Shui Hu
Nine pay lines and the special Water Margin game, which the base game can trigger. Quick-spin mode keeps rounds moving while you wait for it. Medium volatility, 96.5% RTP.
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VPower pokies at betworld96: the special bonus games compared
Many VPower slots carry a named special game on top of the reels: Water Margin in Shui Hu, Fireball in Fire of North Shore, Photography in African Wild Life. This betworld96 guide sets those features side by side for 14 VPower pokies and two fishing games, with the official RTP and volatility for each.
VPower's features go beyond the reels
VPower is a games studio that makes slots and fishing games. Its official game list counts 49 titles, 46 of them slots and 3 fishing games. At betworld96 we cover 16: 14 online pokies and two fishing games, each with the pay lines, RTP and volatility VPower publishes.
What makes this range worth a closer look is how many of its slots name a feature of their own. Instead of relying only on free spins, a VPower pokie may add a separate special game, a prize pool built from collected symbols or reels that change during play. These features are the main reason one VPower title plays differently from the next, so this page groups the games by what they add.
VPower lists each feature by name, not with a full rulebook. Below you'll find what each game offers and how it compares with the others. For the exact trigger and payout of a special game, open that game's info screen at betworld96 before you play.
Every special feature at a glance
- Water Margin special game: Shui Hu.
- “All the way to get rich” special game: God of Wealth and God of Wealth 2.
- Fireball special game: Fire of North Shore.
- Photography special game: African Wild Life.
- Bonus Bears prize pool: Bonus Bear, where collecting Bonus Bears leads to a bigger prize pool.
- Changing reels and clearing combos: 5 Kings.
- Free games: God of Wealth, God of Wealth 2, Jin Qian Wa, 5 Kings and Fire of North Shore.
- Wilds that add multipliers: Bonus Bear and Highway Truck Sports.
- Extra bet option: Great Blue, Safari Heat, Panther Moon and Thai Paradise.
- Quick-spin mode: Shui Hu, both God of Wealth games, Jin Qian Wa, Fire of North Shore and African Wild Life.
Funky Monkey is the odd one out: a classic one-line slot with no listed feature at all.
Three special games to see first
Fire of North Shore
Fifty pay lines with a special Fireball game and free games as well, plus quick-spin. It lists a 98% RTP with medium volatility.
African Wild Life
Fifty pay lines and a special Photography game, found in no other VPower title on this page. Quick-spin mode, medium volatility and a 98% RTP.
The 16 VPower games in one table
The table lists each game's pay lines or grid, volatility, RTP and features from VPower's official game list. No max win is published for the slots, so look in the paytable inside each game for its top prize.
| Game | How it pays | Volatility | Max win | RTP | Main feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Great Blue | 25 pay lines on 5×3 reels | Medium | Shown in game info | 96.50% | Extra bet option |
 Safari Heat | 15 pay lines on 5×3 reels | Low | Shown in game info | 96.50% | Extra bet option |
 Panther Moon | 15 pay lines on 5×3 reels | Low | Shown in game info | 96.50% | Extra bet option |
 Thai Paradise | 5×3 reels | Medium | Shown in game info | 96.50% | Extra bet option |
 Bonus Bear | 25 pay lines on 5×3 reels | Medium | Shown in game info | 98.00% | Wilds add multipliers; collect Bonus Bears for a bigger prize pool |
 Highway Truck Sports | 9 pay lines on 5×3 reels | Medium | Shown in game info | 96.50% | Wilds add multipliers |
 Shui Hu | 9 pay lines | Medium | Shown in game info | 96.50% | Quick-spin mode; can trigger the special Water Margin game |
 God of Wealth | 9 pay lines | Low | Shown in game info | 96.50% | Quick-spin mode; special “All the way to get rich” game; free games |
 God of Wealth 2 | 9 pay lines | Medium | Shown in game info | 98.00% | Quick-spin mode; special “All the way to get rich” game; free games |
