Copy Cats

Copy Cats is a NetEnt pokie built around a colony of colourful cats, and it has stayed a familiar name for Kiwi slot fans who like a playful theme without a lot of fuss. The five reels are stacked with different coloured felines, and the whole game leans on one clever idea: matching cats can copy themselves across the screen. Played in New Zealand dollars at offshore-licensed online casinos, Copy Cats sits in that easygoing corner of the pokies world where the action is steady and the rules are quick to pick up. If you have searched for the Copy Cats slot or its RTP, this page covers the specs and where New Zealand players can spin it.

How Copy Cats plays

Copy Cats runs on five reels, three rows and 25 fixed paylines, so every spin covers all the lines and you only pick your stake. The reels are filled with stacked cats in several colours, and a golden cat acts as the wild that stands in for other symbols to complete a win. The headline mechanic is the Copy Cat feature: any time a stack of the same cat fills the entire first reel, all of the other cats on screen change into that same cat. That single moment can turn a plain grid into a screen full of matching felines and much bigger line wins. Landing the bonus symbols opens a free spins round, where the same copying idea keeps working in your favour and the matching cats can stack up again.

Copy Cats RTP, volatility and max win

Copy Cats has a published RTP of 96.76%, which is a fair return for a NetEnt title and sits just above the rough industry average. The pokie is rated low volatility, meaning wins tend to arrive fairly often but in smaller helpings rather than in rare, huge hits. That makes it a comfortable game for longer sessions and for players who prefer a gentle rhythm over big swings. NetEnt did not headline Copy Cats with a single giant max-win multiplier the way some modern high-volatility slots do; the value here comes from the Copy Cat feature and stacked cats lining up across the reels rather than one enormous payout. Knowing the RTP and the low-variance profile helps set sensible expectations before you spin.

Playing Copy Cats in New Zealand

New Zealand does not yet license domestic online casinos, so Kiwis currently play Copy Cats at casinos licensed offshore; the Department of Internal Affairs is set to introduce local online-casino licensing under the Online Casino Gambling Act from December 2026. Until that regime is live, the casinos listed here operate under overseas licences rather than a New Zealand one, and it is worth checking each one before you sign up. You can play in New Zealand dollars, and a free demo of Copy Cats runs in the browser with no account and no deposit, which is a good way to see the copying mechanic in action first. The casinos featured on this page offer the game to New Zealand players.

Is Copy Cats worth playing?

Copy Cats is worth a look if you enjoy a light, good-natured pokie with a genuinely different twist. The copying mechanic keeps each spin interesting, the low volatility suits players who want their balance to last, and the cartoon cats give it a relaxed charm that has aged well. It will not suit anyone chasing one life-changing spin, since it is built for steady play rather than jackpot drama. Try the free demo first, treat any real-money play as entertainment, and set your own limits. For support and tools to keep it fun, see responsible gambling.