From the moment you hear the oriental music and see the setting of the slot, you will know what kind of theme 9 Lions has! With the reels set in a temple flanked by Chinese dragons, players will feel transported to this paradise land.
Although the location may encourage zen and relaxation, the reels will certainly raise your heart rate with all of its exciting features. The lion and dragon symbols unlock some very special bonuses, which are sure to thrill the players that manage to get them.
The design of 9 Lions slot is of a good quality. Released by Wazdan in 2018, there is a lot of attention to details with mountains in the backdrop, blossom from the trees floating around the reels, and of course the ornate temple itself. Everything fits in with the theme, even down to the symbols, the menu buttons, and the spin button, which creates a truly immersive experience.
Gameplay
9 Lions is a 3×3 slot with no fixed paylines. Instead, players just need to find 4 or more of the same symbols on the reels to get their reward.
The symbols include the standard 10, J, Q, K, A, with the higher-value symbols represented by orange, red, green, and purple symbols with animals carved on them including turtles, tigers, birds, and dragons. The most valued symbols are of course the golden lion and dragon symbols, which give players the chance to win big.
Players can press autplay or manually spin the reels each time, after they have chosen their coin value, bet level, and volatility level. Each spin, they will be aiming to get 2-3 of the same symbols or more on the reels (it varies between symbols), to then get another spin with these symbols fixed on the reels. On these extra spins, the original same symbols stay in place, while the rest of the reels move to reveal different symbols. If you end up with 4 or more of the same symbols after this extra spin, then you will get a win!
Special Features
The main special feature which explains the name “9 Lions” is the 3×3 grid that you can see next to the main reels. Each time a lion symbol appears on the reels, the corresponding space is filled in on the smaller grid. When you manage to fill the grid with 9 lions, you will win 9 free spins to use on the reels.
The dragon bonus is another special feature of 9 Lions slot. If you manage to get 3 dragon symbols across the middle reels, you will then be taken to a hidden room where you choose one of the 3 dragon eggs to receive your reward.
Finally, 9 Lions also has a “Gamble” feature which gives players the opportunity to double your winnings, but also the chance that you will lose them. It is simply about choosing one of two gongs- one will be lucky, the other not so much!
Summary
Overall, 9 Lions is a fun slot game which uses the very popular Chinese theme. It is set apart from other similar games, however, with its 9 Lions grid and its dragon features. Also, the fact it has no fixed paylines and instead bases winnings on finding 4 or more of the same symbols, which offers something different and unique to players.
