9 Lions

Online slot players may journey to Ancient China in 9 Lions, the game from Wazdan packed with casino bonus features..

Amidst classical Chinese iconography, players can look forward to Dragons Bonus, Lions Bonus, a Gamble Feature, and a unique Block Symbols Mode, where players may elect to hold symbols in place from one non-winning spin to the next.

Theme

A pagoda stands among high mountain peaks…

… it’s here that online slot players can enjoy one of the best games yet!

This slot is named for the conditions of its jackpot: the appearance of nine lions on the reels pays out a massive 100,000.00 times the betting currency when playing at the max bet level. Once again, the design team at Wazdan demonstrates its reliability: this young, rock-solid gaming company out of Cyprus never seems to release a poorly-built game!

Gaming symbols include the most auspicious creatures of Chinese lore: tortoises, dragons, birds, and tigers, as well as the gaming symbols ace through ten.

Whiskered dragons trigger the Dragons Bonus when appearing across the middle reels.

This game's most important symbol, however...

… is the Golden Lion Symbol. Not only to these pay regardless of reel position, but they also open the way to the signature Lion Bonus Feature.

Betting Options and Functions

Instead of according to traditional paylines, wins are awarded whenever four or more matching symbols appear on the reels. Coin value is adjustable only from 1–10 for an overall betting range of 10–100 credits per spin.

Player options, payline information, game rules, and more are available via a pop-up menu. Autoplay can be engaged for up to 100 spins in a row, with optional win/loss limits available.

Volatility can be set at low, medium, or high, according to player’s preference. Reel speed can also be set at one of three pace settings.

The theoretical return to player (RTP) is extraordinary at 96.59%.

Features

• The appearance of a Golden Lion symbol on the reels adds one token to the Lions Bonus Matrix Table.
• Once the Matrix Table is full, Lions Bonus is triggered the next time three or more Golden Lion Symbols appear on the reels.
• 9 free spins are awarded.
• All lions, including the those that triggered the feature, will remain locked in place for the duration of the feature.
• If at the end of free spins at least four lion symbols are on the reels, the appropriate prize will be paid.
• Nine lion symbols award the jackpot payout of 100,000.00 times the betting currency when playing at max bet level.

• The appearance of three Dragon symbols on the middle position of all three reels triggers Dragons Bonus.
• Choose one of the three dragons to reveal a cash prize.
• The jackpot can also be won in this way.

• After every win in base play, players may choose to exercise the Gamble Feature.
• Choose between one of two old school analog slot machines. The lever will be pulled and players will either see a gaming symbol or a sad emoji revealed.
• A correct choice doubles the win total, while a wrong one drops the win total to zero.
• The feature can be played up to seven times in a row.

Our Take

Wazdan comes through in a big way here: with so many bonuses and such high RTP, not to mention the one-of-a-kind block feature and choice among three volatility settings, there’s no question that this is special game indeed.

Fans of this designer’s approach should also explore Relic Hunters, their treasure hunter slot with more bonus features than you can count.