Long Pao

Long Pao is another Asian-themed video slot that is developed by NetEnt. The game will take you back in time to meet the last Imperial family in China. The game will introduce the player to the Qing Dynasty and its emperor. Players will be amused to know that Long Pao can be played on both desktop and mobile devices.

QUICK INFO

Game Fact	Detail
Game:	Long Pao
Provider:	NetEnt
RTP:	96.96%
Volatility:	Medium
Reels x Rows:	5×3
Paylines:	25
Max Payout:	3000x
Bonus Game:	Yes
Feature Hit Frequency:	N/A
Jackpot:	No
Features:	FreeSpins, FreeSpins Multiplier, Respin Locking Win, Respins, Scatter symbols, Wild
Game Release Date:	2019-11-06

Long Pao by NetEnt

Long Pao will let you travel back in time to visit the Imperial Palace and meet the powerful emperor of the Qing Dynasty. This is an Asian/Chinese-themed video slot game that comes with comic-styled visuals and traditional music and sound effects that complete the theme.

The game’s appearance may look simple for some enthusiasts but believe us when we say that it is packed with lots of potential that will make spinning the reels fun and exciting.

Long Pao has a 5-reel and 3-row appearance with 25 ways to win. The game also has a generous 96.96% RTP and medium volatility. What makes the game fascinating is the potential winning that can reach up to 3000x of the total played bet size.

Paytable & Paylines

Long Pao is an Asian-themed game with a comic-style appearance. It is filled with vibrant colors and designed to attract players of different levels. The reels are likewise packed with images and symbols that depict part of the history of China and their relevance to getting big rewards, alongside the game’s offer of 25 ways to win.

Looking at the game’s paytable, you’ll see standard playing card symbols (J, Q, K, and A royals) that have been given an Asian twist that will remind you of the common symbols used in China during the said dynasty. There is also the image of the sword, princess, empress, prince, and emperor. Among these symbols, the emperor is considered to be the most valuable.

Game Features

NetEnt has packed Long Pao with special features that will ensure its players of the potential winnings and chances of winning they can get. The features added to Long Pao are the wild symbol, scatter symbol, and sticky win respin.

• Wild Symbol – the Chinese symbol for Long Pao, the meaning is similar to the dragon robe, is the game’s wild symbol. The symbol appears only on the second to the fifth reels only and replaces the other regular symbol to form the winning combinations.
• Scatter Symbol – the dragon icon marked with “Free Spin!” is the scatter of the game. The symbol’s appearance will trigger the game’s sticky win respin feature.
• Sticky Win Respin Feature – this feature is triggered when at least three scatters land at the start of the spin sequence. The scatters are locked in place, and respin is awarded to get a bigger chance to land more matching symbols for more winning combinations. This feature continues as long as symbols are added to the winning combinations. It will only cease when the reels do not have any new symbol. 

Conclusion & verdict

Long Pao by NetEnt Gaming is an Ancient Chinese-themed slot game that introduces you to the last imperial family across its five reels led by a powerful emperor of the Qing dynasty. The simple yet comic book art-inspired visuals of Long Pao really shine with its symbol designs and backdrop though more can be desired with its animations.

In terms of gameplay, this 5×3 grid consists of free spins, scatter symbols, and sticky win respins, which, when triggered, will continue to spin the reel for free until winning combinations stops appearing. Add to this, its high RTP of 96.96% and medium volatility make Long Pao an easy recommendation for any type of player.

Overall, NetEnt did a wonderful job with its execution of Long Pao. The animations and soundtrack may be lacking due to its straightforward nature, but its gameplay and mechanics carry the load as it is still an easy slot game to recommend, even for players looking for a more immersive experience.

Rating by 1001spins.com