins and their stronger Wild Symbol behavior.
Theme & Atmosphere
Asia, Mythology, Hero, and Monsters meet through Zhong Kui, a protective figure associated with confronting demons and guarding the boundary between human and spirit worlds.
The setting uses haunted streets, ancient buildings, lanterns, portals, and treasure to translate that folklore into a darker supernatural conflict rather than a general fortune motif.
Features & Win Potential
Three kinds of Scatter Symbol divide the special actions among portals, demons, and Zhong Kui, giving each symbol a defined role beyond ordinary payline evaluation.
Wild Symbols become more prominent during Free Spins, when eligible reels can turn into fully stacked Wild Symbol columns after a spin resolves.
Bonus & Free Spins
Three or more portal Scatter Symbols on the first four reels award eight Free Spins. During the round, Zhong Kui can transform eligible reels into stacked Wild Symbols.
True Cost to Play
Expected average based on this slot's 95% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.
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Compare Zhong Kui with other games
 Zhong Kui Score 52This game |  Shui-Hu Heroes Score 56 |  Feng Shen Score 52 |  Mars Zhao Zilong Score 50 |  Sun Archer Score 44 | |
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| Identity | |||||
| Studio | FTG This provider has been reviewed and approved by the SlotRanker team. What does this mean? | ||||
| Released | 7/1/2024 | 1/20/2022 | 9/21/2021 | 1/24/2025 | 6/5/2018 |
| Math | |||||
| RTP | 95% | — | — | — | — |
| Volatility | — | — | Medium volatility | — | — |
| Max win | — | 16,500× | 1,000× | — | — |
| Format | |||||
| Reels | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Layout | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x3 | 5x3 |
| Paylines | 20 | 9 | 4096 | 243 | 243 |
| Min bet | 0.05 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | — |
| Max bet | 20 | 18 | 100 | 500 | — |
| Features | |||||
| Progressive | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wild symbol | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free spins | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Scatter symbol | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Multiplier | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Bonus game | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Respins | — | — | — | — | — |
Every number is shown as a delta against Zhong Kui.
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Questions & Answers
Zhong Kui FAQ
Zhong Kui is presented as a mythological protector and vanquisher of demons, linking the Hero and Monsters themes to the game's features.
The published figures list a 95% RTP and Medium volatility for Ainsworth's Zhong Kui slot.
Three or more portal Scatter Symbols on the first four reels trigger eight Free Spins.
Zhong Kui can bless eligible reels and turn them into stacked Wild Symbols, increasing the space available for line combinations.
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