Panda’s Fortune 2

Panda's Fortune 2 is an Asian-themed slot that immerses players in a serene Chinese landscape. The background depicts a misty mountain scene, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The main character of the slot is a cute panda, which serves as the wild symbol. Other symbols include traditional Chinese elements such as butterflies, koi fish, frogs, and bonsai trees.

This slot is a direct sequel to Pragmatic Play's 2017 release, Panda's Fortune. The original game was set in a dense bamboo forest, while this version offers a broader, more scenic backdrop. Both games share the central panda character and focus on Asian cultural symbols. Panda's Fortune 2 is part of Pragmatic Play's series of Asian-themed slots, which includes titles like Tree of Riches and Caishen's Gold.

Core Game and Mechanics

Panda's Fortune 2 features a standard 5-reel, 3-row layout with 25 fixed paylines. The game's RTP is 96.51%, though it may vary depending on the casino. It's classified as a highly volatile slot with a volatility rating of 5/5.

Players can bet between 0.25 and 125 credits per spin. Winning combinations are formed by landing three or more matching symbols on a payline, starting from the leftmost reel. The panda wild symbol appears on all reels except the first and substitutes for all regular symbols to help create winning combinations.

A unique aspect of the game is the presence of golden versions of regular symbols. These golden symbols can trigger special payouts and jackpots when part of winning combinations.

Bonus Features

1. Golden Symbol Feature: All regular symbols, including the wild, have golden versions. These golden symbols can appear randomly on any reel. When a golden symbol is part of a five-of-a-kind winning combination, it awards a random cash prize ranging from 5x to 4,998x the total bet. This prize is in addition to the regular payout for the winning combination. For three or four-of-a-kind wins involving golden symbols:
   • Golden wilds award 3x the total bet
   • Golden high-paying symbols award 2x the total bet
   • Golden low-paying symbols award 1x the total bet
2. Free Spins Bonus: The Free Spins feature is triggered by landing three or more Yin Yang scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. Players receive:
   • 3 scatters: 12 free spins + 2x total bet
   • 4 scatters: 12 free spins + 15x total bet
   • 5 scatters: 12 free spins + 100x total bet
   During the Free Spins, the Golden Symbol feature is enhanced. When a golden symbol lands, it leaves a golden mark on that position. For the remainder of the free spins, only golden symbols can land on these marked positions, increasing the chances of triggering the random cash prizes.
3. Free Spins Retrigger: Landing three or more scatters during the Free Spins bonus awards an additional 8 free spins, extending the feature and potentially increasing winnings.
4. Jackpot Prizes: The game features three fixed jackpots – Minor, Major, and Grand. These can be won through the Golden Symbol feature, with the Grand Jackpot offering the game's maximum win potential of 5,000x the total bet.

One of the most intriguing aspects of Panda's Fortune 2 is its progressive Free Spins feature. The way golden symbols create sticky golden positions during the bonus round adds a strategic element to the game. As more positions turn golden, the potential for big wins increases dramatically, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement as the feature progresses. This mechanic effectively combines the thrill of accumulating golden symbols with the extended play time of free spins, offering players a unique and potentially lucrative bonus experience.