River Dragons
Complete Advantage Play Strategy Guide
River Dragons
Quick Check
AGS games with two Must Hit By progressives: $500 and $5,000. Play at $486 for $500 jackpot, $4,920 for $5,000 jackpot. Spin at lowest bet level.
Play At
Entry Thresholds
$486 for $500 jackpot. $4,920 for $5,000 jackpot
Recommended bankroll: 5x jackpot amount
Strategy
Progressives weighted to hit at top of range
Spin at lowest bet level to reduce variance. $500 progressive resets to $200. $5,000 progressive resets to $2,000 or $4,000
Warnings
High volatility
Large bankroll required (5x jackpot)
Progressives rarely hit early in range
Visual Examples
Neither of these numbers are even close to playable.
The MHB $5k is still far away from a profitable number...
River Dragons can be fairly volatile...
Fire Wolf 2 plays just like River Dragons.
Essential Tools
Enhanced MHB Calculator
Calculate expected value, bankroll, and time estimates
Must Hit By: $500.00
Jackpot starting/reset amount after hit
Progressive increase per $1 wagered (typically 1-2%)
Base game return (default 80% is conservative)
Game house edge (typically 8-12% in Vegas)
Your wager amount per spin
How many spins you play per hour (typically 400-800)
Reminders
Track this machine and get notified
No active reminders
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Pro Tip: Set a reminder when you find a machine close to its MHB threshold. Come back later to check if it's gotten closer or hit. Keep your browser tab open for notifications to work.
