Mega Drago - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Platipus Gaming is treading a well-worn theme in Mega Drago, a classic Asian slot that is heavy on the red and gold styling. This is a standard 5x3 slot with 30 paylines that is only enlivened by a twist on the scatter symbol.

To trigger the free spins, you will need to land the mask mega symbol fully on the central three reels. This awards you eight free spins with extra mega symbols, but no retriggers.

You are also looking for the blue dragon wild, which awards the highest payout in the base game.

There are 13 symbols in the base game, with six-high paying picture symbols. The payouts are in line with what we would expect from a medium volatility slot. There is no information on the hit rate, but you can expect more frequent payouts than a high volatility slot.

If you prefer to try before you play for real money, Platipus Gaming free slots are available to play in demo mode here at Slots Temple.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

From the moment the reels land and the Chinese-inflected soundtrack starts to tinkle pleasantly, it is obvious we are in for yet another Asian-themed slot. Why are games with this theme so popular that developers continue to create them well past the moment of market saturation?

There is no doubt that Asian culture and mythology are endlessly attractive with their emphasis on fate, destiny and good fortune - all things that appeal to players. The rich symbolism is also perfect for creating slots with massive visual impact - think red, gold, dragons, coins, ingots, lotus flowers and lanterns, all of which adorn the reels of Mega Drago.

We also love themes that appeal directly to our interests and aesthetic. The Asian gambling market is one of the richest in the world and Platipus Gaming has a laser focus on the casinos of Macau. This results in Asian-themed slots of variable quality.

Mega Drago is not one of its best. The graphics have a cookie-cutter feel and the theme seems tired. It is well done but there is nothing to provide that wow moment.

RTP & volatility

This medium volatility slot with its 94 per cent RTP should have wide appeal. The low RTP is partially mitigated by some decent payouts from the paytable.

How to play Mega Drago

Platipus Gaming uses its familiar and highly-functional player interface in this slot. If you are not familiar with it, here is how to get started:

1. The three-line menu icon opens a ribbon at the top of the reels with the following functions and information:

- Paytable
- Info and game rules
- History
- Fullscreen mode

Spend some time checking out the symbols, paylines, features, awards and game rules.

2. Use the speaker icon to mute/unmute all the game sounds.

3. Click on the arrow to the right of the line bet field to pop up a menu of coin sizes. Select a total bet that matches your budget.

4. If you prefer to play at a faster pace, click the double arrow icon to go faster with turbo spins

5. If you are ready to play, either select up to 100 autoplay spins with built-in win/loss limits or click the spin button to start

Enjoy playing Mega Drago responsibly by setting a session budget and taking frequent timeouts to ensure you stay in control.

Bet sizes & paytable wins

Every Platipus Gaming slot uses the same basic betting structure, with the value of your line bet multiplied by the number of paylines determining your total bet:

- Minimum bet: 0.30 credits
- Max bet: 30.00 credits

This game is aimed more at the casual gamer than the high roller, which is reflected in the paytable. The maximum wins pay out when you land five matching symbols on a payline and are calculated as multiples of your line bet:

- Wild pays 300x
- Gold ingot pays 100x
- Gold coins pay 75x
- Scroll pays 60x
- Lantern pays 50x
- Fan pays 40x
- Lotus flower pays 35x
- Gold, purple and blue pictograms pay 20x
- Green and red pictograms pay 15x

Bonus features

Here is how the bonus gameplay works in Mega Drago:

- Dragon wild

The stunning blue dragon wild is a powerful symbol in this slot, arriving singly or stacked to create all-reel wins over multiple paylines. This symbol substitutes for all paying symbols but doesn't replace the mask scatter.

The more wilds you land, the more you win, with three, four or five wilds paying 25x, 150x or 300x your stake.

- Mask scatter

There is no prize associated with this mega symbol; however, if it lands complete and fills reels two, three and four, you will trigger eight free spins.

Free games can’t be retriggered but are packed with extra mega symbols for more potential.

- Mega symbols

Any symbol in this slot can land as a 3x3 mega symbol on the central three reels. These symbols have the potential for multiple four- or five-of-a-kind wins.

Max-win 600x

Volatility Medium

Top RTP 94.00%

Overall review: our verdict

Platipus Gaming has created some compelling Asian-themed slots. This one didn’t really work for us, but the mega symbols are a nice touch.

If you love dragon themed slots, you can find a good selection here at Slots Temple. We recommend Red Tiger Gaming’s brilliant Dragon's Fire Megaways for its great gameplay and big potential.

Disclaimer: Mega Drago trademark / license is owned by Platipus Gaming. This site is not endorsed by Platipus Gaming.