Emperor Panda Slots

If there was anyone that doesn’t like pandas, we have not met them. If there’s anyone that does not like money, we have not met them, either. Combine that with Asian artwork, and you basically have this game. It appeals to almost everyone, and is easy on the eyes. If you want to see why Real Time Gaming is known for quality software, this is a great entry point, and one of their middle-of-the-road entries.

Mechanics

This game plays across five reels, with many bonuses, and good jackpots. The main features are the high number of paylines—50 in total. You also have a large number of bonus rounds: a Free Games Feature, a Jackpot Emerald Feature, and a Jackpot Emerald Expanding Reels Feature. The expanding reels feature does as it implies, increasing the number of reels. This comes with a Maximum Bet of $50, and various coin sizes. There is a reason this is one of the top 10 games on the website.

You can match all kinds of symbols, most of them panda-related. There is a Red Panda, a Panda, a Bird, a Tiger, a Monkey, a K, a Gold Paw, and the card suits: J, Q, A, 9, 10. The artwork here is strong, but we just wish they had taken the time to extend that strength to the other images on the reels that are currently occupied by playing cards. The cards don’t look bad, but they do not look as good as the rest of the artwork. This was something that could have been improved, in our opinion.

Improvements and Closing Remarks

Another thing they could have improved is having a progressive jackpot. They seemingly try to make up for it by offering a way to win more often, but without a progressive jackpot spurring you on, this can be a tough sell. We still enjoy the game despite that, and are willing to recommend it for anyone that loves Asian-themed artwork, and the China region in particular. This is not the greatest game in the Asian-themed genre, but it is a solid entry. If you are bored with many of the other Asian titles you’ve played, and want something new, this is a good starting point. We rate it as a seven out of 10, which is not an insult.