Introduction to Lucky Panda
Lucky Panda is a casino slot game from Fat Panda, which takes us back to the studio's most beloved series. If you’re new to Fat Panda, then you should know that, well, for one, they’re a subsidiary studio of Pragmatic Play. But, more importantly, they started out by creating games as part of the Lucky series, focused on the various animals in the Chinese Zodiac Calendar, which later expanded with games like Lucky Dog and Lucky Phoenix. These games, as well as the rest of the studio’s portfolio, have always been focused on mobile gameplay. We’ve always had a weird soft spot for Fat Panda, as their games, while lacking in a lot of areas, still have a certain small charm about them, and Lucky Panda seems to be one like many others, rocking simple gameplay centered around Wild Symbols, Random Multipliers, and Multiplier Reels during the Free Spins bonus game. So, while the game may be relatively straightforward, even being played on a 3x3 playing grid, it can still deliver on some good payouts, but it does sit at a max win of 2,000X the bet.
Take a trip back to China to celebrate the Panda in Lucky Panda. If you’re a fan of the previous series or are looking for new mobile-friendly slot games, then be sure to check out the demo.
Theme, Gameplay & Payouts
Lucky Panda is a video slot from Fat Panda with 3 Reels, 3 Rows, and 5 Paylines. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.05 and a Max.bet of 240. Lucky Panda comes with a better-than-average RTP of 96.5%, but take note that there are multiple versions with a lower RTP at 95.5% and 94.5%. You’ll be playing the game with a hit frequency of 21.09% and a medium volatility, making hits happen every so often, with a good chance of hitting solid payouts, and maybe even reaching the max win of 2,000X the bet. However, the max win probability sits at a 1 in 2,469,136 spins, and the Free Spins frequency averages out at 1 in 141.05 spins.
The game is set in a small town in China with a large pagoda temple and many blossoming sakura trees in the background. Underneath the playing grid stands the titular Lucky Panda, cheering you on for each spin and keeping an eye on the Random Multiplier Bonus. You can play the game on most notepads, mobiles, and desktops.
The lower-paying symbols are bamboo, fireworks, and drums. Creating a win with 3 of the same symbols will pay out 0.4X to 1X the bet. The higher-paying symbols are a gourd, a koi fish, and a treasure chest. Landing a win with 3 of the same symbols pays out 2X to 10X the bet. Additionally, you’ll also find Wild Symbols on the reels, but more on that special symbol in the next part.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Lucky Panda?
You can win up to 2,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot Lucky Panda?
The features are Wild Symbols, Random Multiplier Bonus, and Free Spins.
Wild Symbols
Wild Symbols help form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all symbols.
Random Multiplier Bonus
Randomly on any spin, a win can be multiplied by a random Multiplier of 2X, 5X, or 10X.
Free Spins
Whenever a Wild Symbol lands, it can randomly trigger the Free Spins bonus game with 8 spins. During the feature, on top of the playing grid, two or three Multipliers will land, multiplying any wins by the sum of those Multipliers. The feature can be retriggered randomly by landing another Wild Symbol.
Final Thoughts on Lucky Panda
Lucky Panda is a return to the origins of Fat Panda, that being the Zodiac-themed Lucky series, however, while still set in China, funnily enough, the Panda isn’t actually part of the Zodiac calendar, unlike the animals in Lucky Ox, Lucky Monkey, and more. But even so, Lucky Panda shows quite an upgrade to those previous games, released only earlier in the same year, but mostly on a visual level. Sadly, most of these games come with the same theme and setting, only really changing the current animal, but still set in some random Chinese-esque town with vibrant colors and traditional buildings. There isn’t much else to say about this game, which we haven’t said before, as they’re mostly the same, mobile-friendly games that are perfect to pick up and play, but really lack the depth or interesting mechanics to feel thought-provoking, which can really hinder it in the long run. Even so, we know there are a ton of players out there that love Fat Panda releases, especially the Lucky series, and that is because of this simplicity and ease of access. But let us move over to the gameplay and really discuss this simplicity.
Starting with the stats, we have a pretty good RTP of 96.5%, a hit frequency of 21.09%, and a max win of 2,000X the bet. While that all sounds good and dandy, the max win does sit at a probability of 1 in 2,469,136 spins. Regarding gameplay, it is all about Multipliers, be it from the Random Multiplier Bonus, which can trigger on any spin, or the Free Spins Multipliers. Starting with the Random Multiplier Bonus, it’s really the only interesting thing about the base game, as outside of that, there’s only the Wild Symbols, which have no bonus effects to speak of. But what Wilds can do is that sometimes they will trigger the Free Spins feature, which comes with even more Multipliers, and it is here that, with quite some luck, you can get lucky with Multipliers and wins to hit it big, as there are a few symbols that have pretty good payouts. We wish we had seen some more interesting parts about the base game, as the Random Multiplier Bonus can take ages before activating, and when it does, it might just give you a small 2X multiplier on an already small win. But that’s the nature of the game, and Lucky Panda definitely follows in the footsteps of its peers in being a simple game that lacks mechanics, but is easy to understand and play. If you’re a fan of the Lucky series or just want to hop into a game right now, then maybe you would want to check out the game’s demo, which we host here on our website.
Lucky Panda is a slot with Random Multipliers in the base game, and even more bonus Multipliers in the Free Spins.
