Shake Shake Money Tree Slot Review

Introduction to Shake Shake Money Tree

Shake Shake Money Tree is a Chinese fortune-themed online slot from Rubyplay, set on 5 reels and 4 rows with 50 fixed winlines. It runs on medium volatility, carries an RTP of 96.48%, and has a maximum win of 1,100x your total bet. As someone who plays a lot of video slots, I see it as more of a steady earner than a high-risk jackpot hunt, with gameplay centred on wild coins, Rush Fever symbols and the animated Money Tree above the reels.

The main hook in Shake Shake Money Tree is that Money Tree. At the start of any spin, its branches can quiver and drop gold coins onto the grid. On mobile, I am prompted to physically shake my device, which gives the whole feature a playful, interactive feel. On desktop it is a single click, but the suspense is still there as you wait to see how many coins fall and whether they trigger Rush Fever or free games.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack in Shake Shake Money Tree

Shake Shake Money Tree has a mystical, fortune-laden atmosphere that grabbed me straight away. The reels sit in front of an enchanted forest, with glowing cherry blossoms and lotus flowers drifting across the background. The Money Tree itself sways above the reels, loaded with shining coins that look ready to drop. Symbols stick closely to the Chinese prosperity theme, with dragons, money frogs, koi and bonsai trees rendered in rich gold and deep greens.

The soundtrack leans into that mysterious feel, with soft, chime-like music and gentle sound effects when wins land or the tree starts to shake. I like that the interface keeps things clear, without cluttering the screen with pointless extras. The only drawback is the fairly sedate spin speed, which can make long sessions feel slow, though the turbo option does a good job of speeding things up when I want a brisker game.

Shake Shake Money Tree RTP & Volatility

From a numbers angle, Shake Shake Money Tree sits in a sweet spot for regular play. The RTP of 96.48% is slightly above the figure I usually see on standard online slots, so over the very long term it treats balance fairly well. Volatility is classed as medium, and that matches my experience, I saw a mix of frequent small hits from line wins and the odd stronger payout when the tree feature or Rush Fever cut in.

SlotCatalog data also lists a hit frequency of around 32.1%, which lines up with the feeling that something lands fairly often, even if many results are modest. Outcomes stay fully random of course, so streaks can still run hot or cold, but this is not one of those punishing high-variance slots that can wipe a session in minutes. I find it works best with a sensible budget and moderate stakes, letting the features show up without pressure.

Shake Shake Money Tree Symbols and Paytable

The paytable in Shake Shake Money Tree mixes classic Chinese icons with standard card ranks. At the top you have the wild symbol, which substitutes for all regular symbols and pays 10x your stake for five of a kind on a line. Next comes the golden dragon at 2x for five, with the money frog, white doves and koi fish each paying 1x your stake for a full line, giving a nice spread of medium-value wins.

Lower down, the bonsai tree and bowl of peaches pay 0.8x for five, while K, Q and J symbols sit at 0.5x for five of a kind. Paytable steps for four and three of a kind follow standard patterns, so four premiums still feel worthwhile even when the line does not quite fill. With 50 winlines active on every spin, I found these smaller hits showing up regularly enough to keep balance ticking over between feature rounds.

Beyond the regular symbols, Shake Shake Money Tree uses several special icons. Rush Fever symbols act as special scatters that award instant prizes when three or more land, up to 500x your bet if you somehow hit nine or more at once. Gold coin symbols live on the branches of the Money Tree and drop during the shake feature, awarding between 1x and 100x, and some coins carry a plus sign that triggers free spins. These extras are where the slot’s real punch lies.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x1
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.35
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.35
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.1
	Special
	Special

Shake Shake the Money Tree Bonus Feature

The Shake Shake the Money Tree feature is what sets this slot apart for me. Before any spin, the tree above the reels can start to sway, signalling that coins are about to fall. On mobile I am prompted to shake my phone, while on desktop I hit a button; either way, a random number of coins drops into random reel positions. Each coin carries a prize from 1x to 100x, and every coin behaves as a wild in that position.

Those falling coins can also trigger other features. Coins marked with a plus sign award free spins, up to 100 in one go if you get very lucky, and I have seen retriggers within the bonus when the tree shakes again. Rush Fever symbols can also drop from the tree, and hitting three or more in view pays an instant win, rising to a chunky 500x if you cover the grid with nine or more. When the tree wakes up, the whole game feels charged.

Shake Shake Money Tree Bet & Win Sizes

Betting in Shake Shake Money Tree starts at £0.20 per spin and goes up to £30, with all 50 winlines fixed, so you simply choose a total stake that suits your bankroll. The best regular line hit is 10x for five wilds, backed by the dragon at 2x and the various animals at 1x, but the real ceiling comes from combining line wins with coins, Rush Fever and free spins, capped at a maximum of 1,100x your total bet in a single round.

Shake Shake Money Tree Verdict

After plenty of spins, I see Shake Shake Money Tree as a charming, medium-paced slot that leans on atmosphere and features rather than raw payout size. The enchanted forest setting, swaying Money Tree and device-shake gimmick give it a personality many fixed-line games lack, and the 96.48% RTP with medium volatility suits longer, more relaxed sessions. The only real drawback is the modest 1,100x cap, so high-risk jackpot chasers may feel underwhelmed, but for me it remains an easy slot to fire up when I want something engaging yet not too brutal.

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