Forbidden Dragon Slot 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 slots?

WMS has not widely published a specific RTP figure for Forbidden Dragon. As a WMS G+ Deluxe Colossal Reels title in the first series, 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 with 100 colossal paylines and expanding wilds creates a more complex win structure than standard slots, so the confirmed RTP should be verified with your specific 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 and Atlantic City, where it was so popular on release that players queued for seats. As a WMS Scientific Gaming title, it is also available at online casinos in regulated markets. The combination of stacked wilds on the main reel and 100 colossal paylines with expanding wilds makes for a compelling real money experience.

What makes Forbidden Dragon different from other dragon-themed slots?

Forbidden Dragon is unique in Las Vegas dragon-themed slots because of its WMS Colossal Reels format – two simultaneous reel sets on a single screen. The main 4x5 reel features stacked wilds, while a separate colossal 12-row reel with 100 paylines and potentially expanding wilds plays simultaneously. Both sets spin on every bet, and wilds on the main reel can replicate to the same positions on the colossal reel.

What is the Colossal Reels format in Forbidden Dragon?

Forbidden Dragon's Colossal Reels format places a standard 4x5 video slot on the left and an enormous 12-row colossal reel on the right of the same screen. Every spin plays both reel sets simultaneously. The colossal reel generates wins across 100 paylines, and when expanding wilds land on it they can stretch to fill all 12 rows of their reel – creating a towering Wild column that covers a significant portion of the 100 available lines.

Which other games are in the same WMS Colossal Reels series as Forbidden Dragon?

Forbidden Dragon belongs to the first WMS Colossal Reels series – characterised by dark, horror-style themes and more complex bonus mechanics. Other first-series titles include Van Helsing, Lil Red, and Spartacus, each featuring multipliers or nudging wilds beyond the standard free spins. The second series (Colossal Wizards, Giants Gold, Towers of the Temple) uses the same dual-reel format but with simpler free spins-only bonuses.

How popular is Forbidden Dragon in Las Vegas casinos?

Forbidden Dragon was one of the most in-demand slot machines in Las Vegas when the Colossal Reels format first launched. At multiple casinos, players queued for seats – one observer reports a player waiting 25 minutes for the game to become available. Since then, WMS has significantly expanded the number of Colossal Reels machines on casino floors, making the game much easier to access. It remains one of the anchor titles of the Colossal Reels range.