Published return
The online figure is 92.0% and the venue figure is 87.5%. The difference is a published fact, not a claim about how any single session will run.
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Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo: what the numbers say before you spin
Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo is an Aristocrat pokie from 2012 with a published online return of 92.0% and a venue figure of 87.5%. This page sets out the numbers before you spin, without the sales talk.
- 92.0%RTP
- MediumVolatility
- 800xMaximum win
Specifications
The specification, in full
Return to player
92.0%
Long-run average across all spins, online versionVolatility
Medium
How unevenly the return arrivesMaximum win
800x
Multiple of the stake- Grid
- 5x3
- Paylines
- 25
- Minimum bet
- A$0.01
- Provider
- Aristocrat
- Released
- 2012
- RTP in venues
- 87.5%
Return and volatility
Return against volatility
The published online return of 92.0% is an average across millions of spins. It means that, over that very long run, the game is designed to return about 92.0% of all money wagered and keep the rest. It does not mean you will get 92.0% back from a session of a hundred spins, and it does not mean a session of a thousand spins will land near that number either. The average is a property of the machine, not of your play.
Medium volatility describes how the payouts are spread rather than how much is returned. A medium-volatility pokie tends to produce a mix of smaller and less frequent larger wins, with an 800x maximum. In a single session, that can mean long stretches without a meaningful return, or a quick run of wins. Neither outcome is predicted by the return figure, and neither is a reason to keep spinning.
Volatility
Medium- Low
- Medium
- High
Return to player
92%This game 92%Average 95.17%
The average is the median return of the 27 pokies this site holds published figures for.
Features
How the game is built: Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo
Grid and lines
The game uses a 5x3 grid with 25 paylines. Line count affects how bets are structured, not the return figure.
Bet range
The minimum bet is A$0.01. On a bonus with a A$5 maximum bet, the cap applies to the total stake per spin.
Medium volatility
Medium volatility with an 800x maximum win is a moderate profile. It does not promise steadier results than a high-volatility game.
Step by step
A round, step by step
- 01
Choose your stake
Set a stake per spin within the A$0.01 minimum and any bonus cap that applies. The stake affects the size of every win and loss, not the return figure.
- 02
Spin the reels
Each spin is independent of the last. A run of losses does not change the chance of a win on the next spin.
- 03
Check the paytable
The paytable lists what each symbol pays at your stake. Read it before you play rather than after a session.
- 04
Stop at your limit
Decide a loss limit and a time limit before you start, and stop when you reach either. No figure on this page changes the fact that money can be lost.
Where to play
The figures, side by side
The table below ranks pokies by their published return, from highest to lowest, using the figures supplied for each game.
Figures checked on 16 October 2026
Starburst
Starburst publishes a return of 96.08% with an 800x maximum win across 10 lines, the highest return on this list.
- RTP
- 96.08%
- Max win
- 800x
- Lines
- 10
- Space Gems
- NetEnt
Wolf Gold
Wolf Gold publishes 96.01% with medium volatility, a 5,000x maximum win and 25 lines, matching Choy's Kingdom on line count but not on prize ceiling.
- RTP
- 96.01%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Lines
- 25
- Wildlife
- Jackpot
- Pragmatic Play
Queen of the Nile
Queen of the Nile publishes 95.98% with medium volatility and an 800x maximum win across 20 lines, the same top prize as Choy's Kingdom at a higher published return.
- RTP
- 95.98%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 800x
- Lines
- 20
- Egyptian
- Aristocrat
Pompeii
Pompeii publishes 95.96% with medium volatility, a 1,500x maximum win and 243 lines, a much larger line count than Choy's Kingdom.
- RTP
- 95.96%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 1,500x
- Lines
- 243
- History
- Aristocrat
5 Dragons
5 Dragons publishes 95.17% with medium volatility, a 1,000x maximum win and 243 lines, the lowest return on this shortlist.
- RTP
- 95.17%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 1,000x
- Lines
- 243
- Asian
- Aristocrat
The whole list, in one grid
Sort by whichever figure decides it for you.
| 1Starburst | 96.08% | — | 800x | NetEnt |
| 2Wolf Gold | 96.01% | Medium | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
| 3Queen of the Nile | 95.98% | Medium | 800x | Aristocrat |
| 4Pompeii | 95.96% | Medium | 1,500x | Aristocrat |
| 55 Dragons | 95.17% | Medium | 1,000x | Aristocrat |
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The return figure and what it means
The published return for Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo online is 92.0%. The same game carries a figure of 87.5% in venues, which is lower, and the gap is worth noticing before you decide where to play. Return to player is a long-run average across every spin the game will ever take, not a rate that applies to your session. A run of spins can return more or less than 92.0%, and a short session can sit a long way from the average in either direction.
The grid is 5x3 with 25 paylines, volatility is medium, and the maximum win is 800x. The minimum bet is A$0.01. Those numbers describe the shape of the game: a medium-volatility pokie with a moderate top prize pays out more often than a high-volatility machine but does not carry the same ceiling. The 92.0% figure and the 800x maximum win are separate facts, and neither one predicts a single session.
Bonus terms around the game
The partner's published terms list a 600% cash bonus on the first deposit, daily cashback of 10% of losses, a minimum deposit of US$20, and a maximum bet on a bonus of A$5. Those are the terms as published, and they apply to the offer, not to the pokie itself. The A$5 cap on bonus bets matters on a game with a A$0.01 minimum bet, because it limits how much of the bonus can be wagered on a single spin.
Cashback is calculated on losses. That means it softens a bad session rather than adding to a good one, and it does not change the return figure of any game. Read the terms in full before depositing, and treat any bonus as a separate product with its own rules.
The theme, the age and the shortlist
Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo was released in 2012 and uses a Chinese theme, with no jackpot attached. Older Aristocrat titles sit in a different part of the market from newer releases, and the venue figure of 87.5% is a reminder that machine settings vary by jurisdiction and operator. The online version publishes 92.0%. If a figure is not published, treat it as unknown rather than assuming it matches either number.
The shortlist below compares pokies by their published return. Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo sits lower than all five on return, and the gap is not small. That does not make it a bad game, but it is the most useful single number to weigh when deciding what to play.
FAQ
Quick answers before you decide
What is the RTP of Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo?
The published online return is 92.0%. The figure for venues is 87.5%, which is lower. Both are long-run averages, not a rate you will see in a single session.
Is Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo a high-volatility pokie?
Its published volatility is medium. That sits between low and high, with a maximum win of 800x. Medium volatility does not guarantee a smoother session than a high-volatility game.
Can I play Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo for free?
Some sites list a demo version of the game, and this page does not host one. Whether a demo is available depends on where you look, and a demo uses virtual credits rather than real money.
What is the maximum win on Choy's Kingdom Dancing Foo?
The published maximum win is 800x your bet. That is a cap on the top prize, not a target, and most sessions will not come close to it.