Great Golden Lion Slots
Great Golden Lion is an exciting Asian/Fortune themed online video slot game developed and released by RealTime Gaming (RTG) in October 2023.
A number of generous winning features are incorporated into the gameplay at Great Golden Lion slot which offers a maximum win potential of 3,750x players total wager. These bonus features include the Hold & Spin which is a potent mechanic offering players numerous ways to win and there are six variations of this feature played on different gaming grids from 5×3 to 5×5. Multipliers ranging from 0.25x to 100x and re-spins deeply enhance win opportunities. The Jackpot Pick Bonus also offers three golden jackpots which come with their own generous prizes and there is the Red Mystery Envelope which randomly awards a multiplier prize which could see players receiving generous gains up to x20 of their overall winnings.
Renowned pioneers and crafters of online slot games RTG have been around for over 20 years and bring a wealth of experience to their offerings. They are known for bringing truly enriching gaming experiences to punters offering immersive worlds over a number of unique and diverse themes. The theme of Asian fortune is certainly not a new one to be explored and through the years they strive to craft games with signature features and multiple jackpots which offer big time cash prizes. Some of their most popular and standout titles with great payouts are Goblin´s Treasure, Aztec´s Millions, Naughty or Nice & Shopping Spree amongst many others in their diverse gaming catalogue.
Great Golden Lion slot game offers a gaming grid of 5 reels with 3 rows and 243 ways to land winning combinations (paylines). Winning combinations are formed by placing between three to five identical symbols on adjacent reels from left most to right except for the Coin symbols. The betting range generously accommodates a wide variety of player offering ample options for both novice and beginner punters to the high rollers.
Players can make a minimum bet starting at 0.02$ per spin and up to a maximum wager of 50.00$ per spin. Players have option to use the Auto-spin button which allows those more budget conscious players manage a gaming budget more effectively by automating the number of pre set spins they wish to game with. Players can choose from options for 5 up to 100 or infinite automatic spins.
The all important RTP (Return to Player Percentage) at Great Golden Lion slot is 96% and volatility is high which means that wins occur less frequently but when they do they can be truly massive and substantial. Players will need to exercise a lot of patience and care and for players more conscious of a gaming budget they would be advised to study the payout table carefully and place lower wagers based on their preferences and risk tolerance to combat any quick losses which can happen with this kind of volatility.
The imagery behind the gaming grid at Great Golden Lion slot reveals the majestic golden lion which in Asian culture are often seen as sentinels to entrances to temples, imperial tombs and provide mystic protective qualities as well as offering good energy, fortune and calm.
The reels are enclosed in one such red and golden columned temple with various Fu Gods each one representing the four jackpots on offer. The vibrant graphics and amazing 3D animation are top notch, highly detailed and stand out in an expressive way pulling players into the heart of this golden world. The audio and soundtrack is appropriately atmospheric and embraces the Chinese theme well.
The gaming symbols mesh with the Asian theme perfectly and include low paying royal playing cards Ace through to 9. Other symbols include drums, firecrackers, golden lanterns of course the Golden Lion which offers the highest payout of 200x for five of a kind.
The wild symbol is depicted as the Golden Lion and this substitutes for all the standard symbols except for the scatter (seen as the golden coin) to make winning combinations.
The special coin symbols can land on the reels during the base game and metamorphose into red, blue or green colours each carrying its unique set of rewards. They are also the gateway to the Hold & Spin feature or the Jackpot Pick Bonus feature.
The Hold & Spin feature is activated when a specific combination of coloured coins fills the spots above the reel. There are six variations of this feature played on grids that range from 5×3 to 5×5. Each of these starts with six to 10 golden lion coins carrying specific multipliers and players receive 3 re-spins during this feature.
New Gold Coins landing on the reels lock into place and award cumulative multipliers which further increases win potential for players. Green Lion coins add prizes equal to the sum of all the Lion Coin multipliers and re-set the re-spin counter to three. Filling the entire grid with golden lion coins awards the highest cash prize of 1,250x players total bet.
The Jackpot Pick feature is triggered when enough red coloured coins fill the red pot seen above the reels. In this exciting feature players are presented with a gameboard containing 15 golden coins and selecting these reveals the Fu God Jackpot symbols each tied to fixed mini, minor and major jackpots. If players are lucky to match three matching Fu God symbols they are awarded the corresponding jackpot prize.
Additionally there is an extra surprising feature which is the Red Mystery Envelope which can be randomly activated during any base game spin. This adds a multiplier to the total win amount which further boosts payouts during the main game.
Great Golden Lion slot game is fully mobile optimized thanks to HTML5 technology. This means that it is designed for instant play over modern compatible smartphones or tablet devices. Players can either play seamlessly from a desktop browser or from Android, Apple iOS or Samsung supported devices.