To start the New Year with a bang, Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk) launches its Lucky Koi video slot which sends players to the tranquil and serene Far East.

Lucky Koi is a five reel, 25 payline video slot with an Asian theme, depicted through exquisite scenery and fitting symbols. The game provides plenty of chances to win big with scatters, wild pays and free spins. First of all, the Lucky Koi logo acts as the wild giving gamers the chance to build winning combinations by substituting for other symbols.

Furthermore, three, four or five stone lantern scatter symbols will trigger a bonus choice feature; at this stage, the player can choose between the free spins feature and the Koi Bonus. If the player picks the free spins feature they are awarded a random bonus of between 10 and 30 free spins with a multiplier of up to 5x. Alternatively, if the Koi Bonus is selected, the player will embark on an interactive fishing trip at the Koi pond. Armed with a bamboo fishing pole, the player is given between three and six opportunities to catch a Nishikigoi fish, which can earn them big rewards.

Mike Hebden, Head of Casino at Microgaming, comments: “Lucky Koi is a brilliant new game to bring in the New Year with. The slot’s aesthetic appeal combined with its rewarding features will make it very popular among online players. Lucky Koi is the first of many new and exciting additions to Microgaming’s casino games portfolio for 2014 – there’s plenty more to look forward to in the coming months.”