Fat Panda Slot (Pragmatic Play)

This 100 Spin test was updated by Steve Madgwick on 16/08/2023 

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Test Comments

There was a good frequency of wins in this test with 27 spins returning something, - The highlight being three wins over 10x, and the highest being 13.6x in the base game.

The bonus round was not achieved, so can not attest to that for the test, but the 76.1% session RTP is nothing like the worst I have had with a Pragmatic game. Overall, it's an easy play, with some confusion with the top bar of symbols until you begin to understand what they do, and for more information on that, continue reading this Fat Panda Slot Review

Join the loveable Fat Panda on an adventure into the beautiful Chinese countryside. The base game is set amongst lotus flowers, bamboo trees and a plethora of flora and fauna.

During every spin, the extra grid at the top of the screen will hit either blanks or Wilds modifiers which gives a sensational element to the game. We’ll discuss this feature in more detail in the ‘Wild Shape’ section of the review.

During our extensive review of the Fat Panda slot review, you’ll read information about every aspect of this thrilling new game. Let’s launch into the data.

Game Data Table Slot Review

Graphics, Music, and Sound Effects

The style of the game is Asian-inspired which we know is a popular genre for slot games as there are plenty on the market. The base game is set in the lush, unspoiled Chinese countryside. In the background, you can see beautiful pagodas, rugged mountains and colourful flowers and birds. 

The symbols on the grid fit well within the style of the game too, Chinese fans and lanterns feature vibrant gold, purple and red hues.

The traditional oriental music is energetic and uplifting and there are some amusing sound effects thrown in for good measure when wins take place.

Now that we’ve told you about the summary, intro and graphics it's now time to discuss the key game features. This will help you decide if Fat Panda is for you or not.

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Theme – Oriental - Asia

We've talked about the main man himself, the Fat Panda. This little (or should I say big!) guy is the face of the Fat Panda slot game.

Fat Panda lives in a lush part of rural China, in the background, you can see mist-covered mountains and scenery teeming with trees and flowers. The green vegetation plus the ambient oriental music paints a charming picture.

The imagery on the reels is even more important in a slot game and these certainly tick the design box too. In order of value, they feature a pair of sycees (golden ingots which used to be used as currency in ancient China). These are followed by a lantern, drums, a fan and golden coins.  Next up comes the usual suspects' A, K, Q, J & 10.

The two big symbols of the game are the Scatter Symbol which is depicted by a golden and green paw print.  Secondly, we have the Wild Symbol which is represented by Mr Fat Panda himself. Wilds are a core part of this game and we’ll talk about them in further detail in the Wild Shape section.

Reels

Fat Panda is a classic 5-reels with a 3-rows slot game. However, there’s the welcome addition of the extra top row on the grid. Here, each spin means a different outcome. It will either be a blank or a Wilds modifier. 

Paylines

Landing winning combos is possible on 20 paylines within the Fat Panda game, these are non-adjustable paylines.

RTP

RTP or ‘Return to Player’ is a statistical figure used in slot games to project what percentage of bets are returned to the player. The percentage is usually between 94% and 96%. The Fat Panda slot game is 96.07% which is above average. 

Like all slot game suppliers, Pragmatic Play uses this figure as a default value. Therefore you'll find different RTPs at various operators. We've identified a few different percentages at some of the top UK online casinos and added these sites to our table below.

When looking for a slot site it’s not just RTP to think about, there are many factors to consider such as payment options, game library, customer support, welcome bonuses and deals and mobile optimisations, etc. Our casino reviews analyse all of these options.

Most players nowadays want to play more than one game. Because of this, we created a page with the slot sites we recommend. These websites have an abundance of games that UK players can play immediately.

Stake Range

The Fat Panda game has a wide range of stakes starting at £0.10 and going right up to £100.

Max Win

Put your hand up if you like big wins. Don’t we all really? Well, this game certainly delivers on that score as the max win is a whopping 20,000x of your total stake when playing this game.

Wild Shape

Wilds are a key component of the Fat Panda slot game and the Wild Symbol is represented by the star of the show himself, the Fat Panda.

