Triple Dragons Slots

Fire-breathing flying lizards seem to be humanity’s shared phobia, as every culture has their version of the dragon. Some are wise but fearsome, others are feral and destructive. But they all make for very iconic mascots, which is why we see so many in movies, shows, and slots! Pragmatic Play toys with flames as they try to create a game themed after dragons and ancient China. Can this release avoid the grim fate of being boring and generic? Or is it doomed to a life of mediocrity?

Gameplay

Initial impressions aren’t great. We can barely see the background, and it seems to be just a single static colour. The dragons on each side of the reels make up for it, however. They are fully animated, and will shake their heads at the player when they score a win. Not the most amazing animations we have ever seen, but Triple Dragons makes it work. Sadly, the theme itself does nothing interesting to win us over. It’s a blend of the same Chinese symbols you always see, paired with playing card royals.

You play this slot on a 3x3 board with 5 paylines, which pay left to right only. When one or two full vertical stacks of green dragons land on the playing field, the re-spin bonus is triggered. While this special feature is active, the green dragon becomes Wild, and its value is drastically increased if you can get a three-of-a-kind win. Re-spins continue until a winning combination occurs, which can lead to awesome wins! Or just a minor cash prize.

Triple Dragons Slots Real Money

One of the things we really like about this game is that it’s super straight-forward. You will find your minimum and maximum stake listed in the paytable, so you don’t have to test it yourself. You can wager between GBP 0.05 and GBP 50.00 on each spin, which is a good betting spread for five paylines. Gamblers can set their total bet either by directly adjusting the values, or by tweaking coins per payline and coin value. Both options offer the same value, so there’s no advantage in either one.

Pragmatic Play’s release has a super high volatility, which we’re not big fans of. Not because we don’t like high variance! It’s not our favourite cup of tea, but it can be fun from time to time. Our grievances mostly come from the jackpot being worth 1000x your total stake. For the type of volatility Triple Dragons has, the value of its top prize should be a lot higher. This slot has an RTP of 96.51%, which is above the current industry average.

Bonus Rounds

When one or two fully vertically stacked green dragon icons appear on the playing field, they trigger the re-spin special feature. While this bonus is being played, the green dragons turn Wild, being able to substitute for any symbol. The initial Wild stack is locked in place, while all other reels re-spin. That said, if you complete a second stack of Wilds, it will also lock in place, increasing your chances of winning. The re-spins end when any winning combination occurs.

Summary

Now, we came into this game with mixed expectations, much like we did for our review of Treasure Horse. But where that release knocked out socks off, Triple Dragons failed to pique our attention for any sort of long-term play. Re-spins are a decently fun mechanic, but not good enough to keep players entertained for several hours. The theme also feels very generically Chinese, which is a shame because we know Pragmatic Play can do better. Finally, the lacklustre jackpot sealed the fate of this slot. We simply cannot recommend it as it is right now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Triple Dragons?

Triple Dragons has a return to player (RTP) of 96.51%, which is above the current industry average of 96%. Despite this strong payback figure, the game's super high variance and modest 1,000x jackpot ceiling mean the RTP is the strongest argument in Triple Dragons' favour when evaluating it against similar Pragmatic Play releases.

Can I play Triple Dragons for real money?

Yes, Triple Dragons is available as a real money slot at online casinos carrying Pragmatic Play titles. Bets range from GBP 0.05 to GBP 50 per spin across five paylines on the 3x3 grid, with the re-spin Wild feature the only route to the game's significant wins.

What is the theme of Triple Dragons?

Triple Dragons is a Chinese-themed classic slot from Pragmatic Play built on a 3x3 board with five paylines. The reels feature green dragons and traditional Oriental symbols alongside playing card royals, with two fully animated dragon characters on either side of the reel set that react when a win is landed.

How does the re-spin feature work in Triple Dragons?

The re-spin feature in Triple Dragons triggers when one or two full vertical stacks of green dragon symbols appear on the playing field. The stacked green dragons turn Wild and lock in place while all remaining reels re-spin. If a second Wild stack lands on another reel during the re-spin, it also locks, increasing win potential further. Re-spins continue until a winning combination is formed.

How many paylines does Triple Dragons have?

Triple Dragons is played on a 3x3 board with five paylines, all paying from left to right. The small reel set and low payline count are characteristic of the classic slot format the game emulates, though the super high variance means individual wins – when they arrive – can be substantial relative to the bet size.

What is the maximum win in Triple Dragons?

The top jackpot in Triple Dragons is 1,000x your total stake. For a super high variance slot, this is a modest ceiling that the game's reviewers have noted as a significant drawback – players enduring extended dry spells typical of high variance gameplay generally expect a substantially larger top prize in exchange for the volatility they experience.