Escape into a world of mystery and intrigue with 15 Dragon Pearls: Hold and Win. This new online slot from Spirit Casino Australia transports you to ancient China to hunt for the legendary dragon pearls. With stunning graphics, immersive sound effects, and innovative gameplay features, 15 Dragon Pearls offers an unforgettable gaming experience. As soon as you load the game, you’ll be drawn into the lush artwork depicting a moonlit bamboo forest. Jade dragons fly through the shadows as you spin the reels in search of fortune and glory. The overall Oriental theme creates an aura of exoticism that catches the player’s interest right from the start.

History and Evolution

The 15 Dragon Pearls slot machine has its roots in classic fruit machines but incorporates modern gameplay innovations. Casino developers drew inspiration from popular Chinese mythology about the dragon pearls that grant wishes. They created a slot centered around gathering all 15 pearls for maximum prosperity. Over time, the graphics and sound were enhanced to be more immersive. The unique “hold and spin” feature was also added to give players more agency than a standard slot. As a result, 15 Dragon Pearls has evolved into a top-tier game that combines artistic beauty with strategic decisions.

Gameplay Mechanics

15 Dragon Pearls has 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 fixed paylines. The minimum bet is $0.10, while the maximum goes up to $100 per spin. The RTP is 95.23%. Landing 3 to 5 matching symbols on enabled paylines in sequence from left to right triggers payouts. The combinations have to start from the leftmost reel. There are 11 normal icons plus a wild and a scatter. The hold and spin feature lets you pick 1 or more reels to hold in place for the next 1, 5, 10, or 15 spins. This allows you to retain high-value elements and aim for winning combos. After the defined number of spins, the held reels revert to normal.

Payout Overview

Symbol	Type	3 in a payline	4 in a payline	5 in a payline
A, K, Q, J	High	0.5x	2x	10x
Ten, Nine	Medium	0.4x	1.5x	5x
Bamboo, Lotus	Low	0.2x	1x	3x
Dragon	High	0.5x	3x	20x
Pearl	Scatter	–	–	500x bet
Golden Pearl	Wild	Substitutes for all except scatter	2x	5x

Features

1. Stunning graphics and sound effects at Spirit
2. Innovative “hold and spin” mechanic
3. Free spins round with expanding wilds
4. Mystery progressive jackpot
5. Mobile compatibility

Winning Combinations

1. 5 Golden Pearls – Awards the game’s maximum standard payout of 5000x your bet
2. 5 Dragons – Second most lucrative combo at 1000x
3. Pearl Scatter Bonus – 8 or more pearls trigger the bonus round with up to 20 free spins
4. Full Line of High Symbols – Hitting A, K, Q or J on an entire payline pays out at 10x
5. Mixed High and Medium Icons – Combinations of 10, 9, A, K, Q, J can award up to 50x wins