Ultimate Golden Dragon Inferno Hold and Win slot review

Dragons, gold and 243 ways

The game uses 5 reels and 243 ways, which means a win depends on matching symbols on adjacent reels rather than on set lines. The look is Chinese, with dragons and gold as the main motifs. It is a sibling of Betsoft's Golden Dragon Inferno and also sits near Fury Dragon Hold and Win in the same catalogue.

Details such as symbol values, the structure of the hold-and-win round and the maximum win are not given to us, so none are described here.

RTP and high volatility together

Take 96.58 from 100 and the long-run house edge is 3.42%. That is lower than the 4% implied by a 96% game, though the gap only shows over a vast number of spins.

High volatility describes the path to that average. Expect smaller returns to be infrequent and quiet runs to last, with larger payouts being rare rather than regular. A slot is never "due" after a cold streak, since each spin is independent. The guides on RTP and volatility go deeper.

Wilds and the bonus buy

Wild symbols substitute to help complete winning combinations. The bonus buy lets you pay a fixed multiple of your bet to enter the bonus directly instead of waiting for it. That price is higher than a normal spin, so a few purchases can drain a modest balance quickly.

Some casinos disable bonus buys or change the RTP setting, so look at the game's information panel on the site you use. More titles are listed on the Betsoft Gaming provider page.

Who it suits

This game fits players who like a Chinese dragon setting and can accept that high volatility means many spins with little back. If you buy the bonus, set the number of purchases you will allow yourself before you start, and stop when you reach it.