Introduction to DJ Neko
DJ Neko is a casino slot from Fat Panda, letting you party all night long with your favorite feline companion. While quite a popular word used in the casino world, a fun fact you might not know is that the word "Neko" actually means Cat in Japanese. Fat Panda decided to take the title of the game quite literally, since the game is about, well, a DJing cat. DJ Neko fully embraces the feeling of being at the club, blasting some good tunes as you spin and filling the reels with bright neon colors as you land hits. With this, we have a few fun features. Still, as this is a Fat Panda game, the focus is more on mobile play, and that is evident in its features, which are relatively lightweight. Starting with the main star of the show, the Money Symbols, which, when landed, can have Cash Prize Values of up to 5,000X the bet. These can be found either in the base game or the Free Spins bonus game, which is filled with only Money Symbols and blanks to make it easier to collect and Cash in on the wins so you can reach the max win of 5,000X the bet.
Take to the club in DJ Neko and dance all night while cashing home on nonstop Money Symbols. If you want to let loose and try the game out for yourself, then be sure to check out the DJ Neko demo.
Theme, Gameplay & Payouts
DJ Neko is a video slot from Fat Panda with 3 Reels, a 3-4-3 Row Setup, and 10 Paylines. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.1 and a Max.bet of 240. DJ Neko comes with a higher-than-average RTP of 96.5%, but take note that there are multiple other versions with lower RTPs at 95.5% and 94.5%. The game is played with a hit frequency of 22.22% and a medium/high volatility, making hits happen rather often with chances of landing it big and reaching the max win of 5,000X the bet.
From the neon playing grid, you'll find yourself in a club, with the titular DJ Neko sitting above the reels, keeping the music and rhythm going all night long. The bumping music gets more and more upbeat as you hit wins, and especially when you enter the Free Spins bonus game. You can play this game on most desktops, mobiles, and notepads.
The lower-paying symbols are Q, K, and A. Creating a win with 3 of the same symbols will pay out 0.2X to 0.5X the bet. The higher-paying symbols are a pair of headphones, a record player, and golden boots. Landing a win with 3 of the same symbols pays out 1X to 10X the bet. There are two Special Symbols as well, and these are the Wild and Money Symbols, but more on those in the feature section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot DJ Neko?
You can win up to 5,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot DJ Neko?
The features are Wild Symbols, Money Symbols, and Free Spins.
Wild Symbols
Wild Symbols help form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all symbols except Money Symbols.
Money Symbols
Money Symbols can land on all reels and will come with a random value ranging from 0.5X to 5,000X the bet. However, to collect and cash out on the prizes, you have to land 5 or more Money Symbols on screen to be able to get paid.
Free Spins
Whenever a Money Symbol lands, there is a random chance to trigger the Free Spins feature with 8 spins. During the bonus game, only blanks and Money Symbols can land.
Final Thoughts on DJ Neko
Fat Panda delivers on another great, vibrant, mobile-first slot game, which we had quite a bit of fun with, even with its light package and simple spins. While the studio started a bit slow with its Lucky series, it has since been able to spread its wings, and we've started to really see what they are capable of creating, as seen with DJ Neko or previous releases like Code of Cairo and Fortune of Aztec. However, we are definitely not saying that these games are perfect, but they are definitely more interesting than other games we've seen. DJ Neko in itself barely measures up to rocking 3 features, but thanks to its theme and neon graphics, it can stand on its own two feet, or maybe we should instead say paws. But, is it enough to create a meaningful and interesting slot experience for mobile gaming? We can move over to the gameplay section and discuss it more there.
Starting with stats, we are sitting at a higher-than-average RTP of 96.5%, a hit frequency of 22%, and a good max win of 5,000X the bet. While it's nothing crazy or out of the ordinary, it's pretty solid all around. The main feature of the game, the Money Symbols, are actually quite potent, being able to instantly pay out the max win in one Cash Prize, however, the Collect mechanic feels a bit off, especially in the base game, as you need to land a minimum of 5+ Money Symbols to be able to get paid, which, sadly, rarely happens. The Free Spins bonus game makes this easier, removing all other symbols and leaving only blanks and Money Symbols. Still, we wish we had seen something else that would spice up the gameplay loop in the bonus game, such as retriggers, a multiplier, or even progressive levels. However, we also understand that the game focuses on simple spins, so please take our suggestion with a grain of salt. So, if the club calls to you, then you might want to check out DJ Neko, and we would recommend you try a few spins on the dancefloor in the game's demo beforehand.
DJ Neko is a slot with good tunes, plenty of Money Symbols, and a Free Spins bonus game that will keep you bumping until morning.
