Panda Magic Slots

There are not many games that we are truly impressed by in the online slot world. We have pretty much played them all, and we like quite a few of them, but a lot of them are admittedly somewhat similar. Even though the title of Panda Magic might have you think this is another one of those games, when you get down to the nitty-gritty, it is anything but! What Real Time Gaming did here is truly magical, and you won't find a better game based around pandas no matter how hard you look.

They took a wonderful concept, similar to the likes of what you would see in Kung Fu Panda, and really knocked it out of the park with everything else. It is a joy to look at, plays very well, and has all of the standard things you would come to expect. We really can't think of anything that we dislike about the game, even looking at it right now as we make this review, leaving a smile on our face. Many developers are very cheap when they try to make games based on things like this, but that's not at all what they did here. It's a game that is fair for anyone to enjoy, and the longer you play, the more you will appreciate it.

There are also many innovative features that you don't see in other games. This 5-reel video slot offers a grand total of 1024 ways to win. You can trigger up to 30 free spins via the Magic Ticket scatter symbol, during which your winnings are doubled and more free spins can be retriggered. Exciting bonus rounds include the Panda Magic Feature and More Magic Feature. It is very rare to see a game this pretty take risks with the gameplay, but they did both very well. You will be left with a smile firmly placed on your face—we still have one even as we think about it now. We recommend it completely to anyone and everyone!

What You Can Expect

First and foremost, you can expect production values that will absolutely blow your mind! All of the graphics are so well drawn that we have a hard time believing they are even in a slot machine you're playing on the Internet. We actually do a double take, wondering if they had gotten the official license from DreamWorks. Instead, not only did they take the common idea and run with it, but we would argue they did a much better job than the original. This one is far more interesting, cute, and full of character. We'd prefer if this had been made into the movie instead!

As far as gameplay goes, you're in for a pretty good time. They keep this one fast and furious, focusing on the wide variety of paylines you can activate. With the maximum being 1024 ways, there is no shortage of action. This is amazing to us, and we smile every time we think about it.

It's also a game that will hold your interest for a long time, thanks to the free spins that crop up frequently. It keeps players glued to their seats, almost like getting free coins. We are not complaining—we had a blast!

Game Features and Symbols

Panda Magic is a 5-reel video bonus slot with 1024 ways to win, themes of East, Magic, and Animals, coin sizes starting at $0.01, 1 coin per line, and a maximum bet of $125. The Magic Ticket is the scatter symbol. Symbols include Amulet, Candles, Crystal Ball, Magic Book, Magic Hat, Magic Ticket, Mushroom, Owl, Pagoda, Panda Magic, Potion, and Red Panda. Bonus rounds feature the Panda Magic Feature and More Magic Feature, with up to 30 free spins available.

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What They Could Have Improved

There really is not a whole lot we would change about this game. As is usually our criticism, we wish there was a large progressive jackpot hanging over the entire experience. That does not mean the rest is not great, however. They could have added one and it would have been fun. It might have complemented the 1024 paylines perfectly. More is usually better with features like that, without impeding the gameplay.

General Style and Presentation

The game looks like it was drawn by a professional illustrator from the concept art world. It may very well have been created by the artist behind Kung Fu Panda—that's how good it is! It's a nice mixture of cool tones, mostly blues and purples, with offsets of green and red to make features pop. It has a nighttime magical vibe, somewhat like the Harry Potter series but not as grim. This is more along the lines of what we would have preferred for Harry Potter.

Summing Up the Game

Panda Magic Slots is our favorite panda-themed game we have ever seen, and probably the best ever made. Admittedly a low bar, but no less of a compliment. If you're into intricate betting options, have time to enjoy it, and like top production values akin to DreamWorks films, this game is tailored for you—with extras you didn't know you'd love! It's wonderful all around and ranks in our top eight games ever played. Maybe top three—it's that good! With a progressive jackpot, it might be number one.