All Dragon Link pokies incorporate wild symbols, which act as substitutes for all symbols except scatters and jackpot symbols, enhancing the frequency of landing winning combinations.
To activate the jackpot bonus round, players need to land 6 or more jackpot symbols. Upon triggering, the screen transforms, allowing users to lock in corresponding prizes along with 3 respins, offering opportunities to acquire additional jackpot symbols or one of the featured jackpots.
With each symbol landing on the reels, the respins count resets. The bonus round concludes either when all 15 spots are filled, resulting in the player winning the grand jackpot, or when no symbols land on the reels for three consecutive spins.
Rewards include random cash prizes proportional to the bet size and one of the four jackpots. The jackpot values increase based on the wagers placed by players in the same establishment or online casino, starting at the following levels:
– Mini = A$10
– Minor = A$100
– Major = A$500
– Grand = A$10,000 (although it can grow beyond A$2,000,000, potentially seeding at higher levels in certain casinos)
The grand jackpot is obtained when the entire screen is filled with symbols, while players can win the remaining three jackpots multiple times during a bonus. All prizes are awarded at the conclusion of the feature, irrespective of whether the grand jackpot is secured or not. Triggering the free spins bonus requires three scatters anywhere on the reels, with players receiving 250 times their stake for landing 5 scatters.
All free spins bonuses commence with 6 free games, with an additional 3 free spins granted for extra scatters during the round. This is where Dragon Link pokies mechanics diverge. Some free game bonuses incorporate additional wilds and multiplier wilds, while others feature solely higher-paying symbols. A few also merge the three middle reels to heighten the chances of substantial payouts.