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Design and theme
85 %
Features and playability
80 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
Slot machine details and review Oriental Dragon
Oriental Dragon was designed by Endorphina as a slot machine thatβs destined for the Chinese market. It has an Orient-themed design, with the Chinese cultureβs contribution being the one youβd expect, using its legendary creatures for inspiration and major symbols. The game area for Oriental Dragon has 5×4 reels and comes with 50 active paylines.
Every slot machine must be developed by a company that invented, designed and put it into operation. Many players eventually find that they only enjoy playing on machines from specific software provider, so they narrow down their selection by preferred brand.
A high volatility slot. Wins are rare, but can be really big. The game has more pronounced fluctuations and can often go without hitting anything for a long time, suitable for players who like adrenaline, higher risk and work with a larger budget. More about volatility here.
Slot theme and symbols
Youβre looking at a Chinese-themed slot from Endorphina, a release that has mostly high-quality graphics. The backdrop shows us the image of a local building, possibly a temple, while on the reels, itβs a split between the ugly and unrelated Royals, and the themed images showing various creatures that are popular in the local culture. The slotβs 5 reels get a total of 12 regular symbols, so it can get fairly crowded.
Oriental Dragon theme and symbols
Looking at the math of the game, it doesnβt appear to be a very appealing option. Even though it has a high volatility rating, and the RTP is set to a healthy level of 96.02%, the most it can pay in a single round is just 600x the stake. Itβs a prize that I wouldnβt be satisfied with even if it were offered in a less volatile slot. Check out the demo of this slot machine to see how you like it before you invest any real money into it.
Lion
Phoenix
Turtle
Fish
Toad
Gold Coins
Scroll
Letter A
Letter K
Letter Q
Letter J
Number 10
Special Symbols and Slot Features
3D
NO
Autoplay
YES
Free Spins
YES
Gamble Feature
YES
Locking Symbols
NO
Wild Symbol
NO
Win Multiplier
NO
Other features
Expanding Wild
Other Features
Scatter Symbol
Symbol collection
WILD symbol
The reel-sized wild symbol is great to have around, but youβre not going to see them landing on their own during regular spins. Wild symbols show up during free spins or as a result of the Dragonβs Breath feature. When they do show up, they cover the reel, and they act as substitutes on all paylines at the same time, if the requirements for combinations are met. You canβt replace scatters with wilds.
Green Dragon symbol
This special symbol can land on the reels, and its role is to be collected in a special dragon-shaped meter at the top of each reel. It adds one pearl to the dragon collector.
Dragonβs Breath Bonus
After 11 consecutive spins at the same wager, the game looks at the Golden Dragons that have collected 2 pearls in them, and then adds a wild symbol on its reel, which is completely covered.
Scatter symbol
The scatter features the image of the Yin Yang logo. These can appear on all reels.
Free Spins
If you can get 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols with the Yin Yang logo to appear at the same time, you will get access to the free spins with the moving wild feature. Depending on the number of triggering scatters, you will have three different options. To give you an example of the best-case scenario, for 5 scatters you can choose between 6 free spins with 4 moving wilds, 30 free spins with 3 moving wilds, or 75 free spins with 2 moving wilds.
Risk Game (Gamble)
The option to gamble the roundβs winnings is also present. It is available at the end of winning spins, and if you win the card game against the dealer, you double your winnings. If not, you lose the roundβs prize. This is completely optional. You can simply collect the winnings or hit the spin button again and ignore the gamble option.
Prize table
Symbol
Multiplier
2x in payline
3x in payline
4x in payline
5x in payline
Lion
0.04x
0.20x
0.80x
1.60x
Phoenix
0.10x
0.40x
0.80x
Turtle
0.10x
0.40x
0.80x
Fish
0.10x
0.40x
0.80x
Toad
0.10x
0.40x
0.80x
Gold Coins
0.10x
0.40x
0.70x
Scroll
0.10x
0.40x
0.70x
Letter A
0.06x
0.20x
0.50x
Letter K
0.06x
0.20x
0.50x
Letter Q
0.06x
0.20x
0.50x
Letter J
0.06x
0.20x
0.40x
Number 10
0.06x
0.20x
0.40x
Our rating of the game
Oriental Dragon
While visually it looks quite similar to what youβd expect to see in a slot from the Orient category, its features are different enough from the crowdβs offer that I think itβs worth exploring if you care about that sort of thing. Unfortunately, the distribution and size of its prizes donβt make it look that appealing. High volatility should result in big prizes on those rare occasions where the slot is kind to its players, and here, the most you can get paid is 600x the stake. Even with the fair RTP, at 96.02%, I doubt too many players will be OK with that jackpot.
80%
Editor's rating
Design and theme
80 %
80 %
Features and playability
85 %
85 %
RTP and volatility
96 %
96 %
How do we rate slot machines?
We evaluate slot machines based on multiple criteria, from which we make our final verdict.
Pretty good design, particularly in the high-value symbols and background image.
With the RTP at 96.02%, you know that long-term, this is going to be a fair slot.
Reel-sized wilds are available through the Dragonβs Breath feature.
You can trigger a free spins feature where 2 to 4 moving wilds are available.
Some symbols form combinations with as few as 2 symbols.
Cons
Boring mix of Royal symbols for the five lower-value symbols.
A total of 12 symbols are used to form winning combinations, so itβs a crowded game area.
High volatility is always a downside, since the average playerβs odds are going to be lower.
Pays at most 600x the stake, one of the more disappointing jackpots in a high volatility slot.
Manufacturer Endorphina
Endorphina is a Prague-based online casino software developer founded in 2012, known for creating visually stunning and mathematically balanced slot games. π° The company combines classic slot mechanics with innovative features and engaging storylines, appealing to both traditional and modern players. Endorphinaβs portfolio includes popular titles like Book of Vlad, Hell Hot 100, and Chance Machine 40, all designed in HTML5 for seamless play across devices. Licensed and regulated by reputable authorities, Endorphina continues to stand out in the iGaming world for its creativity, reliability, and focus on player experience.
The overall bonus rating is determined based on several factors: the amount of the bonus, the company's rating, the ease of obtaining it, the players' rating and the conditions for obtaining the bonus.
18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
The overall bonus rating is determined based on several factors: the amount of the bonus, the company's rating, the ease of obtaining it, the players' rating and the conditions for obtaining the bonus.
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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Game typeSlot
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Winning paylines50 paylines
