Great Book of Magic Deluxe

In Wazdan’s Great Book of Magic Deluxe, players will be invited to believe in magic in a much more profitable way than usual. This sorcery-themed slot is beautifully-made, and sports a bonus feature with randomly-selected expanding symbols that trigger all paylines.

Theme

All elements of this slot are based in the realm of witchcraft and wizardry. The five reels are set in a wizard’s study: a massive array of books stand at either side of the reels, with curving staircases hinting at many more available just out of sight. The reels glow with a magic, almost electric purple energy, reminding players that this is more than just a library. Gaming symbols include a wizened wizard with a flowing white beard, his magic castle, big-eyed owls, and hissing serpents, as well as the playing card symbols ace through ten. A spell book scatter acts as a one-size-fits-all special symbol: it substitutes for other symbols to form winning combinations, it triggers free spins, and it offers the game’s top payout at 2,000x. Sound design creates a warm, atmospheric play environment, with plucked strings and harp tones reminiscent of a fancy day spa.

Betting Options and Functions

As fans of the Harry Potter series well know, good spell-casting requires painstaking attention to detail. The excellent designers at Wazdan have put in the time and energy to make sure Great Book of Magic Deluxe remains magical at every turn. There are 20 adjustable paylines, each paying from left to right. Coin value can be set from 0.01– 0.50 for a total per-spin bet adjustable from 0.20 – 10.00 times the betting currency. All bets can also be expressed in coins, if players prefer. Autoplay is available for up to 1000 spins at a time, with optional limits for wins or losses above a certain size. Quick spin is also an option for players who prefer a quicker tempo. In a trademark Wazdan feature, players can choose low, medium, or high volatility for their gaming experience, each resulting in different frequency and size of wins. Game rules, paytable information, and player settings are available on separate screens. Unfortunately, RTP information is not available.

Features

For any win, players have the option of playing up to seven rounds of a double-or nothing gamble feature. As the wizard chants over a bubbling cauldron, players choose either a pink or a blue potion to add to the brew. A poor choice results in an inky explosion and forfeits the win; a winning choice triggers a magical flash of light and doubles the win size.

The central bonus of this slot is its free spins feature. 10 freebies are awarded whenever three or more of the spell book symbols appear on the reels. Before free spins begin, a bonus symbol is chosen at random: it can be nay symbol except the magic spellbook. For the duration of free spins, the chosen symbol will expand to fill entire reels when it appears on a winning payline. In practice, this means that any win involving this symbol is much larger than usual, as all paylines are triggered for three-, four-, or five-of-a-kind wins. Massive payouts can be achieved in this way.

Our Take

Great Book of Magic Deluxe is an enchanting slot indeed – both base play and bonus features are stylish, clever, and profitable. The one blemish is a lack of RTP information, a major oversight on the part of the design team, but one that is unlikely to matter to all but the most discerning of players.