Dragon Hero

In the base game, everything is built on a standard 5x4 grid and 20 paylines. The symbols are amulets, coins, reels, lotuses, as well as Dragon Hero himself in the role of Wild and Super Wild. The main movement is the appearance of the Super Wild: this symbol not only replaces others, but also scatters additional Wilds on the reels every time it appears. Due to this, even basic spins can give pleasant combos, especially if Super Wild appears in the centre or there are several of them at once. Otherwise, everything is simple: winnings go from left to right, there are no cascades, but medium-sized winnings are often caught, which keep a good balance between bonuses.

The most interesting thing begins when three or more Bonus symbols appear. This triggers Free Spins - and before starting the bonus, a special screen will determine exactly how many spins you will get (from 6 to 10, or even more if you catch 5 bonus symbols at once). During Free Spins, Sticky Super Wilds are added to the reels - they are fixed in their places until the end of the bonus. With each spin, these Super Wilds can shoot from one to three regular Wilds in different positions. The whole point of the bonus is to collect as many Super Wilds as possible, then each spin becomes really potential for good payouts. You can get additional Free Spins if the Scroll symbol appears during the bonus, but this does not happen often. For the impatient, there is a Bonus Buy option: you can buy a bonus for 100x your bet and go straight to the action.

In Dragon Hero, the entire paytable is designed according to the traditional Asian style: a lot of gold, dragons, coins, and red amulets. The most expensive symbols are a golden drum and an amulet, just below are coins and a lotus. The Dragon Hero symbol is a Wild that substitutes for any standard symbols, while the Super Wild is a special wild that adds random Wilds across the field. Bonus is a round blue symbol with a hieroglyph that is needed to trigger the bonus. Symbols with low payouts are card suits, as in almost any slot from Pragmatic Play. Top combos are just wilds plus expensive symbols, especially in the bonus feature.

The max win here is stated at 5,000x the stake. In theory, to catch a cap, you need to fill the Super Wild field in the bonus and so that they pile the maximum number of Wilds in one of the spins — then it is possible to see something close to the maximum. But in practice, the bonus often gives x50-x300, sometimes it can shoot more if you are lucky with the spins. The volatility here is high: you can spin for a long time to zero, and then suddenly catch a big win. The slot may surprise, but you won't be able to consistently catch large big wins.

The graphics in Dragon Hero are bright, but not boring - everything is done neatly, without overdoing it. The symbols are drawn clearly, the background resembles something like a Chinese palace or temple. The animations are nice: when a bonus falls out or Super Wild scatters wilds, you really feel the movement. The background music is East-Asian-themed, unobtrusive, but if you play for a long time, I advise you to make it quieter sometimes. In general, everything is stylish and convenient in terms of design: nothing is buggy, all the effects are smooth, even on weak devices.

Dragon Hero will appeal to those who love East-Asian-themed slots and a visual style with dragons, gold, and amulets. If you want to turn on auto-spin sometimes, don't think too much and just wait for the bonus, this slot is quite suitable. High rollers will also be interested: here you can bring in a decent amount, if you are lucky. It will be easy for beginners to understand the mechanics, and those who are tired of "difficult" slots will appreciate the simplicity. If you need constant action, it is here, but more in the bonus.

The RTP in Dragon Hero is 96.5%, but as usual with Pragmatic Play, there are casinos with a reduced RTP - be sure to check this indicator. Volatility is high: it is better to play carefully, not to accelerate the bet from the first spins. For long sessions, it is wise to choose a bet that allows you to survive periods of "lull" between bonuses. Bonus Buy is tempting here, but do not click on it thoughtlessly: you can easily lose the balance in a couple of minutes. Auto-spins are stable, but always keep an eye on your bankroll.