Wilds modifiers are fundamental to the extra row you’ll see at the top of the screen. As mentioned before, every spin equals a blank or a Wilds modifier in this exciting, extra grid. Here’s a rundown of the Wilds modifiers available, I’m sure you’ll agree these are pretty enticing.

1. Add Wild - when this one hits it adds one Wild Symbol to a random position on the reel underneath.  

2. Expand Wild - when this hits it means that if there is at least one Wild Symbol underneath it, the reel will expand into a full vertical Wild. 

3. Add Wild Multiplier - at the time when this one hits with a random multiplier (values range from  2x - 10x), it will add its value to any Wilds on the reel underneath. 

4. Add Multiplier to all Wilds - again, when it hits with a random multiplier (values range from  2x - 10x) it adds its winning combinations, but this time to all Wild Symbols on the screen.

Free Spins

Free Spins are a core feature of the Fat Panda game. If you trigger 3, 4 or 5 Scatter Symbols you’ll enter the Free Spins round. With a speedy wave of a dazzling purple and gold dragon flag, you’ll switch into the bonus round. Here you’ll find a cosy night scene with lots of rich purple and blue colours alongside illuminated lanterns and fireflies. For the bonus round, you’ll win either 10, 12 or 15 free spins. Whenever the Free Spins symbol triggers additional Free Spins are awarded, these range from 2-10 spins and are awarded randomly.

Jackpot

Like most of the slot games nowadays the Fat Panda slot doesn't have a jackpot element to it. But if jackpots are your bag you should visit our page with the best jackpot slot games.

Play Experience & First Impressions

The high-quality imagery, music and sounds grab your attention in this light-hearted and upbeat game. It’s straightforward and easy to follow with clear game information for understanding values etc. 

As mentioned in the key features section, Asian-inspired games are huge for slots so it looks like there’s room for a few more. The base game is pretty standard but the bright imagery keeps it engaging. And the Fat Panda himself gives a Kung-fu panda vibe which is cute.

The RTP is slightly higher than the standard percentage so that is a pull. The max win at 20,000x is much larger than most slot games on the market although this needs to be balanced with the fact that theoretically, it’s a high-volatility game.

The Wilds modifier element of this game is the standout feature as having that extra grid at the top of the screen keeps things interesting. The Wilds modifiers are a top idea and really stand out when you play. 

The Free Spins round is usually key to a slot game and this one doesn't disappoint, we enjoyed the random free spins.

All-in-all we say give this game a spin, you might end up taken with the Fat Panda.

Fat Panda slot review was written by the OLBG Slots Content Team, beginning with Andrej Trajkovski, who has worked in the online gambling industry since 2013, playing and reviewing online slots and casinos daily for the past four years. 

Contributing to the review was Jake Ashton, a slots fan who is also part of the casino and sports betting team here at OLBG and Jenny Mason with Online Casino, Bingo and Slots Experience from over 15 years in the industry. 

The review is Fact Checked by William Westerlund, an online casino expert reviewing casinos and slots for over five years, and published by Steve Madgwick, our Editor-In-Chief with over 18 years of experience creating and managing high-quality sports betting and Casino content for OLBG & multiple other publications and a self-confessed online slots fans who has played at 100's of the best slot sites online and completes the Spin tests.

100 Spin Test Criteria

The 100 Spins test is undertaken on a demo slot, staking 100 spins at £1 per spin

Session RTP - Return to the player after 100 spins - Eg, A return of £45 from 100 spins is 45%, or a return of £107 is 107%

Win Frequency - A winning spins to spins frequency, higher frequency regardless of prize, is often more entertaining.

• 0-10 Very Low
• 11-15 Low
• 16-30 Medium
• 21-35 High
• 36+ Very High

Biggest Base Game Win  - Highest single base game spin winning value

Spins to Bonus - How many spins were completed before the main bonus round was achieved

Bonus Paid - Value of bonus once complete

Time Taken  - How long did the 100 spins take to complete?