Dragon Hot Hold and Spin Free Play in Demo Mode by Pragmatic Play

Dragon Hot Hold and Spin review

Theme and Storyline

This slot is themed around a Chinese New Year-style party.

Players will wander through streets illuminated by colourful lanterns and test their fortune. Symbols with vivid designs and gleaming coins will look tantalising, but none more so than the brightly-hued dragon.

This slot has a cheerful atmosphere and a lighthearted approach to its theme. The world is a fantasy that leans into stereotype rather than a realistic portrayal of its subject, but players will have fun getting caught up in the festivities.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The soundtrack has a classic Eastern vibe with a delicately string melody and plenty of chiming. This adds to the feeling that players are enveloped in a street party. However, the loop on this upbeat tune means that some players may tire of it and choose to click mute.

The animation captures the luminous glow of lanterns and many of the letter symbols seem to be lit from within. However, the animal symbols seem to have been created by different artists and their styles somewhat clash.

Nonetheless, the stylised dragon is eye-catching and rendered in a whole rainbow of colours. His mischievous expression makes it clear he is on the players’ side.

The backdrop is filled with hanging lanterns that create the feeling the reels are at the centre of a huge festival.

Overall, the animation and music combine for a playful mood that will make players glad they were invited to the party.

Gameplay

Dragon Hot Hold and Win is a five reel, three row slot, with 5 win lines.

The gameplay has a lively pace and players will certainly get into the spirit of the festival.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

The Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except the Scatter symbol and the Money symbol.

A set of Money symbols may appear on any of the reels and upon each spin are assigned a randomised value.

If players land 5 or more Money symbols, this triggers the Hold and Spin feature. During this feature, the regular symbols vanish, leaving only Money symbols. Special reels then substitute for the regular reels. The player first receives 4 respins, and any Money symbols that land stay on the reels until the end of the feature. Money symbols also reset the respin count every time one lands. At the conclusion of the feature, players collect the value of all the Money symbols.

If the entirety of the reels is filled with Money symbols during the Hold and Spin feature, this triggers a Big Money Bonus. This means players will watch a wheel spin to award a random prize (or nothing). The prize can be between x10 and x5000 the total bet.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 96.7%, well above our yardstick for average of roughly 96%.

The range of bets on the site we tested ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€0.05 up to a maximum of $/£/€250 per spin.

The volatility of this game is high, which makes it an excellent match for our preferred slot machine strategies. Our slot strategies target the highest possible volatility.

Conclusion

We recommend this high RTP, high volatility Eastern-themed slot.

The impressive mathematical profile makes this game a knockout choice for players looking to maximise their chances for big wins. In addition, the festive atmosphere and colourful animation add plenty of fun.

The bonus options add an entertaining twist that will keep players engaged in the spirited gameplay.