Introduction to House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is a casino slot from Blueprint Gaming, inviting you once again to the shores of Westeros. Following its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to bring the Game of Thrones story to online slots, Blueprint Gaming has already delivered branded releases such as Game of Thrones. This time, the studio turns its attention to the prequel, House of the Dragon, which focuses on the reign of the Targaryens and the Dance of the Dragons. Just like its predecessor, it features the official soundtrack and characters, creating an authentic experience for fans of the show. However, this is a reskin of Red Hot Catch that offers the same Collection and Pot mechanics. We wish the dragons of Westeros would get the unique experience they deserve, instead of overly familiar gameplay with underwhelming stats.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
House of the Dragon is a video slot by Blueprint Gaming that features 5 reels, 4 rows, and 20 paylines. You can select bet sizes ranging from 0.1 to 100, with a default RTP of 94%, which is considered below industry average. Operators can also choose to use 93%, 92X, or 90%. You spin the reels with medium volatility, a hit frequency of 20%, and offering potential wins up to 3,000X the bet. On average, it takes 200 spins to trigger the Bonus Game.
The game’s design is based on the hit TV show House of the Dragon, featuring familiar characters and elements from the series, along with an immersive and dark Westeros-inspired atmosphere. The regular spins take place in a dragon pit, among gold and fire-breathing creatures. The 5x4 game grid is in the middle of the screen, with Dragon Pots above each reel. If you want to boost the gaming experience for a cost, activate the Express Bet button on the right side. All other buttons, including the Spin and Bet Size, can be found below the reels. You can play House of the Dragon on all mobile devices, desktops, and notepads. You create a winning combination by landing 3 or more of the same symbol types on adjacent reels starting at the leftmost reel.
The lower-paying symbols are J, Q, K, and A. Landing 5 of the same symbol type pays 2.5X. The higher-paying symbols are Criston Cole, Corlys Velaryon, Alicent Hightower, and Rhaenyra Targaryen. Landing 5 of the same symbol type pays between 5X and 25X.
The game’s Wild Symbol has the text “Wild” and can only appear on reels 2, 3, and 4. The Collect Symbol is a dragon, and can appear on reels 1 and 5, collecting all Coin Symbols (Targaryen coins) in view. The Scatter Symbols are dragon eggs, and whenever they land in view, they get collected in the respective Dragon Pots above the reels, with a random chance of triggering the corresponding Bonus Game feature. However, landing 3 Scatter Symbols is guaranteed to trigger the Bonus Game. Let’s find out what kind of features this game has to offer.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot of House of the Dragon?
The max win is 3,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot of House of the Dragon?
The features of this slot game are Wild Symbol, Cash Collect, Dragon’s Wheel, Syrax Strike Modifiers, Bonus Game (Dance of the Dragons Spins), and Express Bet.
Wild Symbol
The Wild Symbol substitutes all symbols except the Scatter, Collect, and Coin Symbols and helps you create winning combinations. It can only appear on reels 2, 3, and 4.
Cash Collect
This feature can be triggered whenever a Collect Symbol (dragon) lands on reels 1 and/or 5, collecting all Coin Symbols in view. The Collect Symbol will expand and cover the entire reel, and award the total value of all Coin Symbols on the reels. The provider has not announced the specific values.
Dragon’s Wheel
The Coin Symbols can also appear as a Special Coin Symbol featuring a mini-reel. It can land on all reels, and when it gets collected by a Collect Symbol, it will trigger the Dragon’s Wheel and award an initial Cash Prize of 5X, 6X, 7X, 8X, 10X, 12X, 15X, 20X, 25X, 30X, 50X, 75X, or 100X the bet during the Base Game. During the Bonus Game, it can award up to 150X the bet.
Landing 1, 2, or 3 more Dragon Emblems on the mini-reel will increase the prize and award a respin. Landing a blank symbol will end the feature and award the shown cash prize. Hitting the top prize awards the Super Bonus Feature, which is 10 Bonus Game Spins with all Dragon Pots activated.
Syrax Strike Modifiers
This feature can be randomly triggered by landing a Coin Symbol, activating one of the following modifiers:
Bonus Boost = Additional Scatter Symbols are added to the reels to guarantee the Bonus Game.
Syrax’s Fury = Additional Collect and Coin Symbols are added to the reels.
Wild Fire = Additional Wild Symbols are added to reels 2, 3, and 4.
Syrax’s Breath = A losing spin is transformed into a winning one.
Dance of the Dragons Spins
This feature can be triggered by landing 3 of the same Scatter Symbol on the reels during the Base Game, awarding 10 Dragon Spins. Landing a Scatter Symbol on the reels can also randomly trigger the corresponding Bonus Game feature.
During the Bonus Game, you play the game with the same Base Game mechanics, such as Cash Collect and Modifiers. And triggering an additional Dragon Pots above the reels by the respective Scatter Symbol will award +5 additional Dragon Spins.
The following Bonus Game features can be triggered:
Dragon’s Chest = A new Cash Prize Symbol (Dragon Chest) is added to the reels. This symbol type shows the total value of all Coin Symbols in view before it is collected by the Collect Symbol.
Dragon’s Fire = During this feature, only blanks, Coin, Scatter, and Collect Symbols can land in view.
Fire and Blood = During every spin, a Collect Multiplier up to 10X will be awarded, which will be applied to all Coin Symbols collected. However, it doesn’t apply to the Dragon Chest Symbol.
Dragon’s Boost = Coin Symbol will be boosted by up to 5X.
Dragon’s Lock = When the Collect Feature is triggered, you are awarded a respin for additional Cash, Collect, and Scatter Symbols. After each respin, any new symbols will be locked in position, and another respin is triggered. Continues until no new symbols appear.
Express Bet
Activate the Express Bet for an extra cost of 20% of the current bet, increasing the chance of triggering the Bonus Game.
Final Thoughts on House of the Dragon
“Fire will reign.” Blueprint Gaming continues its branded collaboration, following up its Game of Thrones release with another visit to the world of Westeros. House of the Dragon is a Game of Thrones prequel set nearly 200 years earlier, when House Targaryen still ruled Westeros. The series explores the family’s struggle to retain the Iron Throne, resulting in the devastating civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. We appreciate the official soundtrack and characters from the show, which present an authentic design with great attention to detail while keeping its familiar Blueprint Gaming vibe.
As mentioned in the Introduction, this is a reskin of Red Hot Catch, released earlier this year. The two games share the same stats, gameplay, and win potential, with the visuals being the only major difference. In terms of stats, it doesn’t impress, as the max win is capped at 3,000X the bet, and the RTP of 94% is below the industry average, meaning you can expect a lower theoretical return over the long run, although this does not necessarily impact your individual playing session. With that said, there is still some decent win potential, especially during the Bonus Game when several Dragon Pots are activated at once, but the overall gameplay feels recycled.
