Year of the Dragon King is an Asian-themed online slot game developed by Pragmatic Play, set to be released on January 15, 2024. The game features a traditional 5-reel, 3-row layout with 20 fixed paylines and is set against a backdrop of rocky mountains with large silhouetted dragons swooping in the distance.
The gaming symbols in Year of the Dragon King include coins, lanterns, A, K, Q, J, and 10. The game also features a wild symbol that substitutes for all other symbols to help form winning combinations. The cost per spin ranges from $0.10 to $250, with the option to increase the bet up to $375 by using the Ante Bet feature.
The main bonus feature in Year of the Dragon King is the Mini Slot Machine Bonus, which is triggered when all reels light up in the same color (red, blue, or green) during a spin. During this bonus round:
- 1 to 5 mini slot machines, each with 3 reels and 1 payline, appear on the main reels
- Each mini slot machine has its own paytable and multiplier based on the triggering color (green: 1x, blue: 2x, red: 5x)
- Winning combinations on the mini slot machines award prizes and additional free spins
- The bonus round ends when no winning combination is landed on a mini slot machine
The Mini Slot Machine Bonus can also be accessed via the Bonus Buy feature, with the cost varying based on the chosen color (green: 60x bet, blue: 140x bet, red: 350x bet, random: 100x bet).
Year of the Dragon King has a high volatility and an RTP of 96.08%. The maximum payout is capped at 5,000x the bet per spin.