Book of Oz Lock N Spin

Theme 

Are you ready for another trip to the magnificent world of Oz?! 

The famous book series has been inspiring creators in different areas for over a century. Who can forget the amazing Judy Garland longingly singing Somewhere over the Rainbow in the movie based on the series?!

After the success of the Book of Oz slot, Microgaming has decided to yet again follow the yellow brick road and explore the wonders of this dreamlike land. 

The 5x3 grid…

…is located in a castle built of green glass, emeralds and other jewels, just like everything in the Emerald City. The reels are connected with 10 fixed pay-lines. 

The soundtrack builds up the mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere, making the whole gameplay more immersive. You will certainly be reminded of the predecessor. 

Betting Options and Symbols

With the maximum bet of $25 per spin, high – rollers won’t be too pleased, but if you’re playing on the budget, this title will fit you perfectly. 

Besides the standard card suits – 10, J, Q, K and A – representing the low – value icons, there are also different types of potions on the upper end of the paytable. 

Throughout history, potions have been commonly associated with witchcraft, and they also had an important place in alchemy. From medical purposes, which supposedly cured diseases and illnesses, to love potions, there was miraculous liquid for pretty much everything.

AND…

…in this release, you are offered those for courage, love and good fortune!

The last two can get you as much as 75x total bet, while the first one can reward you with a 200x total bet if you manage to land 5 on the line. 

The powerful ruler of Oz…

…is one of the most legendary literary figures ever created. Represented with a top hat and sharp and quizzical look in his eyes, this iconic character is the top paying symbol with a 500x total bet for the ultimate combination.

Special Features

During the base game, players will be able to activate the Lock feature whenever they want. At the bottom of every reel is the lock mechanism and you can lock up to 4 reels at the time. 

This will give you a chance to complete a win, and it also makes the whole gaming experience much more interesting. Each locked reel is offered at a cost and it becomes a new total bet. 

The Book of Oz behaves both as the Wild AND the Scatter symbol.

As the Wild, it will substitute for all symbols, but if you manage to land 3 or more of them you will trigger bonus spins. You can get 10, 12 or 25 spins, based on the number of Scatters won. 

BUT…

…before the additional round begins, you will be randomly rewarded a special expanding symbol that will be active during the bonus spins. If you're not satisfied with the rewarded symbol, you can choose to reshuffle for a new one. Also, you need to know that it will expand only when a winning combination can be made.

Conclusion 

Overall, this release seems like the upgraded version of the original Book of Oz. 

Visual and audio effects are pretty much the same as in the first title of the series. And there is nothing really wrong with it. 

The developer did an amazing job in that respect and we are not surprised they decided to stick to it.

 WHAT gets this Microgaming slot to another level…

…is the Lock ‘N Spin feature. 

It can come in handy and help you form some great combinations.

If you’re in the mood to visit the land where everything is possible and meet the great and powerful Oz, you will like spinning these reels.