Cardinal Dragons Demo Slot - Review for Canadians, Demo Play & Payout Info

Introduction 

Cardinal Dragons is a complex video slot from designer Nucleus Gaming.
We get the chance to meet four dragons, who all act as wilds, pay and have their own special features. These include a free spin, a Multiplier and a random prize, as well as the chance to trigger more dragons.

The Dragon Pearl symbol offers free spins and many more chances to win. There are also four jackpots in play described as bronze, silver, gold and diamond, offering huge prizes.

Played on a 5x3 reel set generating 10 bet ways, Cardinal Dragons also has a one-row sixth reel where the magical dragon pearl can appear, triggering double the number of free spins and the chance of a jackpot when a combination of the cardinal dragon and another dragon appear.

Apart from the dragons, there are eight other paying symbols: a golden bowl, koi fish, a jade stone and a golden disc. These high-paying symbols are supplemented by four playing cards ranging from Ace to Jack.

Fans of this designer’s work can play other examples of their games by visiting Nucleus Gaming demo slots here at Slots Temple. If a dragon-themed game is one of your favourites, try one with a similar volatility and the same number of pay lines, such as Dragon's Luck slot. 

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack 

The story of the dragon’s pearl, which is the main feature of Cardinal Dragons, is a classic tale in Chinese folklore. Set in the province of Sze Chuan, the story follows a young boy who tries to feed his family by bringing rice from far away. He discovers a pearl, and later dragons save his life after he swallows it.

The graphics in this game are stunning, with the beautiful symbols sitting on a rich crimson background. The reels are set in a golden frame and the backdrop is the lush valley that Sze Chuan explored in the myth.

The soundtrack features the dagu drum played at the kind of rhythm that carries the player through the game in search of rewards.

You can find other dragon themed slots here at Slots Temple.

Cardinal Dragons RTP and Variance

There is no official RTP published for this game, but after extended play, we would suggest it is the average a player would expect from what is considered a high-variance game. It is packed with features, and although there may be a string of barren spins, when the wilds and free spins kick in, expect to have a chance of big wins.

How to Play Cardinal Dragons

Players will want to familiarize themselves with this game, so here are a few tips.

1. Once the main screen opens, click on the “?” icon on the far left of the dashboard.
2. The pay table screen begins with an explanation of the Cardinal Dragon symbol and its properties.
3. Below, the Magical Dragon Pearl’s properties are described.
4. Next up, you will find details of the jackpots available.
5. Continue to scroll down to see a description of how free spins are triggered.
6. There is then a description of the powers of the four dragons.
7. Below this is the pay table.
8. Finally, you will see thumbnails of the pay lines.
9. Return to the main screen and move right along the dashboard to the line bet window. Here you can adjust your bet.
10. To the right of the spin button, you can engage auto-play and customise how it stops.
11. Next to this is a gamble feature marked x2 Double. Here you can gamble your full win or 50% of it by choosing heads or tails on a coin spin.
12. Finally, on the far right of the dashboard, you can buy free spins to a maximum of 30.

You can play Cardinal Dragons for free here at Slots Temple, and we recommend you do this to familiarize yourself with the game before playing for cash in a casino. Once playing for real, remember to play responsibly and to set yourself a budget for each session.

Bet Sizes & Pay Table Wins 

Bet sizes range from 0.02 to 1.00, and the pay table is as follows:

Any Dragon
X5 = x2000

Golden Bowl
X5 = x1000 
X4 = x200
X3 = x75

Koi Fish
X5 = x500 
X4 = x150
X3 = x50

Jade Stone
X5 = x150 
X4 = x50
X3 = x15

Gold Disc
X5 = x150 
X4 = x50
X3 = x15

Ace
X5 = x50 
X4 = x20
X3 = x5

King
X5 = x50 
X4 = x20
X3 = x5

Queen
X5 = x25 
X4 = x8
X3 = x4

Jack
X5 = x25 
X4 = x8
X3 = x4

Cardinal Dragons Bonus Features & Free Spins 

The dragons are the key bonus symbols. The Azure Dragon triggers one free spin and all dragons will be held in place. The White Dragon will generate an identical symbol to the left or right of its position. Black Dragon applies a multiple to winnings, and Red Dragon awards a random cash prize.

Three or more Dragon Pearls trigger free spins. Three will reward the player with six free games, four trigger ten and five land 15. The Magical Dragon pearl on reel six will double the free spins when it appears. Free spins can be re-triggered during this phase of the game.

Cardinal Dragons Review 

We found this to be a very entertaining game packed full of features and predict that it will prove popular amongst players of all levels.

It has a great design, extras that pop up regularly, and a chance to gamble your winnings.
 

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