Powered by NextGen Gaming, Pandamania takes players on a trip to the zoo where, of course, the pandas are the star attraction. Or at least they would be if they were to be found in their enclosure but the zookeeper has been tied up leaving the pandas free to roam the zoo.
Game Play
Pandamania is a 5 reel, 25 payline slot game with three rows. The background is that of a zoo with a gorilla still locked in his cage, a waterfall and a sign saying ‘Don’t feed the animals!’ The day trip theme is continued with the higher value symbols being a cart, sweets, zoo tickets and the poor old tied-up zookeeper. The lower value symbols are the traditional 9, 10, J, Q, K and A. The panda comes out of hiding as the wild symbol, the Pandamania logo acts as the scatter and there is also a bonus padlock icon.
Panda Escape Bonus
At any time during the base game or bonus rounds an escaped panda may appear cycling across the screen. The animal can turn symbols into wilds. The last spin will then be recalculated to see if the extra wilds can be used to create a winning combination.
Free Spins Bonus
Players getting three or more of the Pandamania logo scatter symbols on the reels will be rewarded with 10 free spins. All wins in this round are doubled with a 2x multiplier, the free spins can be retriggered with up to 20 free spins available.
Pick Me Bonus
The padlock symbol only appears on reels two, three and four but if you get three on the reels at the same time you can choose one to claim a bonus cash prize and/or the chance to pick again. The Pick Me Bonus is valid during both the base game and the free spins round.
Gamble Feature
For the chance to further boost your winnings, Pandamania offers a Gamble Feature. Below the reels you’ll find a hearts and clubs icon, if you click on it after a win you’ll be able to gamble those winnings. You can double your win by guessing the correct colour or quadruple it by getting the suit right.
Verdict
Pandamania is a fun concept and the bright colours and cheery animation make it an attractive game. The Panda Escape Bonus is a nice touch that can help you out now and again, it’s worth noting that this feature triggers more often in the free spins round.
