Shen Long Bao Shi Slot Machine
When the dragon enters into the brilliant free Shen Long Bao Shi slot, you know it means business. The slot allows bets of up to a 100 coins with 5 reels bursting with multiple gems of sapphires, emeralds, amethyst, citrine and rubies. All are waiting for collection across the 10 fixed paylines to bring home the prizes that are multiplied by the coin bet. There are a few other symbols on hand to help that are rooted in Chinese culture.
Whereas the classic fruit machine will often display a lucky 7, the Chinese view the number 8 as being extremely lucky. This number reflects a high social status with success and prosperity. Multiple 8s are even luckier and it appears on the reels as a double 8 to symbolise double happiness. Ancient Chinese coins are another lucky symbol and for this game it's given a red colour to symbolise even more good luck. That is a lot of luck to have on your side in just the one game!
Host with the Most
Some slots play as simplistic reels and payouts from left to right in a classic style, others add characters for interest, and for this game the mystical dragon is the primary focus. With payouts possible left to right and right to left, these are set against an otherwise straightforward slot. The name Shen Long Bao Shi when translated means Dragon Gem and tells us straightaway that this dragon is rather fond of shiny stones.
Besides being a gem collector, the dragon is an extremely useful wild symbol to play host on the reels. It only falls on 2, 3 and 4 but when it does it transforms into and expanding wild. If any payouts are to made these are added to the balance, but then this dragon goes one step further. It locks the reel it's on and provides reel respins to the other reels to seek out more winning combinations. If another dragon wild appears, it will also expand and lock along with the locked wilds from previous respins, to try and substitute for more great wins. As all the regular symbols can also stack there are plenty of opportunities for fortune to shine favourably.
Flexible Bets and Thematic Tastes
The betting rage for Shen Long Bao Shi is very flexible to allow different levels of players, newbies or established, to join in the fun. With up to 100 coins on 10 paylines puts the total bets at between 0.50 and 1000 to please those looking for low, middle or high limit gambling pursuits. As players tend to look for specific themes to play, this game's simplicity can lend itself to either an oriental theme or as a classic Jewels and Gems themed slot to give it extra scope.
It doesn’t lose any of its oriental roots through the subtle graphics and sounds that accompany it. The game controls tie in as part of design with everything to hand that a player needs. It also has a couple of features to enhance play if so desired. Turbo play will speed things up a lot but will lose some of the great animations. Auto play will allow up to 99 spins in increments to select and these can be stopped at any time. Inexperienced gamblers need to keep an eye on the balance as it's easy to lose sight of how much is being wagered in free form.
Roaring Celebrations
To compare how subtle Shen Long Bao Shi is to some of the other oriental themes, Lion Festival video slot by Blueprint Gaming is a feast of a Chinese celebration. It has 10 paylines and 5 reels that will allow punters to wager anything from 0.20 to 500 with wins paying both ways. It also features reel respins with the dancing lion wild symbol. All of the symbols are Chinese cultural items to bring great fortune feels to the game.
A Neko lucky cat waves to reveal symbols from beneath and there is an added Jackpot King Promotional Pot bonus. Players collect crowns, climb the win ladder and move onto the King Wheel consisting of big win multipliers and progressive pot segments. Every part of the game drips oriental theme with the 3D graphics, the soundtrack and multiple game sounds that include gongs and a Chinese Guzheng.
Dragon Gems on Fire
Oriental themes bring a piece of the unique culture to online casinos and are enjoyed by many. Some are more unrestrained than others and Shen Long Bao Shi is subtle by design. It only has the wild symbol reel respins as a feature with no added bonus games to play, but as a classic slot, that will suit players who crave uncomplicated gaming for the quickest wins.
The game’s ability to pay both ways means that any 5 in a row wins are doubled which is a bonus in itself. With its compatibility to mobile devices, it transfers well and none of the great play is lost. The animations are great and we especially loved big win times where the coins spill from the screen as the dragon breathes fire and finally thunders up the reels as he races away for more gems to find. It's a great slot as a play for free or real cash game.
