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Dancing Drums - Light & Wonder

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

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15 Jan 2026 PokiesHub Australia

Game overview

Dancing Drums is a slot game developed by Light & Wonder that incorporates an Asian-themed narrative within a traditional reel-based structure. The game was initially released on land-based machines and later adapted for digital platforms.

The base game operates on fixed paylines with symbols reflecting Asian motifs, including drums, lions, and lanterns. Standard line combinations form the foundation of gameplay, while bonus features are triggered by specific symbol arrangements.

A key feature of Dancing Drums is its free spins bonus, activated through designated scatter symbols. During the bonus round, multipliers and additional feature mechanics enhance potential payouts while maintaining the integrity of the game’s internal mathematical model.

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

From a technical perspective, Dancing Drums 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 2017
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
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.