Of course! The **Dancing Drums** slot by Light & Wonder (formerly SG Digital) is famous for its engaging and potentially lucrative bonus features, which are deeply tied to its Chinese New Year/Prosperity theme.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the **Dancing Drums Bonus** and how it works:
### The Two Main Bonus Triggers
The bonus is triggered by landing **Fu Bat** (Fortune) or **Cai Shen** (God of Wealth) symbols.
1. **Fu Bat (Scatter) Bonus**: Land **3, 4, or 5 Fu Bat symbols** anywhere on the reels.
* You are awarded **8, 10, or 12 free spins**, respectively.
* This is the standard Free Spins round.
2. **Cai Shen (Jackpot) Bonus**: Land **3, 4, or 5 Cai Shen symbols** anywhere on the reels.
* This triggers the **Jackpot Bonus Game** (more on this below).
* This is separate from the free spins and is your chance to win one of the progressive jackpots.
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### 1. The Free Spins Bonus (Fu Bat)
* **Mechanics**: Before the round starts, one regular symbol is randomly chosen to become a **special expanding symbol** for the duration of the free spins.
* **Expanding Symbol**: When this chosen symbol lands in any position on a reel, it expands to cover the entire reel. This can create massive wins if you get multiple reels covered.
* **Retriggers**: Landing 3 or more Fu Bat scatters during the free spins awards **additional free spins**.
* **Strategy Tip**: The key to a big win in this round is getting a high-paying symbol (like the Gong, Lantern, or Ace) as your expanding symbol.
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### 2. The Jackpot Bonus Game (Cai Shen)
This is the most exciting feature. Landing the Cai Shen symbols takes you to a separate screen with **a grid of drums and golden coins**.
* **How it Works**:
* You start by picking drums to reveal coin amounts, which are added to your total.
* The goal is to find **three matching jackpot symbols** (Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand).
* Finding three of the same jackpot awards that jackpot.
* The game ends when you reveal the **”Collect”** symbol, at which point you win the total coin value you’ve accumulated, plus any jackpot you may have triggered.
* **The Four Progressive Jackpots**:
* **Mini**: Smallest, but most frequent.
* **Minor**: Medium-tier.
* **Major**: Large, often a significant win.
* **Grand**: The top prize. It grows with every bet placed on the game across the network until it is won.
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### The “Super” Versions (Super Dancing Drums / Dancing Drums Prosperity)
You’ll often find “Super” versions of this game. The core bonuses are the same, but with a crucial addition:
* **Super Charge Feature**: Every time a Fu Bat or Cai Shen symbol lands in the base game (even if it doesn’t trigger the bonus), it charges a meter on the side of the reels.
* **Once Charged**: The next bonus you trigger (either Free Spins or Jackpot Game) becomes a **”Super” version**.
* **Super Free Spins**: You get to select your expanding symbol from a choice of three, giving you control over a potentially higher-paying symbol.
* **Super Jackpot Game**: The bonus game starts with several jackpot symbols already revealed, significantly increasing your odds of winning a jackpot, especially the Grand.
### Key Tips for Players:
1. **The “Super” versions are generally preferred** because the charge meter gives you more control and better odds in the bonuses.
2. **Bet Sizes**: The jackpots (especially Grand) often have a minimum bet requirement to be eligible. Always check the game rules.
3. **Volatility**: Dancing Drums is a **medium-to-high volatility** slot. This means bonuses may not trigger frequently, but when they do, they can deliver substantial wins.
4. **Focus on the Bonus Triggers**: The base game wins are often small. The main excitement and big win potential are locked in the two bonus features.
In summary, the Dancing Drums slot bonus system is a two-part engine: the **Free Spins** with expanding symbols for big reel wins, and the **Jackpot Bonus Game** for a shot at progressive prizes. The “Super” upgrade adds a strategic layer that makes the features even more rewarding. Good luck, and may the drums bring you fortune
