Lanterns & Lions: Hold & Win

Lanterns & Lions: Hold & Win Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	iSoftBet
Release Date	2021-12-21
Theme	Oriental, Chinese mythology, Wealth
Layout	5×3
Paylines	25
Bet Range	0.25–25
Core Mechanics	Lucky Envelope instant cash prizes, Hold & Win respins with sticky lanterns, Free Spins with extra wilds, Stacked expanding wilds
Developer	iSoftBet
Platform	HTML5, mobile and desktop compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	9, 10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Gold Coins, Firecrackers, Turtle, Maneki‑neko	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
Wild	Cai Shen Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Dancing Lion	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Lanterns & Lions: Hold & Win Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Lucky Envelope	Random on any spin		Instant cash prize of 8×, 88×, 888× or 8,888× bet
Hold & Win Respins	5 or more lanterns or via feature pick	3 respins	Sticky lanterns remain; respins reset on new lantern; collect cash values or jackpots	Mini (30×), Minor (100×), Major (500×), Grand (1,000×) jackpots
Free Spins	Feature pick after 3 scatters	8, 10 or 12 free spins	Extra wilds (25–100) added to reels; stacked wilds expand

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of the game?	The RTP is 96%.
How volatile is the game?	The volatility is medium.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win multiplier is 8888× the bet.
How does the Lucky Envelope feature work?	It triggers randomly and awards an instant cash prize of 8×, 88×, 888× or 8,888× the bet.
How do I trigger the Hold & Win respins?	Land 5 or more lanterns or select it via the feature pick after landing 3 scatters.
What jackpots are available in Hold & Win?	Mini (30×), Minor (100×), Major (500×) and Grand (1,000×) of the bet.
How do Free Spins work?	Triggered via feature pick; awards 8–12 spins with 25–100 extra wilds and expanding wilds.
What does the Cai Shen Wild do?	It substitutes for regular symbols and expands to full reels when three land on reels 2–5.

Lanterns & Lions: Hold & Win Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses