Chests of Cai Shen
Certified by the HGC (HGC-021045-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (11 June 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
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How it playsHow Chests of Cai Shen plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Chests of Cai Shen yet, so it has no score.
Chests of Cai Shen is a Pragmatic Play slot with 5 reels and 3 rows and 25 paylines. It was released in September 2024. It is themed around China.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-021045-TM; last updated in the register on 4 October 2024.
Chests of Cai Shen combines Hold & Win, a jackpot and bonus buy. 5 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.47%: what it means
The RTP (return to player) of Chests of Cai Shen is 96.47%. Over a very large number of spins the game theoretically pays back €96.47 for every €100 staked; the remaining €3.53 (3.53%) is the house edge. It is not a forecast for one session: over a few spins everything is chance, and over time the edge stays with the casino.
That is below the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 40% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. Note: 96.47% is the standard version of Chests of Cai Shen. If a casino runs another version, its RTP is shown in the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Chests of Cai Shen as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with Chests of Cai Shen.
Max win: 10,000×
The top prize on Chests of Cai Shen is 10,000× the stake, i.e. €10,000 at a €1 stake. It is a ceiling reached extremely rarely — not a win anyone should expect. That is above the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 104 are higher.
Bet range
The provider does not publish a bet range for Chests of Cai Shen in our data source; the minimum and maximum stake are shown in the game’s info screen at the casino.
Bonus features
Hold & Win
Special symbols lock in place and trigger respins; each new special symbol usually resets the counter. In Chests of Cai Shen it comes together with a jackpot and bonus buy. Found in 77 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 69 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Jackpot
A special prize, fixed or progressive depending on the game. Its terms are in the game’s info screen. In Chests of Cai Shen it comes together with Hold & Win and bonus buy. Found in 102 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 78 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
Lets you buy the bonus round directly, at a cost of many times your stake — often tens or hundreds of times. It raises the amount you play very quickly; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In Chests of Cai Shen it comes together with Hold & Win and a jackpot. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Chests of Cai Shen?
The RTP of Chests of Cai Shen is 96.47%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.53% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Chests of Cai Shen certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Chests of Cai Shen for online play, certificate HGC-021045-TM (last updated in the register on 4 October 2024). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Chests of Cai Shen?
10,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Chests of Cai Shen?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does Chests of Cai Shen have?
According to the provider: Hold & Win, a jackpot and bonus buy.
Can I play Chests of Cai Shen for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
Chests of Cai Shen compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chests of Cai Shen | 96.47% | high | 10,000× | 5×3 |
| Dragon King Hot Pots | 96.54% | high | 5,000× | 5×4 |
| Dragon Tiger Fortunes | 96.54% | high | 8,200× | 5×3 |
| Floating Dragon - Dragon Boat Festival | 96.07% | high | 10,000× | 5×3 |
Compared with Dragon King Hot Pots (Pragmatic Play), Chests of Cai Shen has an RTP 0.07 points lower, the same volatility and double the max win. Both have Hold & Win and bonus buy. Only Dragon King Hot Pots has multipliers. Only Chests of Cai Shen has a jackpot.
Compared with Dragon Tiger Fortunes (Pragmatic Play), Chests of Cai Shen has an RTP 0.07 points lower, the same volatility and a max win 1.2 times higher. Both have a jackpot and bonus buy. Only Dragon Tiger Fortunes has free spins. Only Chests of Cai Shen has Hold & Win.
Compared with Floating Dragon - Dragon Boat Festival (Pragmatic Play), Chests of Cai Shen has an RTP 0.4 points higher, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have Hold & Win and bonus buy. Only Floating Dragon - Dragon Boat Festival has free spins and multipliers. Only Chests of Cai Shen has a jackpot.