Chests of Cai Shen Demo & Review

Chests of Cai Shen review

Chests of Cai Shen is a 5x3 Chinese luck slot with green, red and purple coins. Each coin goes into a matching chest above the reels, which grows and increases the chance of its bonus.

Landing at least six coins of one colour can trigger that chest's Hold & Spin bonus, and each chest has its own variant, which can work alone or combined. The green chest can upgrade up to three coin values, for example. Pragmatic Play advertises up to 5,000x. The RTP is 96.57%. Three chests means plenty of variety in the bonus.

Features and bonus rounds

Three coloured chests
Coins fill chests that grow and raise bonus odds.
Three Hold & Spin variants
Each chest has its own bonus, which can combine.
Coin upgrades
The green chest upgrades coin values.

Chests of Cai Shen RTP, volatility and max win

RTP: the default return to player is 96.57%, meaning that over a very large number of spins the game is designed to pay back around 96.6 units for every 100 wagered. Some casinos may run a lower configuration; the info screen inside the game shows the exact figure. How RTP works.

Volatility: The provider hasn't published an official volatility rating for Chests of Cai Shen, so we don't label it. Judge it from the demo: if wins are rare but bonus rounds carry most of the value, treat it as a higher-variance game and size your stake accordingly. Volatility explained.

Max win: the maximum payout is 5,000x the stake. What max win really means.

Pros

  • Above-average 96.57% RTP
  • Second route to big wins via respins or jackpots
  • Full game playable in the official free demo

Cons

  • Provider doesn't publish a volatility rating
  • Short-session results can differ widely from the RTP

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Chests of Cai Shen FAQ

What is the RTP of Chests of Cai Shen?

The highest published RTP of Chests of Cai Shen is 96.57%. Casinos may be able to configure a lower RTP – always check the in-game info screen.

What is the max win on Chests of Cai Shen?

Chests of Cai Shen has a maximum win of 5,000x your stake. Max wins are extremely rare and should not be expected in normal play.

Can I play Chests of Cai Shen for free?

Yes. You can play the official Chests of Cai Shen demo on this page with play money – no sign-up or deposit required.

Does Chests of Cai Shen have a bonus buy?

No, Chests of Cai Shen does not offer a bonus buy. The bonus has to be triggered naturally.

Data sources: https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/games/chests-of-cai-shen/; In-game information screens (official demo). Figures last verified 9 November 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.