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Microgaming Challenge You To Stake Your Claim In Dragon Shard
By Shane Addinall May 20, 2019 Game ReleaseMicrogaming and Stormcraft Studios transport you to a realm of Ice and Fire, Spins and Wins, Features and Jackpots in their fantasy-themed slot, Dragon Shard! Enjoy free spins, mystery symbols and win boosters as you play to win up to €160,000!Microgaming has been known to delve into popular culture for inspiration when it comes to their massive library of casino games. Their Dragon Shard slot release is heavily influenced by the juggernaut hit television series Game of Thrones.
The Age Of Ice and Fire
The lore behind the Dragon Shard slot is that the Fire Queen and the Ice King are trapped in an ancient battle for control of the mythical Dragon Shard. With power and wealth in the balance, the fates keep them in check by never allowing one to overshadow the other – that is until you came along.
The reels are set against a fantasy forest, either teeming with verdant life or in the grips of a terrible frost. Your luck and choices decide which power rules the reels. The reels themselves are besieged by high-value 5x1 stacked symbols portraying either the Fire Queen or the Ice King, 2x1 stacked symbols portraying an Ice or Fire Dragon and the sought-after Dragon Shard. The low-value symbols are gems in the shape of the Diamond, Club, Spade and Clovers found on playing cards.
There is also a dragon’s eye themed Wild symbols and the Dragon Shard logo which acts as the games Scatter. The Scatter has both a payline value and acts as the trigger for the Free Spins feature.
Fearsome Features
Dragon Shard is a medium volatility slot that plays out on a 5-reel 5-row grid and offers 40 fixed ways to win. The overall Return to Player is an attractive 96.77%!
In terms of jackpot value Dragon’s Shard 800x your stake maximum jackpot might seem a little light until you consider that the slots max bet is set at a meaty €200.00 per spin. This means a max return spin could see you taking home up to €160,000.00!
In addition to its attractive design, the developers have added several great features to Dragon Shard, which include:
✓Mystery Symbols
Landing the Mystery Symbols on the reels will build the anticipation of unlocking a big win as the symbols will randomly reveal either low-value, high-value or even Wild’s when triggered. These new symbols could be what you need to create or complete winning paylines!
✓Win Booster Feature
Available in both Free Spins mode and during the base game Win Booster feature offers two distinct benefits when triggered. First, it levels up the value of the Mystery Symbols so that the feature only contains high-value and Wild symbols. Secondly, it further amplifies your big win chances by turning the games 40 paylines into Pays-Both-Ways lines, effectively creating 80 ways to win on any spin!
✓Mystery Reel Free Spins
Landing 3 or more Scatters on the reels will award you 10 Free Spins. To heighten your excitement Microgaming have boosted the value of the Free Spins feature by including up to 3 Mystery Reels, dependant on how many Scatters launched the feature.
As with Mystery Symbols, the Mystery Reels will contain either low, high or Wild symbols but will fill an entire reel rather than just a single tile! It is also possible to trigger additional free games by landing Scatters on the reels during the free games.
You Have The Power
The generous RTP of Dragon Shard will see you wresting smaller wins from the Fire Queen and Ice King; however, the medium variance means that you don’t often have any major big wins to shift the tide of the war. Dragon Shard is a pretty slot that may lack the excitement that jackpot hunters demand to keep their attention for an extended period. However, if you love fantasy-themed slots and want a game to enjoy with a lower risk profile set the bet to the lower end of the scale and settle in for an enjoyable thematic experience.
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