Pho Sho - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Pho Sho Slot Review

This video slot game from Betsoft has all the trappings you would expect from such a well-known developer. With two main bonus features as well as fun, food-based winning symbols, a win multiplier of up to x4000, and a highly volatile nature, there's plenty to get excited about in the Pho Sho slots game. The slots Hold and Spin feature has an exciting payout potential, as does the free spins bonus, which is triggered by the scatter symbol. The wild symbol even pops up to create more wins and is the highest-paying symbol too. If you've been hankering for a bowl of pho, then this game will certainly help whet your appetite.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack in Pho Sho

Like most Betsoft slots, the theme, design, and sounds of this game are well-thought-out and work well together to create a game with a clear narrative that looks and sounds just right.

Game theme in the Pho Sho slot

The game is themed around the Vietnamese noodle dish, pho. One wonders whether the clever name (a play on 'for sure') came first and the theme was built around it. The reels are set in a street food stall, on a traditional Vietnamese lane. It is night time and the excitable stall vendor stands to the left of the reels.

Graphics in the Pho Sho slot

The game has a red colour theme, reminiscent of other Asian-themed games, but with its own Vietnamese details. Fun animations play out throughout the base game and bonus features, with swinging lanterns to the sides of the reels and hot pots below.

Sounds in the Pho Sho slot

The soundtrack in this game reflects traditional pipe music, more commonly associated in the West with Chinese culture than Vietnamese, but authentic to both. 

Pho Sho RTP & Volatility

RTP

This game has an RTP of 96.2%.

Volatility

This game has high volatility.

How to Play Pho Sho

1. Start by locating the plus and minus symbols below the reels, these are found on either side of the current bet amount.
2. Choose a total bet from just 0.20 (0.01 per line).
3. Then simply tap the large spin button (right-hand of reels) to spin the reels.
4. View the paytable and rules by clicking on the menu button (three dots icon) below the spin button.

How to Win at Pho Sho

Like most slots, you need to land three or more matching winning symbols in one spin to win. All payline wins are added together for a total win for that spin. Land three or more of the scatter symbol to start the free spins feature. 

• 5 x wilds = x 4000 (Win multiplier based on total bet)
• 5 x noodles = x 4000

Max-win 4,000x

Volatility High

Top RTP 96.20%

Pho Sho Bonuses 

Wild 

The Wild Chef symbol substitutes for all symbols apart from the scatter and gold coin.

Hold and Win Bonus Feature

This is triggered by landing six or more gold coins in the base game. In this feature, players are awarded three respins to try and uncover more gold coins. Each gold coin displays a cash amount. The original triggering coins will remain stuck in place for all the respins. Landing one more gold coin will add three more respins, and that gold coin will also stick in place. At the end of the feature, all the displayed cash amounts will be added together and paid out. The feature ends when the reels fill with coins or no respins remain, whichever comes first.

Free Spins

This feature is triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 of the bonus scatter symbol for 5, 7, or 9 free spins. There are no additional bonuses within this feature, but it can be retriggered. The Hold and Spin bonus cannot be triggered during free spins, and free spins cannot be triggered during the Hold and Spin bonus.

Pho Sho Review - Summary

Gameplay

This game has a simple gameplay system where players choose a bet per line and then spin to start. Like most games, players are looking to match symbols on a payline, but also hoping to trigger free spins with a scatter symbol. 

Theme and style

Although Chinese and even Japanese-themed games are commonplace, it’s much rarer to find a game based on Vietnamese culture. In this game, one of the country’s most popular dishes, pho (noodle soup) is given a rightful spotlight. The game’s fun graphics and animations are matched perfectly with its serene Asian soundtrack.

Pho Sho bonus features

The game boasts two, equally excellent bonus features. Both can take a while to trigger, but when they do they hold the biggest payout potential. As well as a fairly typical free spins feature, the game has an exciting Hold and Spin respin feature with cash prizes.