By Doug Holmes
Summary:
- Play’n GO releases Fangs & Fire slot
- Betting range from $/€0.25 – $/€100
- Max win of 60,000x
If you’re in the mood for something with a Far East vibe, Play’n GO has added another themed slot to its catalogue with “Fangs & Fire“. If you’re a fan of the studio, the style should look familiar to you, as they have used it several times, including with “Rings of Prosperity“. However, the general impression is that the new release does not feel like a quick rehash.
The basic idea is familiar, yet the game features a handful of mechanics that give it a distinct rhythm and help set it apart.
Visually, Fangs & Fire offers a pleasant combination of atmosphere and restraint, with dragons, tigers, and lanterns, and a darker backdrop than what you would expect from imitate games, with fast-moving clouds hinting that something is about to break.
The soundtrack might not be particularly catchy, but it does a good job of fitting the mood. The 5×3 layout is simple, and the game offers 243 ways to win. Bets start at $/€0.25 and go up to $/€100. The high-risk game is rated 10/10 on the volatility scale.
The top RTP version sits at 96.36%, though casinos can opt for lower settings. Wins come from classic symbols: 10 to A as the lows, then a bracelet, teapot, flower, fan, and lantern as the highs. There’s no wild symbol, so you won’t get substitutions helping you along.
Special Features
The real action comes from the features, especially Link’n GO, which appears in both the base game and all bonus rounds, triggered when two or more gongs land in a solid horizontal line.
Each gong reveals either a number or an arrow, and arrows bump up the value of the leftmost gong. Those numbers can range from 0 to 40, and each completed line pays whatever the gongs add up to.
A random Celestial Gong bonus can trigger when you’ve got at least one gong on the grid but no win. It drops in 3 to 10 extra gongs and can nudge the board into a Link’n GO outcome.
Then there are the three main bonuses: Prowler, Serpent, and the combined Serpent and Prowler round. Each one plays with the Link’n GO idea in a different way, with changing grid sizes, respins, and ways to reset the counter by landing new gongs.
The final combined bonus is the most intense, unlocking rows as you collect gongs and offering a 5,000x Mythical Prize if you manage to land 30.
With potential payouts reaching 1.5 million coins, Fangs & Fire leaves room for some big surprises. Whether or not the gongs line up in your favor is another story, but players who enjoy Asian-themed slots or simply want something a bit different may find this one worth a spin.
