DRAGON TAO SLOT REVIEW
The Dragon Tao slot created by AGS plays out on a 5 x 4-reel grid and comes with 4 jackpots, up to 1,024 ways to win and up to 96.10% RTP. Visually this game is stunning and a treat for the eyes.
All fans of oriental-themed slots will find the game highly appealing as it exposes different oriental artefacts and ornaments as reel symbols. The game’s graphics also pay tribute to the eastern hemisphere as players can see the symbolic dragon icon pagodas, lanterns and the samurai of just a few to note.
GAME LAYOUT
Upon launching the Dragon Tao slot, players instantly realize that the game’s screen is divided into two. The reel grid which is bordered by a gold frame is placed on the right-hand side. Behind the reel grid is an Asian street which is dimly illuminated by lanterns.
Directly above the reel grid is a pot spilling with gold coins. On the left-hand side of the screen is a golden portrait showing the dragon as well as the sword-wielding samurai. It’s also on this portrait that players find the majority of the navigation and settings buttons as well as the game’s jackpots together with their jackpot values.
PAYTABLE |
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SYMBOLS |
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| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| The pagoda | 440 | 176 | 88 | – |
| The Samurai | 288 | 188 | 88 | 28 |
| A bracelet and a knife – Only alike symbols | 188 | 88 | 38 | – |
| Beads, a scroll and a gourd – Only alike symbols | 88 | 28 | 18 | – |
| Royal Symbols – Only alike symbols | 38 | 18 | 8 | – |
SYMBOLS
Once the five reels of the Dragon Tao start spinning, the reel symbols players encounter include the pagoda, samurai, a bracelet, a knife, beads, a scroll, a gourd and royal symbols.
POWERXSTREAM WAYS TO WIN EXPLAINED
BONUSES
- Wild: The dragon acts as the substituting symbol when playing.
- Scatter: The pagoda is the Dragon Tao scatter symbol.
- Free Spins Bonus: Players need to land three scatters on the same spin at once to start playing the free spins bonus. An initial 6 free spins are awarded when the feature triggers but players can retrigger extra free spins once they land three or more scatters during the feature. The beauty of playing the free spins round is that once a wild substitutes and features in a win line, the payout for that win line is multiplied by a 2x, 3x, 8x or 88x win multiplier.
- Hold and Win Bonus: To start playing the hold and win bonus, players need to land six or more white orb symbols simultaneously. An initial 5 free spins are awarded when the feature activates but each regular orb symbol or other special symbols landing during the round award one extra free spin. All the triggering icons once the feature activates turn sticky and remain locked in their positions till the end of the round. During the feature, players on each spin are guaranteed to land at least one of the following symbols: the Instant Win symbol, 2x multiplier symbol or 8x multiplier symbol. All regular white orb symbols that land during the feature also turn sticky and remain locked in their positions till the end of the round. Landing the Instant Win icon allows players to win the sum of all regular white orb values present on the reels on that spin. Landing the 2x or 8x multiplier symbols will see all regular white orb values present on the reels multiplied by 2x or 8x respectively. Once the multiplier is applied, the multiplier symbols disappear from the reels. Once players have used all of their free spins, the hold and win bonus ends and the values of all regular white orbs on the reels are paid.
- Imperial Jackpot Bonus: This feature may trigger on any spin for as long as the dragon scatter is present on the reels. Upon its activation, 13 gold coins appear on the screen. Players just need to touch on any of the coins to reveal the prize hidden underneath. Prizes hidden may be jackpots (mini, minor, major and grand) or wilds. Note that if it’s the wild prize which is revealed, it can substitute for any of the jackpot prizes. The first three identical prizes revealed by the touched coins will automatically become the player’s prize. The feature only ends once the player has won at least one jackpot.
CLOSING
For all fans of oriental-themed slot machines, the Dragon Tao slot offers it all. From a simple gameplay experience, and immersive gameplay experience to exciting bonus rounds including jackpots. As per most AGS slots this game comes with eye candy graphics and visuals.