Da Hong Bao

 Cherry blossom trees, imposing dragon sculptures and breathtaking landscapes – what do all of these have in common? 

Aside from looking pretty awesome, these three are found in any piece of media that depicts ancient China. The same goes for the title we’re talking about today. 

Da Hong Bao by Genesis Gaming is one of those titles you instantly fall in love with! It’s a no-nonsense game that delivers in all ways that matter the most. 

Not only that, but it features a rather interesting special features mechanic that we just don’t see too often these days. If you’re looking for a unique experience…

… that has that oriental vibe to it, look no further! 

A Simple Yet Captivating Theme 

Simple themes go a long way in the world of online slots. While tastes definitely differ on this matter…

…we can all agree that simple, streamlined themes bring fewer distractions. Fewer distractions mean better player experience in the long run. 

Da Hong Bao is somewhere in between. The theme in this game is detailed enough to successfully set the mood of the game…

… but not overbearing in terms of colors, design or anything else for that matter. The more time you spend in-game, the more you feel like you’re relaxing in a courtyard of an ancient oriental compound. 

Truth be told we have to attribute some of that immersion to the lovely music score that runs in the background! The software provider behind this title has used traditional instruments from the Far-East in order to improve the atmosphere of the game. They get an A for effort.

Symbol design is on point. Even the lowest paying ones are complex and have a bunch of awesome graphical details. But wait, there’s more! 

Once you spin a winning combo, all of the symbols come to life with various animations. Even though the theme itself is simple, this title is an absolute eye candy for sure! 

Betting Options and Functions 

If there is one thing Genesis Gaming knows how to do right, it’s the user interface. They use a similar or same setup across most of their games.

You might ask yourself, is that a good thing? 

That depends on how good the UI is. In this case, it definitely is a good thing. Everything is right where you would expect it to be. All of the icons are clear, clean and leave nothing to speculation. 

Betting options are exciting, to say the least! 

You can set the bet value to be anywhere from 0.05 credits to staggering 20,000 credits. Here’s the kicker – there are 50 paylines. That means that your maximum total bet can be a cool million credits!

In other words, you can play it safe or you can go for that high risk – high reward experience. Free slots don’t get much more exciting than that. 

The Rabbit Hole of Special Features 

Most titles you can find right now have some sort of a special feature or a mini-game included on top of the core game. The same goes for this game. However, Da Hong Bao stands out from most other offerings in this segment. 

The mini-game you get is basically an advanced free spin feature. What makes it so special is the way this feature is structured. 

Scatter symbols trigger free spins. If you get 3 scatter symbols, you are awarded a re-spin. On an odd chance that you get 3 or more scatters in that re-spin, you are awarded 9 Lucky Spins. Additional scatters rolled in this mode yield 9 more free-spins. 

Winning 4 scatter symbols awards you with 9 Fortune Spins. The difference between this mode and the previous one are locked God of Wealth wilds that can occur in the fifth reel. 

Next up is the Dragon Spins feature. This one you trigger by getting 5 scatter symbols. Dragon Spins bring locking wilds just like Fortune spins…

…but this time around the winnings are doubled. 

Even though they aren’t unique, the special features in this title add so much value to the gameplay!

Our Take: 

High risk, high reward betting options, immersive theme, great soundtrack, and innovative special features all make this game an instant classic. The studio behind it is known for their attention to detail…

…but they’ve certainly outperformed themselves with this one! This game is a must-try for any new players as well as more experienced ones.