Wild Dragon Express – Hold & Hit 3×3

Wild Dragon Express – Hold & Hit 3×3 by Spinomenal features a compact layout with three reels and three rows, offering five fixed paylines. The game showcases a vibrant Asian theme, incorporating elements like pagodas, lanterns, jade lions, and a dragon wild symbol that connects to a steam locomotive, which transports stunning mountain scenery and smoke across the display. As part of Spinomenal’s “Hold & Hit 3×3” series, it focuses on a unique bonus mechanic instead of the conventional free spins.

In the base game, players can achieve small wins by matching symbols along the paylines. The wild dragon symbol acts as a substitute for most symbols, except for the bonus symbols, and provides the highest payouts for line wins. The gameplay includes two special symbols that activate the feature mechanics: a Bonus symbol that appears only on the first and third reels, and a Bonus Collect symbol that is limited to reel two. When a Bonus Collect symbol lands on reel two while Bonus symbols are present on the first and third reels, the Bonus Game is activated, locking those symbols in place.

Players begin the Bonus Game with three respins, where only Bonus and Bonus Collect symbols can appear. Each time a symbol lands, the respin counter resets to three. Bonus symbols add values that are collected by any active Bonus Collect symbols. During this feature, empty positions can yield multipliers or potentially trigger jackpot symbols. The round ends when three spins occur without new Bonus symbols or when the maximum payout cap is reached.

Additionally, Wild Dragon Express incorporates the Bonus Blast mechanic, which can randomly introduce extra Bonus and Bonus Collect symbols in the base game, facilitating easier access to the bonus round. An Instant Win mechanic is also present: if a Bonus Collect symbol lands alongside Bonus or Jackpot symbols, it collects their values for a payout, even if the full triggering condition is not satisfied. For those eager to jump straight into the action, the Buy Bonus function allows players to purchase direct entry into the Bonus Game.

You can play it for real money.