Forbidden Dragon Slots Machine

There are quite a few Dragon slots out there in Las Vegas, but this one is totally unlike any of the others out there. Made by WMS Gaming (part of Scientific Gaming these days), it features two slots on one screen and a superb bonus round.

The main screen on Forbidden Dragons is a standard 4x5 video slot, with stacked wilds, but the second reel is absolutely enormous. In fact, the second reel is colossal, with 12 rows, and a massive 100 pay-lines, as well as potentially expanding wilds.

These Colossal Reels slots by WMS are really popular in Las Vegas and Forbidden Dragon slots is one of the biggest.

When these games were first released, in some casinos you would have been lucky to even get a seat at the game, it was so popular.

Earlier in the year in AC I also found the game to be very popular - one lady stood behind me for a full 25 minutes, just so she could get the seat after I finished - I've never seen that before!

That lack of colossal reels slots to play was only temporary and has now been rectified, with the addition of a huge number of games in most Vegas casinos, meaning it is much easier to find a real money slot machine these days.

The only downside to the huge number of these machines being placed in the casinos is it means that some of the other excellent G+ and G+ Deluxe slots have now gone. Favourites like Dragons Fire with the spitting wilds feature are now harder to find.

If you would like to check out some of the other games in the colossal reels series of slots, we have plenty of reviews. If it is the first series (the 'dark' series as we like to call them due to their horror-style themes), check out our pages for Van Helsing and Forbidden Dragons as well as Lil Red Slots and Spartacus Slots.

If it is the second range of colossal reels slots, which are much more classic in their appearance and bonuses (free spins only without any additional features) then see our reviews of Colossal Wizards, the cute-looking Giants Gold slots and the fun Towers of The Temple slot machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Forbidden Dragon Colossal Reels slots?

WMS has not widely published a specific RTP figure for Forbidden Dragon. As a WMS G+ Deluxe Colossal Reels title, the return to player is expected to be in line with comparable WMS video slots, typically in the 94-96% range. The dual-reel format (main 4x5 reel plus a 12-row colossal reel with 100 paylines) creates a more complex win structure than standard slots, so players should check the confirmed RTP with their casino.

Can I play Forbidden Dragon for real money slots?

Yes, Forbidden Dragon is available as a real money slots game at land-based casinos across Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and other US venues where WMS titles are offered. The game was one of the most in-demand machines when the Colossal Reels format first launched – players reportedly queued for seats. Real money online availability depends on your country's licensing regulations.

What is the Colossal Reels format in Forbidden Dragon?

Forbidden Dragon uses WMS's Colossal Reels format, which places two separate reel sets on the same screen simultaneously. The main reel is a standard 4x5 video slot with stacked wilds. The second reel – the colossal reel – is 12 rows tall and covers 100 paylines with potentially expanding wilds. Both sets spin together on every bet, giving players the chance to win across both simultaneously.

What are the two series of WMS Colossal Reels slots?

WMS released two distinct series of Colossal Reels games. The first series has a dark, horror-style theme and includes titles such as Forbidden Dragon, Van Helsing, Lil Red, and Spartacus. These games feature more complex bonus mechanics including multipliers and nudging wilds. The second series has a more classic, lighter visual style and includes Colossal Wizards, Giants Gold, and Towers of the Temple, with simpler free spins bonuses.

How do stacked wilds work in Forbidden Dragon?

Forbidden Dragon features stacked wild symbols on the main 4x5 reel set. When a full stack of wilds lands on a reel during the base game or bonus, it can cover the entire height of that reel. On the colossal 12-row reel, expanding wilds can activate and stretch to cover the full colossal reel height, creating massive cross-reel wild coverage across all 100 paylines simultaneously.

Which other games are similar to Forbidden Dragon?

The closest equivalents to Forbidden Dragon are other titles in the WMS Colossal Reels first series: Van Helsing, Lil Red, and Spartacus all share the same dual-reel format with 100 colossal paylines. The second series games (Colossal Wizards, Giants Gold, Towers of the Temple) use the same format but with simpler bonus structures. The earlier WMS G+ series (such as Amazon Queen and Kronos) use a standard single-reel format with a comparable stacked wild mechanic.