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Dancing Drums Explosion - Light & Wonder

Dancing Drums Explosion is a slot game by Light & Wonder featuring an Asian-themed design with reel-based gameplay and bonus features.

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10 Jan 2026 PokiesHub Australia

Game overview

Dancing Drums Explosion is a slot game developed by Light & Wonder that incorporates an Asian-themed narrative with symbols inspired by drums, lions, lanterns, and prosperity motifs. The game follows a traditional reel-based structure and was adapted from land-based machines for digital platforms.

The base game operates on fixed paylines, with standard line combinations forming the core gameplay. Bonus features are triggered by specific symbol arrangements.

A key feature of Dancing Drums Explosion is its free spins bonus, activated through scatter symbols. During the bonus, multipliers and additional mechanics enhance potential payouts, concentrating much of the game’s potential outcomes into feature rounds.

Dancing Drums Explosion is generally classified as a medium-to-high volatility slot. Base game outcomes occur with moderate frequency, while bonus rounds introduce higher variability and potential for larger rewards. These characteristics are governed by the game’s internal mathematical model.

From a technical perspective, the game uses a random number generator (RNG) to ensure that each spin and feature event is independent and determined according to fixed rules.

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Game characteristics

Informational values
Parameter Value
Game type Slot
Provider Light & Wonder
Release year 2019
Platform Desktop / Mobile
Game format Slot
RTP (theoretical) ~95.0%
Volatility High
Paylines / Ways to win 243 ways
Reel layout 5×3
Bet range Varies by operator
Max win (multiplier) Not fixed / N/A
Features Free Spins, Multipliers, Explosion Feature
Special mechanics Expanding Reels
Random Number Generator (RNG) Certified RNG
Return model Fixed RTP
Game speed Normal
Autoplay availability Yes
Demo mode availability Yes
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Note. RTP, volatility, and certain parameters may vary depending on jurisdiction, configuration, or game version.