DRAGON VAULT: A NEW TWIST ON HOLD & SPIN ARRIVES
Dragon Vault builds on the proven appeal of Hold & Spin gameplay by incorporating an innovative overlapping bonus mechanic that creates a deeper and more rewarding feature experience.
Three unique Gold, Red and Jade Dragon bonuses each enhance the Hold & Spin feature in different ways, delivering upgraded prize values, symbol splitting and instant repeat wins that can combine to significantly boost feature outcomes.
Complementing the layered gameplay is a bold Asian-inspired theme, enhanced by seamless animations between the top and main screens that create an exciting player experience.
With scalable bonuses, multiple Hold & Spin enhancement opportunities, three distinct game titles and flexible Link and SAP jackpot configurations, Dragon Vault is designed to appeal to a broad range of players while offering particular value to regular mid-tier customers seeking feature-rich gameplay with strong win potential.
The Dragon Vault games are launching initially on The Baron cabinet, with MarsX support to follow. The game family is available as a Link, Multilink and SAP product on launch.
Denominations: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, $1, with $2 available in NSW/ACT only
Link / SAP Configuration: SAP startups are available in NSW/ACT and QLD with $5K and $7K options, plus a $10K option available in QLD. In NSW Link Jackpots with $12K and $25K startups, plus the $30K and $50K Multilink options. In QLD Link startups are $10K, $20K and $50K, with $25K, $40K and $50K Multilink options.
Game Bonus
A new feature of the Dragon Vault games is a slight change in the bonus scaling. The Mini Bonus is scaled based on the denomination selected by the player, with the Minor Bonus scaled based on a players bet, as well as by denomination. This will be appreciated by players who increase their bets at the lower denomination levels.
Hold and Spin Feature
The core Hold & Spin feature is designed around a combination of traditional Cash-on-Reel collection gameplay with additional Dragon-powered enhancements that can significantly increase feature outcomes. The feature is triggered when players collect a combination of six or more Cash-on-Reels, Gold Dragons, Red Dragons or Jade Dragons.
If no Dragon symbols are collected as part of the Hold & Spin trigger, players will be awarded a traditional Hold & Spin feature. Only coloured Dragons collected at trigger remain active throughout the feature, with no opportunity to land or activate additional Dragon colours once the feature begins. Each Dragon collected introduces additional layers of feature entertainment and feature enhancement opportunities.
Multi-Dragon Feature Potential
Players can land additional Dragons of the same colour collected during the trigger throughout the Hold & Spin feature, creating further opportunities to build feature value. If the feature is triggered with two or more Dragons, players can potentially land up to nine Dragons during the feature, creating multiple layers of enhancement.
The Gold Dragon awards a random high-value credit prize, with the potential to upgrade through to the Minor Bonus. The Red Dragon awards up to 5 gems which can split a prize symbol up to three times, creating as many as 4 prize symbols in a single position. The Jade Dragon awards 5 gems which can instantly payout prizes currently displayed on screen, including any split symbols created by the Red Dragon. Together active Dragon features can combine to unlock powerful outcomes.
Free Games
Each of the three game titles features its own unique Free Games mechanic, with the feature triggered by three or more Scatter symbols.
In Golden Khan, Red and Gold ‘Doors’ will both reveal the same symbol at the end of the reel spin. Gold Doors are sticky and will stay in place for the rest of the feature.
In Sharman Moon, landing at least one WILD on a reel will nudge it to form a stack of WILDS. If two or more adjacent reels contain WILD stacks, they will combine and show a multiplier up to 15x.
At the start of the feature in Ruby Empress, additional cash-on-reels are added onto the reels to increase the possibility of triggering a Hold & Spin feature.
Player Profile
Dragon Vault delivers a fresh evolution of the Hold & Spin mechanic, combining layered Dragon feature upgrades with scalable rewards and immersive presentation to create a more dynamic feature journey with broad player appeal.
Players who enjoy feature-rich gameplay and multiple opportunities to enhance their wins are likely to find the overlapping mechanics particularly appealing.
The series offers venues a strong premium gaming option capable of attracting both regular players and those seeking a more feature-rich gaming experience.
From a venue perspective, the games offer flexible placement and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor gaming areas.
To find out more about these new games contact your Aristocrat Representative
Written by: Justine Channing (Gaming Specialist) – The Drop
