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5 Lucky Lions Slots Review

The Habanero Slots catalogue, also known as Spina Zonke games on Hollywoodbets, contains quite a few Chinese inspired slots. 5 Lucky Lions, a 6 reel, 88 paylines slot is the most expensive one. But this shouldn’t hold you back to explore this great slot.

In our review we cover everything you need to know before spinning the reels and also provide you a free 5 Lucky Lions demo play functionality.

Where to Play 5 Lucky Lions

This slot game is currently available at 4 SA betting sites. On Hollywoodbets you find it in the Spina Zonke section, while on Betway it is under Casino Games -> Slots. Lastly on Supabets you can access the game via the Instant Games section. Moreover, the game has recently be added to YesPlay’s slots section.

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How to Play 5 Lucky Lions

Set within an old, moss covered temple surrounded by ancient statues you meet 5 Lucky Lions and transfer to Ancient China. When you spin the reels you might think you are at a Chinese Ney Year parade with colourful lions and dancing symbols. The background music is also traditional Chinese and very soothing.

Symbols

Overall this slot has 13 symbols paying up to 100x over 88 fixed paylines.

The high paying symbols are 5 lions, each having its own colour: red, pink, yellow, purple and green. The red lion is the best high paying one while the green one is the lowest paying of the high win symbols.

In addition, there are 6 low win symbols all in gold with the letters A, K, Q and J as well as the numbers 9 and 10.

The Wild symbol which can substitute all other symbols to create big wins is a smiling, cymbal holding Chinese character.

Moreover, there is the red drum scatter symbols which pays – drumrolls – a great 100x your stake.

Will the lions rain you good fortune or bring destruction in this 88 paylines slot? You might know that number 8 is a lucky number in Chinese belief so hopefully the 88 paylines of 5 Lucky Lions slot bring you good fortune and wealth.

Features

Free Spins bonus round

Land 3 or more red drum scatter symbols on the reels and you enter the free spins bonus round. At the start of it you pick one of the 5 dragons. Whichever one you chose it will be the only one that appears during the free spins. Moreover before each free spin 4 of the selected lion symbols are stacked on any of the 6 reels. As the lions have different values lower ones award you more free games than the higher paying ones.

  • Red Lion = 8 free games
  • Pink Lion = 10 free games
  • Yellow Lion = 12 free games
  • Purple Lion = 15 free games
  • Green Lion = 18 free games

So, pick the right lion and discover a wealth of riches and rewards. But beware, good fortune awaits only the bravest of players.

Jackpot

The game features usually a progressive jackpot but it is not activated across the 3 South African betting sites which have the game. But on Hollywoodbets it is included in the Spina Zonke Jackpot Races. The same applies to Supabets’ jackpot race. Hence you can win additional cash on top of your winnings by spinning this slot.

Cost per spin

5 Lucky Lions has 88 fixed paylines. Therefore, you can’t customise them. But you can adjust both coin size and bet level according to your preferences. The minimum bet is 88c (coin: 0.01 ; bet level 1) while the maximum you can bet per spin on Hollywoodbets and Betway is R440 (coin: 0.50; bet level 10). On Supabets you can even bet up to a maximum per spin of R1,760 (coin: 2; bet level 10). 5 Lucky Lions is the most expensive slot within the Habanero range so it’s important you manage your bankroll and make use of free demo play to get familiar with it.

5 Lucky Lions Free Demo

Before you go on and register with one of the betting sites that has the slot you can play it here for free. No download or registration required. Simply click on “Play Demo For Free” and spin the slot as often as you want. Learn about the key features and try the free spins bonus round. In case you run out of funds during the demo play please just refresh the page and start playing again.

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Key Facts

  • Provider/Developer: Habanero
  • Release Date: 2019
  • RTP: up to 97.93 %
  • Volatility: medium
  • Bonus Features: Free Spins
  • Min. bet: 88c
  • Max. bet: R440 on Hollywoodbets and Betway; R1760 on Supabets
  • Progressive Jackpot: No
  • Autoplay: Yes
  • Reels: 6
  • Rows: 4
  • Paylines: 88
  • Adjust paylines: No
  • Theme: Chinese/Asian

FAQ

Where can I play 5 Lucky Lions?

You can currently play this Habanero slot across 4 betting sites in South Africa: Hollywoodbets, Supabets, YesPlay and also Betway. Read through our reviews to find the bookmaker that is right for you.

Where can I play 5 Lucky Lions for free?

You can play the game for free on Bet&Win. We offer you a 5 Lucky Lions slot demo play functionality. Some bookmakers such as Supabets also offer free spins promotions which you might be able to use on this slot.

Is 5 Lucky Lions a good slot?

It definitely is a good slot. The design and animation is beautiful and so can be the winnings. But it is quite an expensive slot, starting from 88c a spin.

What is the maximum win per spin on Hollywoodbets?

On Hollywoodbets, Supabets and Betway the maximum win is R2,000,000.

Can I play 5 Lucky Lions slot for free?

Yes, you can at Bet& Win. We offer you to play this slot for free in demo mode. You might also be able to get some free spins e.g. on Supabets who runs a lot of free spins offers.

Can I play 5 Lucky Lions at Betway SA?

Yes, you can. Betway has recently expanded its offering and now features Habanero Slots, including 5 Lucky Lions, Hot Hot Fruit and many more exciting online slots.

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5 Lucky Lions – Game Review Summary

The 5 Lucky Lions online slot is a vibrant, beautiful slot. It has a low volatility and depending on bookmaker setting a RTP of max. 97.93%. This makes it compared to other slots with a lower RTP and higher volatility a great slot for all players. On the other hand it is quite an expensive slot to spin with a minimum bet of 88c. This might not work with everyone’s bankroll and risk appetite. If you can afford it, you will not be disappointed as 5 Lucky Lions is a really nice slot. Release the lions today and play the game online or mobile on any device. Like all other Habanero slots it is fully mobile optimised and therefore you will have the same fun experience on your smartphone as on any other device.

If you like 5 Lucky Lions you might also like other Asian style slots within the Habanero range. Why not try for example Wealth Inn, Fortune Dogs, Lucky Fortune Cat or Lucky Lucky? Moreover, there are more online slots that features lions. A few examples are Pragmatic Play’s 5 Lions, 5 Lions Dance or 5 Lions Gold.

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