Book of Oz Slot
Are you searching for high volatility magic and enchanted riches? Then we think Book of Oz, a stunning online slot from Microgaming in collaboration with Triple Edge Studios, could be one for you.
Set off on a dangerous and intriguing adventure to the Emerald City, enjoying captivating graphics and the opportunity of riches along the way. The Book of Oz slot offers a rewarding free spins feature with expanding symbols and the amazing chance to respin any reel on your exciting journey.
Main Game
Don't expect this slot to be about Dorothy and cute Toto, it is firmly based on the original Wizard of Oz, so be warned. Book of Oz has 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 fixed paylines, set against a background of the dark and brooding Emerald City.
It has an intricately designed, slightly cartoon style theme with an enchanting art deco feel. The reels are brimming with mystery and familiar icons, including the Book of Oz and the enchanting wizard himself. There are also magical coloured potions holding the promise of some great payouts.
It has an intricately designed, slightly cartoon style theme with an enchanting art deco feel. The reels are brimming with mystery and familiar icons, including the Book of Oz and the enchanting wizard himself. There are also magical coloured potions holding the promise of some great payouts.
Sound effects are intrinsic to the gameplay, bringing the sound of coins dropping when you win and a hint of mystery to create an overall intriguing experience. All wins pay from the leftmost reel to the right so you will need to have a symbol present on the first reel.
There is enough action in the base game to keep you fully occupied, and we really liked the exciting Respin feature for some added excitement. Below each reel, you will see a 'Respin' button which you can select on any spin, allowing you to respin that particular reel for an additional small wager. This adds an element of strategic thinking, and as Book of Ra is a highly volatile slot, it really ups the adrenaline and the potential for wins.
Symbols And Design
Book of Oz slot has 9 symbols, with the four higher value symbols represented by a wizard in a top hat and blue, red and purple magic potion bottles. These three magic bottles bring you Lion's Courage, a Secret Key and the Potion of Love. Lower values are the beautifully designed and embellished playing cards 10, J, Q, K and Ace. This is a theme which could have been exploited more by Microgaming, but then again, the simplicity means that you can focus fully on the evolving gameplay. Triple Edge Studios used bespoke handpainted art to 'tell our fantastical tale,' and it shows.
The highest paying premium symbol is, of course, the wizard which will bring you a magical amount of 5000x your wager for five on the reels. The blue Lion's Courage potion is the next one to watch out for, with a win of 2000x for five. Of course, it wouldn't be a Microgaming slot without a wild symbol, which is the golden Book of Oz itself.
It will help to bring in some enchanted wins by substituting for all the regular symbols. The mysterious Book of Oz also acts as the game's scatter symbol and will trigger what you have been waiting patiently for, the free spins feature.
It will help to bring in some enchanted wins by substituting for all the regular symbols. The mysterious Book of Oz also acts as the game's scatter symbol and will trigger what you have been waiting patiently for, the free spins feature.
Bonus Features
This bonus round is where the true magic will happen, and if you are like us, you will be totally entranced by the action and magnificent graphics. Landing 3, 4 or 5 of the golden books on the reels conjures up 10, 12 or 25 free spins respectively. During the feature, a symbol will also be chosen randomly before each spin, excluding the wild, and it can then expand to fill the entire reel, bringing some added wins.
The golden book also makes an appearance during this round, meaning that the spins can be re-triggered for more extra lucrative spellbinding payouts. This is the part of the gameplay that you will love the most, and you can win up to 5000x your bet on every spin in Book of Oz slot.
Book of Oz Slot Mobile
It goes without saying that this well-produced video slot is playable on mobile devices as well as your PC. The advanced HTML5 format means it is fully optimized for streamlined play on smaller screen sizes and you don't lose any of the clarity or access to the interesting game features.
Conclusion
We reckon Book of Oz slot looks great, and although the theme has not been fully exploited, it didn't detract from the gameplay. We were held spellbound during the free spins feature, and the high variance adds an extra punch. You can conjure up this magic slot for between $0.10 and $25.00 per spin, and it comes with an above average RTP of 96.39%.
It's a fairly straightforward slot at its very core, but it comes with the highly inventive Respin feature. Our immediate reaction was how extra cool this feature is. It's sheer genius and fun to use, adding an element of strategy which is irresistible to players. For example, if you spin in 4 wizard symbols, you can pay to spin the fifth reel and maybe pull the maximum Book of Oz payout of 5000x out of the hat!
