Pandora - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction 

Pandora is a video slot launched in 2018 by game maker Apollo Gaming. It is presented in a similar style to many of their slots on a 5x3 reel set which generates 5 fixed bet ways paying left to right. A minimum of 2 matching symbols can trigger a win but mostly you will need to match three of a kind. As the name of the game suggests there is a mystery prize available if the box and key symbols land on a spin.

There is also a wild symbol which can randomly expand to create plenty of winning lines, and substitutes for all other symbols other than the key. Players benefit from a gamble feature where they can double their win. This feature can be repeated up to five times if your luck is in and you choose to continue the risk. There are 10 paying symbols supporting the paying box. These are the character symbols Pandora, Animal, Epimetheus, Urn, Vessel, Cat Pandora, and 4 lower value playing card symbols ranging from ace to jack. There are also 3 jackpots constantly on offer. If you are a fan of this designer’s work why not try some Apollo Games free play slots here at Slots Temple in demo mode.

Theme, Graphics and Soundtrack 

The theme of the game is the Greek Myth of Pandora, brought to Earth by Zeus to be the wife of Epimetheus. The story of Pandora’s Box of course does not have a happy ending, but this slot is the opposite since if you manage to land the key to open the box on the same spin there are healthy prizes on offer. The graphics are quite impressive as one would expect from this designer, and the soundtrack is an epic tune which could have graced a film about the eponymous Pandora.

If this theme appeals to you why not take a look at the Magic of Pandora slot which is available in demo mode here at Slots Temple. It is made by 2 By 2 Gaming, has 25 pay lines and an RTP of 96.01%. 

Pandora RTP and Variance 

The RTP of Pandora is 95%, below industry average although it probably reflected that mark when it was launched. In extended play the slot displayed medium variance.

How to Play Pandora

The game is simple to understand, but here is a guide to Pandora to make sure there are no unpleasant surprises associated with the original story:

1. Once the main game screen opens, click on the menu box in the bottom left hand corner.
2. A new screen opens, click on the ? button to find a brief description of the aims of the game.
3. Scroll down to see an explanation of the gamble feature.
4. Below this the mystery win is revealed, and how it can be accessed.
5. Next up is the wild and its powers.
6. Now click on the chips pile with a menu icon attached to see the pay table.
7. Scroll to the bottom of this page to find thumbnails of the 5 pay lines.
8. Next click on the settings cog. Here you can adjust volume and choose language options.
9. Return to the main screen and to the right of the dashboard you can set your wager in the bet window.
10. You are all set to play be pressing the start button.

Remember there are lots of free slots in demo mode here at Slots Temple for you to sample before you play, including Pandora. We recommend you take advantage of this opportunity to get to know the game if you are thinking of playing at an online casino.

Once playing for real, set yourself a budget for each session and remember to play responsibly. This means taking advantage of time outs, not chasing wins and leaving the site once the fun ends.

Bet Sizes and Pay Table Wins 

Bet sizes in Pandora range from 0.20 to 60 and the pay table for five of a kind is as follows:

Mystery = x8-x105

Box = x500

Pandora = x256

Epimetheus = x128

Animal = x64

Cat Pandora = x32

Urn/Vessel = x16

Ace/King = x8

Queen/Jack = x4

Pandora Bonus Gamble and Pandora’s Box Features

Once a winning line lands the player gets the chance to take part in a game of chance to double their winnings. Make sure to click the gamble button quickly if you want to enjoy this feature as the option disappears quickly. If you are going to gamble you get the chance to bank half your winnings if you want to minimise the risk. This feature can be repeated up to 5 times. 

If the box and key land on one spin you get the mystery prize. Only one box and one key can appear on a single spin, and no other winning lines will appear. Note that you cannot take advantage of the gamble feature to double this kind of win.

Pandora Review 

This is a fun take on the Greek Myth from Apollo Gaming. The design is excellent as we would anticipate from this game maker, but the RTP has been overtaken by modern games. Nevertheless, there are fun features, and the bet spread is wide, which may attract more players given the medium variance we saw. We suggest you take a look at the game in demo mode before deciding whether it is right for you.

Disclaimer: Pandora trademark / license is owned by Apollo Games. This site is not endorsed by Apollo Games.