5 Lions Dance (Pragmatic Play)

5 Lions Dance Review

This game fits right into the genre. The figures might resemble other creatures, but that's common with games of this type. There are 2 main features, with the merging of the first 2 reels being the most prominent. This creates a mega multiplier reel capable of awarding wins up to 200x your wager.

This feature primarily keeps the base game interesting, as the bonus round is where larger payouts are more likely. Wins up to 2,700x your wager are possible. The game is set on a rooftop with architecture in the background. The soundtrack adds to the atmosphere, and you'll play with 5 reels, 4 rows, and 1,024 ways to win. Bets range from 20p to £100 per spin, and the medium volatility and 96.5 % RTP provide gameplay.

I spent time testing this game, but also experienced dead spins and smaller wins. The free spins bonus round was triggered once, and the symbol transformation feature proved to be lucrative. This game might have appeal, and it is a decent choice for casual players.

What are the bonus features?

This game features a few bonus features. The base game offers a Lion Reel bonus triggered when you land at least 3 Lion Reels symbols on the same spin. Reels 1 and 2 merge into a mega Lion Reel with multiplier values: 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 75x, 100x, 150x, and 200x.

The Lion Reel spins once, and the multiplier is applied to your total wager. Wins up to 200x your wager are possible. There is also a golden ball wild symbol that substitutes for all regular symbols to help you form winning combinations. The wild symbol does not have any value on its own, and neither does the scatter.

Free spins in 5 Lions Dance

The drum scatter triggers the bonus round, and you need 3 scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5. You start with 10 free spins, with a symbol transformation extra. On every spin, the regular win is calculated first, then all lion head premium symbols are transformed into the same chosen lion head symbol.

This only happens when you win from it. You can also retrigger the free spins round by landing 3 new scatters, with no upper limit.

How to play

Here are the basics you should know before playing. This is aimed at beginners. Experienced players might want to skim through or skip to the next section.

The game interface is recognizable, and you'll find controls below the reels. The game settings can be opened via the menu to the left. Here, you can turn on Quick Spin, which increases the pace. You can also turn on Battery Saver mode.

You can also turn on/off the game sounds and background music separately. In addition, you can adjust the volume and check out your game history. Lastly, you can turn off the intro screen.

The “i” icon takes you to the paytable, and you will see symbol values updated according to your bet level. You need 3 to 5 matching symbols from left to right to win. The golden lion head is the highest value symbol, followed by 4 other lion heads. The lion heads pay between 20x and 4x for 5 on adjacent reels, while the 5 low-value royals pay either 3x or 2x for the same amount.

You can now choose your bet level via the plus and minus icons on either side of the spin button, and the range goes from 20p to £100 per spin. This is a standard bet range. You can also set up autoplay with between 10 and 100 autospins or spin the reels manually.

Where to play 5 Lions Dance?

Where to play is a matter of preference.

Play for real money

If you like games like this, you might have already made up your mind. If you feel ready to play for real, you can find the best overview of places to play right here on this page.

Play free demo version

If you are not sure about this game yet, try the free demo version. Many players do this with all new games to make sure you’re not wasting time and money on a game you don’t really prefer.

The Experience

Games are something that usually hits home with players. We looked forward to the test session, as we always do with any new game.

We set the bet level to the maximum, as it doesn’t matter much when you play the demo game anyway. The volatility is medium here, so we expected dead spins.

We had a few 1x wins before 2 scatters symbols landed. Nothing happened at this time, and we got more dead spins and a 0.5x win before we finally landed the 3 scatters we needed. This is where things took off for real, even though the free spins round started out slow.

We had some smaller wins initially, but then the symbol transformation feature kicked in a few times. This led to more wins, but nothing out of the ordinary happened yet. We had only 4 spins left to go, so we now crossed our fingers for a massive win or two, or perhaps a feature retrigger.

Our prayers were heard, as we landed a “mega win” with only 2 free spins left. On the final spin, the symbol transformation feature gave us a “sensational” win. We won from the bonus round, which was not enough to recuperate our losses from the session.

Review Summary

5 Lions Dance is a decent game, and it comes with a math model. It can take a while to trigger the bonus round, but bigger wins are possible in the base game. This is due to the 1,024 ways to win you play with, and premium symbols that are worth decent amounts.

Still, the game’s potential max win is mediocre, but this is okay for a medium volatile title. Breaking even is not hard here, and players who enjoy lengthy sessions will probably feel right at home. The Lion multiplier reel feature also helps break up the base game once in a while, but it can only deliver up to 200x wins.

Pros	Cons
Multiplier reel for wins up to 200x	Theme might not appeal to all players
Free spins with symbol transformation	Beware of RTP ranges
Medium volatility and max win potential

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