9 Lions Slot Review

9 Lions Game Info

When I load up 9 Lions I am met with a 3x3 grid that actually plays like nine separate reels. There are no paylines at all. Wins come from landing at least three matching symbols adjacent anywhere, which feels closer to a cluster system than a classic line setup. The RTP sits at 96.59% and the theoretical max win is 1,000 times the bet, reachable through the feature game.

Released in 2018, 9 Lions has aged well, helped by Volatility Levels that let me switch between low, standard and high risk on the fly. I tend to grind in standard mode, then crank it up when the bonuses feel close. The slot carries an Asian temple theme and even picked up a Hot Hit Product award at G2E, which matches my experience of it as one of Wazdan’s more enduring titles.

9 Lions Slot Features

9 Lions gives me a fair bit of control over the flow of the session. I can pick from low, standard or high volatility, then choose one of three game speeds, including Ultra Fast Mode when I just want the results without the longer animations. Ultra Lite Mode trims loading times on weaker connections, while Energy Saving Mode keeps my mobile battery going when I am spinning for longer stretches.

The Block Symbols Mode is where the game starts to feel different from many other 3x3 slots I have played. After a spin, symbols with the best chance of forming a win can lock for one extra spin, and I am free to change which positions stay held. That small tactical layer makes the simple layout more engaging. Any win can be pushed through the gamble feature, with a fifty–fifty shot to double up to seven times.

With no paylines, the way wins form in 9 Lions takes a few spins to get used to. Symbols just need to sit adjacent on the grid, not on strict left–to–right lines, and a full screen of premium icons pays out 500 times the stake in the base game. Between the speed options, adjustable volatility and the manual hold function, I can shape sessions around my mood rather than being stuck with a single fixed pace.

Lions Bonus in 9 Lions

The lion symbol feels like the heart of 9 Lions. Every time a golden lion lands, it lights up the matching spot on the Lions Bonus Matrix sitting beside the reels. Once I have filled all nine fields, the next spin that drops at least three lions triggers the Lions Bonus. Those triggering lions stick in place and I get nine bonus games, one for each lion stored. Four or more lions award cash prizes, and filling the screen pays 500 times the stake, which is a solid hit on a 3x3 setup.

Dragons Bonus in 9 Lions

The Dragons Bonus is where 9 Lions can reach its full 1,000 times bet potential. I need three dragon symbols on the middle row across reels one, two and three, which does not happen often, but it always feels exciting when it lands. I am then taken inside the temple to pick one of three golden dragon eggs, each holding a guaranteed prize from 1 up to 1,000 times my stake in a classic pick feature format.

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The theme in 9 Lions leans heavily on Chinese mythology. The action plays out in front of a small temple with mountains behind, and the soundtrack fits that calm, mystical setting. On the reels, Wazdan mixes stylised card signs with four mythological beasts from Chinese constellations, plus a golden dragon and the guardian lion statue. The golden lion is both the key premium symbol and the trigger for the matrix feature, so every appearance feels loaded with promise.

I like how the presentation ties in with the mechanics. Each lion that lands not only pays in the right cluster but also activates its place on the Matrix Table, building tension as the board fills up. Dragons support the theme further by guarding high prizes in their eggs. On mobile, Double Screen Mode shows the paytable above the reels, which is handy when I want to check symbol values without breaking the rhythm of the session.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	9	x500
	8	x300
	7	x150
	6	x50
	5	x30
	4	x15
	9	x350
	8	x200
	7	x110
	6	x40
	5	x20
	4	x10
	9	x250
	8	x120
	7	x60
	6	x35
	5	x18
	4	x10
	9	x200
	8	x100
	7	x48
	6	x24
	5	x10
	4	x6
	9	x180
	8	x90
	7	x30
	6	x12
	5	x5
	4	x4
	9	x150
	8	x70
	7	x25
	6	x10
	5	x5
	4	x4
	9	x120
	8	x50
	7	x20
	6	x8
	5	x5
	4	x4
	9	x80
	8	x30
	7	x12
	6	x6
	5	x3
	4	x2
	9	x60
	8	x25
	7	x10
	6	x5
	5	x3
	4	x2
	9	x30
	8	x15
	7	x5
	6	x3
	5	x2
	4	x1
	9	x15
	8	x10
	7	x5
	6	x4
	5	x3
	4	x2
	3	x1

Review Summary for 9 Lions

From my sessions, 9 Lions stands out as a very polished oriental–style slot with a focus on steady engagement rather than wild volatility spikes, unless I deliberately push it to high mode. The Lion Matrix fills up at a decent pace, giving a clear medium–term target during base play. The Lions Bonus itself can deliver nice hits, though the top 500 times stake outcome there still sits below the game’s overall cap.

The real punch comes from the Dragons Bonus, which is harder to see but capable of dropping the full 1,000 times bet reward on a single pick. I enjoy the mix of manual holds, adjustable volatility and clean visuals, though players chasing monster multipliers might find the cap a bit modest. For me, 9 Lions works well as a relaxing but still engaging slot when I want structured features without overly complex mechanics.

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