Lucky Ox Free Play in Demo Mode by Pragmatic Play

Lucky Ox review

Theme and Style

Grab the bull by the horns in the quaint Chinese-themed slot Lucky Ox.

Pragmatic Play has leaned in hard into the ancient Chinese motif where an ox is ready to flex its muscles.

Ancient Chinese-themed games aren’t new, but Pragmatic Play has provided a nice twist on things to keep players engaged.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

Lucky Ox possesses an energetic soundtrack, and a mix of string instruments enhances the atmosphere.

There aren’t many other ambient sounds, but the music is fast-paced to keep players engaged.

The graphics have a cartoonish feel to them, with the chirpy Ox presiding over the reels that are painted in red and gold.

In the background, a temple spreads out across the courtyard, and Lucky Ox seems charming.

Overall, the stylish graphics and upbeat music give Lucky Ox a familiar feel that might resonate with players.

Gameplay

Lucky Ox keeps things simple with a 3-4-3 reel structure with 10 paylines.

Wins can be assembled by landing at least 3 matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right.

The symbols are customary in Chinese culture, including firecrackers and chests of gold coins that are more highly sought-after in terms of value.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

Lucky Ox has a Hold & Spin Feature that can be triggered. It can be triggered at any time, and players get 3 respins to start with. Once money symbols hit after a respin, they remain in place, and the number of respins is reset to 3.

If the screen is filled with money symbols at the end of a round, a Grand Jackpot worth 2,000x the bet is awarded.

The money symbol is a core part of Lucky Ox. It can appear on any reel, and it carries the following values: 0.5x 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, or 100x the total bet. By landing 5 or more during the base game, you can pocket the total value.

Lucky Ox features a maximum win worth 5,000x your total bet.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

Lucky Ox holds a return to player (RTP) of 95.55%, falling below the expected industry average of 96%.

The range of bets tested for this game ran from a minimum of $/£/€0.10 per spin up to a maximum of $/£/€250 per spin.

This game has medium volatility, meaning wins are more balanced. However, it doesn’t match our preferred slot strategies, which lean more into highly volatile games.

Conclusion

We think this medium volatility, Chinese-themed slot is worth checking out.

Despite its below-average RTP (95.55%), Lucky Ox is charming and comes with some enticing bonus features, including a Hold & Win mechanic.

A catchy soundtrack and beautiful graphics should entice players to give this slot a go.