Last updated: May 2026. Spec values cross-checked against the in-game info panel at all four featured casinos plus Konami's published product data.
Players who land on a specs page usually want a single sheet of numbers — RTP, volatility, grid, lines, bet range, feature triggers — rather than a narrative review. This article is that sheet. If you want the review and editor's verdict, see China Shores Australia Review. If you want the walkthrough, see How to Play China Shores. Everything below is the technical data.
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The full specs sheet
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | China Shores |
| Provider | Konami Gaming |
| Studio founded | 1969 (Tokyo, Japan) |
| Released (digital) | 15 April 2015 |
| Original format | Land-based Konami EGM cabinet |
| Game type | Video slot |
| Grid | 5 reels x 3 rows |
| Paylines | 30 (fixed, left-to-right) |
| RTP | 96.1% |
| Volatility | Medium-high |
| Hit frequency | ~35-45% (base game) |
| Bonus trigger frequency | ~1 in 110-130 spins |
| Min bet (AUD) | A$0.30 |
| Max bet (AUD) | A$300 |
| Max win | Not officially published by Konami |
| Default bonus | 8 / 10 / 15 free spins on 3 / 4 / 5 Yin-Yang scatters |
| Bonus-round mechanic | Action Stacked Symbols (intensified) + Balance of Fortune |
| Wild symbol | Wild Panda (substitutes all paying symbols) |
| Scatter symbol | Yin-Yang |
| Demo available | Yes |
| Mobile | iOS, Android, browser |
| Languages | English, Chinese, Japanese, others |
| Currencies | AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, NZD, others |
| Theme | Asian / coastal Chinese landscape |
| RNG cert | Independent (per casino jurisdiction) |
Paytable — symbol values
Symbol values are expressed as a multiplier of your line bet for a 5-of-a-kind hit on a single payline. With 30 lines, full-reel Action Stacks can chain several of these payline hits across the grid simultaneously.
High-pay symbols
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagoda | 5x | 25x | 100x |
| Dragon | 4x | 20x | 80x |
| Koi (fish) | 3x | 15x | 50x |
| Plum blossom | 2x | 10x | 30x |
| Wild Panda | Substitutes (no fixed payout, multiplies via lines) |
Low-pay symbols (card ranks)
| Symbol | 3-of-a-kind | 4-of-a-kind | 5-of-a-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace | 1x | 4x | 15x |
| King | 1x | 3x | 12x |
| Queen | 0.5x | 2.5x | 10x |
| Jack | 0.5x | 2x | 8x |
| Ten | 0.4x | 1.5x | 6x |
| Nine | 0.4x | 1.5x | 6x |
Special symbols
| Symbol | Function |
|---|---|
| Yin-Yang (scatter) | 3+ trigger free spins (8 / 10 / 15 for 3 / 4 / 5 scatters) |
| Wild Panda | Substitutes for all paying symbols (does not replace scatter) |
| Action Stacks | Reel-fill stacks of identical paying symbols on a single spin |
Paytable values above reflect the standard Konami build; exact display can shift slightly between casino wrappers but the multipliers hold across every casino we tested.
Feature triggers and probabilities
| Event | Trigger | Approx. frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Action Stack visible on a reel | Any base-game spin | ~35-45% of spins |
| Multi-reel stack alignment | 2+ reels showing same-symbol stacks | ~6-9% of spins |
| Yin-Yang scatter visible | Any spin | ~5% of spins |
| Free Spins triggered | 3+ scatters land | ~1 in 110-130 spins |
| Balance of Fortune offered | Mid-bonus checkpoint | ~60-75% of free-spin rounds |
| 200x+ bonus round | Multi-reel high-pay alignment in free spins | ~1 in 12 bonuses |
| 500x+ bonus round | Sustained multi-reel alignment in free spins | <1 in 50 bonuses |
The frequencies above are observed from our 300+ test spins and are consistent with Konami's published math, but they're empirical not certified. Treat them as guidance for session planning, not as guarantees.
Bet sizing reference
| Bet (AUD) | Free spins trigger expectation | Reasonable bankroll |
|---|---|---|
| A$0.30 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$60 |
| A$1.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$200 |
| A$3.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$600 |
| A$10.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$2,000 |
| A$30.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$6,000 |
| A$100.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$20,000 |
| A$300.00 | ~1 trigger per 12 minutes | A$60,000 |
Assumes ~10 spins per minute and bonus trigger rate of ~1 in 120 spins. "Reasonable bankroll" is 200x the bet — the threshold below which the game's volatility will likely bust the session before you see a meaningful bonus round.
RTP across casinos
Konami occasionally licenses reduced-RTP builds to specific operators, but the AU-friendly Curaçao-licensed brands we feature all run the standard 96.1% build. We've confirmed this in-game at:
| Casino | RTP shown | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Vegasnova | 96.1% | May 2026 |
| Joe Fortune | 96.1% | May 2026 |
| GreatSlots | 96.1% | May 2026 |
| CasinoRocket | 96.1% | May 2026 |
If you encounter a casino displaying a lower value, verify the source. Konami's published default is 96.1% and that's what the four featured casinos run.
Compatibility
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| iOS Safari | Yes (iOS 14+) |
| iOS Chrome | Yes |
| Android Chrome | Yes (Android 9+) |
| Android Firefox | Yes |
| Desktop Chrome / Firefox / Safari / Edge | Yes |
| Tablets | Yes — landscape recommended |
The game is HTML5, so it runs without Flash or any plugin. Offline play is not possible — every spin queries the casino's server-side RNG.
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Quick FAQ
Why does the in-game RTP sometimes show a different value? Because Konami licenses reduced-RTP variants to specific operators. The AU-friendly casinos we test all run 96.1%. Verify on first load.
Is the max win really not published? Correct — unlike newer European studios that publish a hard theoretical cap, Konami's cabinet heritage means the max-win value is left undeclared for many of its older releases including China Shores. Our realistic max-win analysis suggests a practical ceiling in the 1,000x-2,000x range based on documented online wins.
Are the paytable values per line or total? Per line. With 30 lines, a full Action Stack reveal across multiple reels can chain across many lines on a single spin.
Does the game have a jackpot? No fixed jackpot in the standard online build — the free-spin round with Action Stacked Symbols is the headline feature.
About this specs sheet
Compiled May 2026 from in-game info panels at the four featured casinos, Konami's product documentation, and 300+ live test spins. Values reflect the standard Konami build of China Shores deployed at AU-friendly Curaçao-licensed casinos.
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