 Jin Qian Wa | 40 pay lines | Medium | Shown in game info | 98.00% | Quick-spin mode; free games |
 5 Kings | 50 pay lines on 5×3 reels | Medium | Shown in game info | 97.50% | Changing reels and clearing combos; free games |
 Fire of North Shore | 50 pay lines | Medium | Shown in game info | 98.00% | Quick-spin mode; special Fireball game; free games |
 African Wild Life | 50 pay lines | Medium | Shown in game info | 98.00% | Quick-spin mode; special Photography game |
 Funky Monkey | 1 pay line on a single row of 5 reels | Medium | Shown in game info | 98.00% | Classic one-line slot |
 Kirin Storm VIP | Fishing game: shoot targets to win score rewards | Low | Shown in game info | 97.52% | Fast shooting; score rewards up to 800x |
 Golden Shark | Fishing game: shoot targets to win score rewards | Low | Shown in game info | 97.00% | Fast shooting; score rewards up to 500x |
Game details: VPower official game list ↗
The named special games compared
Water Margin in Shui Hu
Shui Hu is a 9-line slot rated medium volatility with a 96.5% RTP. It has a single named extra, the Water Margin game, and no free games listed. If you like one clear feature to wait for, this is the simplest of the five.
“All the way to get rich” in God of Wealth and God of Wealth 2
Both games pair this special game with free games, so they offer two separate bonus routes rather than one. Both have 9 lines and quick-spin. The difference is in the figures: the original is low volatility at 96.5%, the sequel is medium volatility at 98%. Choose the first for a calmer session, the second for the higher listed return.
Fireball in Fire of North Shore
Fire of North Shore stacks three things: the Fireball game, free games and quick-spin, all on 50 lines. Of the named special games, it is the only one with 50 lines and free games together, and it lists 98%.
Photography in African Wild Life
African Wild Life also runs 50 lines at 98% with quick-spin, but its extra is the Photography game alone, with no free games listed. That makes it the 50-line choice for players who want one feature rather than two.
Prize pools, changing reels and multiplier wilds
Bonus Bear takes a different route to a bonus. Rather than a separate special game, it lets you collect Bonus Bears for a bigger prize pool, and its wilds add multipliers. It has 25 pay lines on 5×3 reels, medium volatility and a 98% RTP. The rules screen shows how the bears are counted.
5 Kings is the only VPower game here where the reels themselves change. Its listed features are changing reels and clearing combos, followed by free games. It runs 50 lines on 5×3 reels at medium volatility with a 97.5% RTP. Because this mechanic is unlike anything else in the list, a few demo spins will show you more than any description.
Highway Truck Sports keeps things lean: nine lines on 5×3 reels, wilds that add multipliers, medium volatility and 96.5%. The multiplier wild is its whole feature set.
Jin Qian Wa has free games and quick-spin on 40 lines, with medium volatility and a 98% RTP. No special game is named, so the free games are its bonus.
Slots built around an extra bet instead
Four VPower slots list no special game. Their feature is an extra bet option. Safari Heat and Panther Moon have 15 lines and low volatility. Great Blue has 25 lines and medium volatility. Thai Paradise runs on 5×3 reels at medium volatility; its line count is not confirmed, so check the paytable. All four list 96.5%.
Turning on an extra bet adds to the cost of each spin. The info screen explains what you get for it, so read that before deciding whether it is worth the higher stake.
These four, along with Bonus Bear, are VPower's own games. Other studios have games with similar names, so confirm the lobby shows VPower as the provider.
Fishing games: score rewards instead of bonus rounds
The two VPower fishing games swap reels for targets. You shoot targets to win score rewards, and both are listed for fast shooting. Kirin Storm VIP pays score rewards up to 800x, is rated low volatility and lists a 97.52% RTP. Golden Shark pays up to 500x, is also low volatility and lists 97%. The rules screen in each game sets out how scoring works.
