DragonSphere is an IGT slot built on the mechanics of IGT’s Ocean Magic, with an Asian theme of dragons, pandas and tigers. IGT’s own description highlights exploding wild spheres and stacked symbols in the base game and a free games bonus, and SlotCatalog lists a 5-reel, 4-row layout and a release date of 25 June 2018. What we could not verify is an online version: there is no public demo, no published RTP and no online casino we could find that carries it. This page sets out what is known, what is not, and the online alternatives.
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DragonSphere: what can be verified
| Item | DragonSphere | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | IGT | SlotCatalog, URComped (IGT game description) |
| Release date | 25 June 2018 | SlotCatalog |
| Layout | 5 reels x 4 rows | SlotCatalog |
| Basis | Ocean Magic mechanics with new graphics | IGT description via URComped |
| Features | Exploding wild spheres, stacked symbols, free games bonus | IGT description via URComped, SlotCatalog |
| Theme | Chinese dragons, pandas, tigers, gold and blue | SlotCatalog |
| Paylines or ways | Not published | none |
| RTP and volatility | Not published (SlotCatalog: N/A) | SlotCatalog |
| Stake range and maximum win | Not published | none |
| Online demo | Not available | SlotCatalog |
The old version of this page listed 4 paylines, a stake range of 0.01 to 1 and an August 2019 release. None of these is supported by any source we found, so they have been removed rather than repeated.
How the game plays
IGT describes DragonSphere as based on the proven performer Ocean Magic, with similar gameplay and enhanced graphics. In Ocean Magic, bubbles float across the reels and turn the symbols they touch wild, and a pick feature lets you pop bubbles to win free spins. In DragonSphere the equivalent element is the wild sphere: IGT says that exploding wild spheres, together with stacked symbols, create the big-win chances, so the spheres play the role the bubbles play in Ocean Magic. Stacked symbols, where one symbol fills several positions on a reel, raise the chance of wins across many lines at once. Both effects carry into the free games bonus.
The exact rules, such as how a sphere moves, how many positions an explosion covers and how the free games are triggered, are not in any public source we could find. IGT publishes such details in machine help screens and in PAR sheets for casino operators, which are not public documents.
Why there is no RTP
Land-based slot machines are usually supplied with several payback settings, and the casino picks one within the legal minimum of its jurisdiction. In New Jersey, for example, a slot must return at least 83% (N.J.A.C. 13:69E-1.28A). That is why two DragonSphere machines in different casinos can pay back different amounts, and why no single RTP figure can be quoted for the game. Online, the studio would publish the RTP of each version; for DragonSphere there is no online version to publish it for.
Is DragonSphere available online?
We could not find it. SlotCatalog lists the title with a note that its demo is unavailable and that a scan of 87 casinos in Malta found it at none of them. Our partner casinos do not carry it either. If you see “DragonSphere” offered online, check that it really is the IGT game, and check the operator’s licence on the regulator’s register before you deposit.
Online alternatives
The obvious alternative is Ocean Magic itself, which IGT does offer online. SlotCatalog lists the online version as a 5-reel, 4-row game with 50 lines, released on 26 April 2017, with an RTP of 92.18% and stakes from 0.50 to 150. That RTP is low for an online slot, which is worth knowing before you play it for money. For dragon and Asian themes with published maths, see our review of Cheng Gong by Eyecon (95.3% RTP), or browse the free slots hub. Our IGT studio page covers the studio’s online range, and the gaming software overview compares it with other studios.
Who DragonSphere suits
DragonSphere is a game for the casino floor: players who enjoy Ocean Magic’s floating wilds and want them in a dragon theme will find it there, where it is installed. It is not a game you can try in a demo or compare on published numbers. If verified maths matters to you, choose an online slot whose studio publishes the RTP; our slots guide explains what to look for.
Real-money play: UK and US players
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes the DragonSphere slot?
DragonSphere is an IGT game. IGT describes it as based on its Ocean Magic video slot, with similar gameplay mechanics and new Asian-themed graphics.
Can you play DragonSphere online?
We could not confirm an online version. SlotCatalog lists the game but shows no demo, and found it at none of the 87 Malta-licensed casinos it scanned. It appears to be a land-based casino game.
What is the RTP of DragonSphere?
It has not been published. On land-based machines the payback is chosen by the casino from settings the manufacturer offers, within the legal minimum of each jurisdiction, so it can differ from one casino floor to the next.
How does DragonSphere work?
IGT’s description mentions exploding wild spheres and stacked symbols, in the base game and in a free games bonus. The mechanics follow Ocean Magic, where floating bubbles turn symbols wild.
What slots are similar to DragonSphere?
Ocean Magic, the IGT game it is based on, is the closest. It exists online too: SlotCatalog lists a 5×4, 50-line version released on 26 April 2017 with an RTP of 92.18%.
Sources
- SlotCatalog: DragonSphere (IGT) (release, layout, features, availability scan)
- URComped: DragonSphere (IGT game description, Ocean Magic basis)
- SlotCatalog: Ocean Magic (IGT) (online version, RTP 92.18%)
- New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement: N.J.A.C. 13:69E (minimum slot payout 83%)
- UK Gambling Commission: free-to-play games and age verification
- UK Gambling Commission: online slots stake limit guidance (GBP 5 from 9 April 2025, GBP 2 for 18-24s from 21 May 2025)
- UK Gambling Commission: package of changes to online games design (from 31 October 2021)