China Shores is a Chinese landscape slot from Konami Gaming, released in 2014, and one of the most enduring Asian-themed titles in the studio’s land-based history. The combination of high-volume stacked symbols, a variable-length free spins trigger, and the straightforwardly elegant visual design has kept it relevant well past the release window typical for slots of its generation.

The game runs on 30 paylines across a standard 5-reel grid. Bets range from $0.40 to $40 per spin. Stacked crane symbols appear across all five reels during base play, making them the dominant visual feature of the reel set and the main driver of win frequency during normal spins. Cranes are not wilds but land in stacked formations that make full-reel coverage of a single symbol type far more common than in a randomised single-symbol layout.

Panda scatter symbols trigger Free Spins, and the feature is notably variable in length: the number of free games awarded depends on how many scatter pandas land simultaneously, with the scale running from 8 up to 80 free spins. A large scatter trigger produces a correspondingly large free games allocation, and the stacked cranes remain active throughout, maintaining the base game’s high symbol density across the entire bonus duration. The variable trigger scale creates a meaningful hierarchy of bonus triggers that players can observe in real time.

China Shores returns 96% RTP at medium volatility, with a maximum win of 500x the bet. No Bonus Buy is available.

China Shores has earned its longevity through simplicity and strong mechanic execution. The variable scatter trigger, stacked symbols on all reels, and reliable medium volatility profile make it one of the easier slots to return to. A genuine classic of the Konami land-based era.