Do features change the RTP?
Not in any way the list shows. Feature-heavy games and plain ones sit side by side at the top: Funky Monkey, with no feature, lists 98%, the same as Fire of North Shore with three. Six VPower games here reach 98%, then come Kirin Storm VIP at 97.52%, 5 Kings at 97.5% and Golden Shark at 97%; the rest list 96.5%.
RTP describes the average return over a very large number of rounds, so a special game landing or not landing in one session doesn't move it. The same game can show a different RTP at another casino because studios offer several settings and each operator picks one. betworld96 runs every VPower game on its default, highest setting.
Use demo play to watch a feature trigger
betworld96 supports demo play. It is the easiest way to see what Photography, Fireball or the 5 Kings changing reels look like before you stake real money. Practice credits cannot be withdrawn, and how often a feature appears in demo tells you nothing about the next real spin. Real money pokies at betworld96 explains how to size a session for these features.
Getting started with VPower at betworld96
- Join betworld96 and log in from your phone or computer.
- Deposit AU$10 or more with PayID; it shows in your balance instantly. The PayID pokies guide covers the rest of the session.
- Filter the lobby by VPower or search for the game by name.
- Read the info screen for the special game and free games.
- Choose your stake, decide on any extra bet and spin.
Banking for VPower players
The minimum deposit is AU$10 by PayID, credited instantly. eZeeWallet, Apple Pay and Google Pay are available for deposits only. PayID, Skrill, Neteller and Payz withdrawals land within 5 minutes, from a minimum of AU$30. See the banking guide for every method and the PayID guide for setup.
betworld96 bonuses
New players get a 50% welcome bonus. VIP members can claim the AU$39.96 daily VIP bonus, and there is a 20% Sunday bonus each week. The 50% welcome bonus for new players explains how to claim, and every current offer, including the Sunday and VIP bonuses, is on the promotions page.
On iPhone and Android
betworld96 runs in your phone's browser, so VPower games need no app download. You keep the same login and balance on mobile and desktop. For other studios, compare JILI pokies or browse the betworld96 provider guide.
Common questions
Which VPower slots have a special bonus game?
Five of the slots covered here name one: Shui Hu (Water Margin), God of Wealth and God of Wealth 2 (“All the way to get rich”), Fire of North Shore (Fireball) and African Wild Life (Photography). Bonus Bear has its Bonus Bears prize pool, and 5 Kings has changing reels and clearing combos.
Which VPower slots have free games?
God of Wealth, God of Wealth 2, Jin Qian Wa, 5 Kings and Fire of North Shore all list free games. The info screen in each slot explains how they start.
Which VPower game with a special feature has the highest RTP?
Four of them list 98%: God of Wealth 2, Fire of North Shore, African Wild Life and Bonus Bear. 5 Kings follows at 97.5%, and Shui Hu and the original God of Wealth list 96.5%.
What is the extra bet option in VPower slots?
It is a listed option on Great Blue, Safari Heat, Panther Moon and Thai Paradise. It raises what each spin costs; the game's info screen shows the exact amount and what it changes.
Is VPower's Bonus Bear the same as other games with that name?
No. Bonus Bear, Great Blue, Safari Heat, Panther Moon and Thai Paradise here are VPower's own versions. Other studios have games with similar names, so check the provider shown in the lobby.
How do the VPower fishing games pay?
In Kirin Storm VIP and Golden Shark you shoot targets to win score rewards. Kirin Storm VIP goes up to 800x the score and Golden Shark up to 500x.
Can I see a VPower special game in demo mode at betworld96?
Yes. betworld96 supports demo play, so you can spin with practice credits until a feature lands. Practice credits have no cash value.
Do VPower pokies work on my phone without an app?
Yes. betworld96 plays in the browser on iPhone and Android, with the same account and balance as on a computer, so there is nothing to download.