Introduction to Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots
Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots is a casino slot from Peter & Sons that delivers on a fantasy theme with a strange theater-like setting. Peter & Sons are known for their very unique art styles, and while they may not always be the highest graphical quality, they definitely stand out in an industry that, for some reason, just really loves simple Fruit slots. Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots delivers on a rather unique marionette theater setting, with the titular dragon built out of wood and screws, and it is something we’ve rarely seen in slots before, with the only example at the top of our heads being Fawkes by Wicked Games. When it comes to gameplay, while the 3 Pots is a titular feature, we would argue that the core mechanic is the Collect Zone as it’s the only way to collect Cash Prizes and Jackpots, as well as all 3 Pot bonuses being based around it, coming with Multipliers, Double Collect Zones, and an expanded playing grid, which, in turn, also expands the Collect Zone. So, while light on features, it actually offers quite a few layers and mechanics to make features and bonuses feel impactful and engaging. So, come along to a theater fantasy world where fake bushes and trees may just hide Jackpots worth up to the max win of 5,000X the bet.
Peter & Sons delivers on a uniquely theater-styled slot release in the form of Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots, with gameplay centered around Collect Zone Cash Prizes and Jackpots alongside 3 different bonuses for the bonus game.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots is a video slot from Peter & Sons with 5 Reels, 5 Rows, and 40 Paylines. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.1 and a Max.bet of 200. Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots comes with a higher-than-average RTP of 96.54%, a hit frequency of 28.07%, medium/high volatility, and an okay max win of 5,000X the bet. However, do take note that the max win probability is 1 in 2,793,296 spins, and that the game comes in multiple versions with lower RTPs of 94% and 91%.
As we said before, the playing grid is set on a small marionette theater, with the playing grid, its symbols, the background bushes, and the dragon itself all being made of wood, with a painted, static backdrop. At least to us, this is a pretty cool, unique setting that definitely leaves a lasting impression. You can play the game on most desktops, notepads, and mobiles.
The lower-paying symbols are various wooden emblems, including green clovers, blue spades, purple diamonds, red hearts, and orange stars. Creating a win with 5 of the same symbols will pay out 1X to 1.5X the bet. The higher-paying symbols are various weapons and equipment, including a club, a sword, a crossbow, and a helmet. Landing a win with 5 of the same symbols pays out 2X to 10X the bet. Then we have the Special Symbols, which include Wild Symbols, three differently colored Scatter Gems, and Coin Symbols, which you can learn more about in the Feature section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots?
You can win up to 5,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots?
The features are Wild Symbols, Collect Zone, Free Spins, Ante Bet, and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbols
Wild Symbols help form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all paying symbols except Scatter Gem Symbols.
Collect Zone
Coin Symbols may appear on the playing grid with random Cash Prizes and Jackpots, including Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand, with prizes ranging from 0.3X to 5,000X the bet. However, Coin Symbols can only be paid out if they land within the Collect Zone, a framed zone that appears in random positions on each spin in a random size ranging from 2x2 to 5x5.
Free Spins
There are 3 types of Scatter Gem Symbols that are collected upon landing and have a random chance to trigger the Free Spins feature with the corresponding color bonus. The bonus game is played with 5 spins, which can be increased by landing additional Scatter Gems and upgrading the Collect Zone size, with each new level needing 4 Scatter Gem Symbols. The 3 types of color bonuses are as follows:
Blue Multiplier = During the bonus game, the Collect Zone has a Multiplier, starting at 1X, and will increase by +1X for each Collect Zone upgrade.
Red Double Collect Zone = During the bonus game, two Collect Zones, starting at 2x2, appear on the reels. If the two zones overlap, the Coins in the overlap are collected 3 times.
Green Expand = The bonus game is played on an 8x5 playing grid and starts with a 3x3 Collect Zone that can grow up to 8x5 in size.
For each Collect Zone Upgrade, you will also be awarded +3 spins. Multiple Gem Bonuses can also trigger at the same time, and if all three are triggered at once, you will be awarded the Super Bonus Game.
Ante Bet
By turning on the Ante Bet, you double your chances of triggering the Free Spins feature, but at the cost of increasing your current bet by 2X.
Feature Buy
Through the Feature Buy, you can instantly trigger the Free Spins feature for a price based on the current bet.
50X = Awards the Random Bonus Game, granting 5 spins and a random Gem Bonus.
125X = Awards the Super Free Spins with all 3 Gem Bonuses.
Final Thoughts on Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots
When we first saw Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots, its presentation instantly hooked us, something we can say about many Peter & Sons releases. But it’s not just that the studio usually delivers on unique styles, it’s that they do so with high-quality graphics and interesting themes or settings. In this case, fantasy and dragon themes are more than abundant, even from Peter & Sons themselves, as seen in releases like Abrakadabra and Dragon Blox, but they leave an impression through their art styles, and Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots does that perfectly.
We keep seeing more and more 3 Pot mechanic releases, as if the trend will only continue to grow day by day, and it seems like Peter & Sons wanted to have another go at it after the release of Roman Glory. In Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots, while also being centered around Coin Collecting, it works a bit differently through the Collect Zone, a mechanic that we quite enjoyed for its volatile potential and many fun bonuses. The best part of it is that Coins and the Collect Zone are all present in the base game, allowing even the most regular spins to actually have some impact. On top of this, the 3 Pot bonuses have quite the potential, especially if they trigger together, as who would ever say no to two Expanded Collect Zones overlapping, meaning they will collect a Coin thrice, with some Multiplier sprinkled on top. So while it may look light on features and be just another 3 Pot game, Peter & Sons delivers on a great slot experience with interesting mechanics that make spins feel fun and, at times, explosive.
Dragon Guardian: 3 Pots is another classic Peter & Sons release, coming with a unique art style and great 3 Pot mechanics centered around its Collect Zone, Cash Prizes, and Jackpots.
