5 Lions Gold

5 Lions Gold (Pragmatic Play): Review

Pragmatic Play's inclination towards slots with a hint of Asian essence is notable, likely due to their strong ties with Asian markets. We've never found ourselves particularly drawn to Asian-themed slots—and not just those. Themes like Norse mythology often leave us feeling similarly ambivalent, which might just suggest we're not the most cultured folks around. Nevertheless, while trying out 5 Lions Gold, we couldn’t help feeling the slot could have stood out more among its peers, given its rather generic approach.

5 Lions Gold isn't entirely new to the scene. Its predecessor, titled just 5 Lions, emerged in 2018 and closely resembles this version. Both slots operate on a 5-reel, 3-row setup with 243 win paths. The addition of a jackpot feature marks the primary difference in this version, resulting in an RTP range of 95.64% to 96.52% due to varying jackpot game dynamics. Players can engage with 5 Lions Gold on any compatible device, wagering between 18 cents and 90 Euros per spin.

As previously mentioned, the game's design is quite standard. The visuals don't particularly stand out, featuring traditional Oriental wave and cloud motifs with predictable background sounds. Symbols on the reels include standard 9 to Ace icons and higher value animals like turtles, koi fish, toads, Fenghuang birds, and dragons, the latter offering up to 7 times your stake for a combination of five.The golden fu lion acts as the wild symbol, substituting everything except the scatter symbol.

5 Lions Gold (Pragmatic Play): Features

Within 5 Lions Gold, there are three fixed jackpots available:

• Minor - awards 15 times your total bet
• Major - awards 250 times your total bet
• Grand - awards 2000 times your total bet

These jackpots can be triggered in two ways: Firstly, the Golden Reels Jackpot. During each spin, be it in the main game or free spins, reels can randomly transform to gold, with a maximum of five reels. Achieving 3, 4, or 5 golden reels will activate the minor, major, or grand jackpot, respectively.

Another way to win is through the Caishen Random Award. This feature can randomly activate in both the regular game and free spins. It grants access to either the free spins mode or the jackpot bonus game. In the bonus game, you choose from golden coins which reveal different jackpot icons. Match three alike symbols to claim the respective jackpot.

Should you wish to aim for the enticing 7000x win potential, engage the Free Spins feature by landing scatter symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4. This grants you a selection of 7 free spin and multiplier combinations. The least risky choice delivers 24 spins with multipliers of 2x, 3x, or 5x, while the most volatile option offers 6 spins with multipliers of 15x, 30x, or 40x. There's also a mystery option for varied spins and multipliers. With luck, one might enjoy up to 24 spins and a 40x multiplier, with the multiplier changing randomly per spin.

5 Lions Gold (Pragmatic Play): Verdict

The artistic side of 5 Lions Gold isn't notably its strongest point. With somewhat outdated graphics and a lack of a compelling story, the visual aspect may not impress. However, what truly matters is the game's mathematical design, which can enthrall players much more than the graphics.awe-inspiringDespite its ambitious potential, 5 Lions Gold doesn't necessarily shine as Pragmatic Play’s finest work. Its typical RTP for jackpot slots means there are slots in the library with equal or better potential. Nonetheless, the allure of a potential 7000x win is apt to capture attention.

In essence, while 5 Lions Gold provides an enjoyable experience, it doesn’t represent Pragmatic’s top performance.