Built by the team at Booming Games, this slot may seem simple at first, but don’t be fooled. Though there are only five reels and ten paylines, the fourth reel is devoted entirely to wild and scatter gaming symbols, which dramatically improves the odds of a win. Though not the most visually enticing game, Genie Wishes is well-made and offers potentially very profitable betting opportunities.
Theme
A glimmering setting out of the Arabian Nights, Genie Wishes offers plenty of gold and glamour in addition to lucrative play. The gaming symbols are glittering diamonds and gold, fanciful footwear, treasure chests, and a royal crown of gold, velvet, and gems. A beautiful princess serves as the wild symbol – the entire fourth reel is comprised almost entirely of this symbol, so the user can expect to see a lot of her. The scatter symbol is a magic lamp (which is the only other symbol to appear on the fourth reel). Even lower-value tiles valued ten through ace, shine with sparkling jewels and bright gold. The background shows a sky in a warm-toned sunset over a Middle Eastern skyline, with subtle shades of purple, red, and orange, lending this game a sense of romance.
For all that, though, the graphics don’t measure favorable with other games: users who truly value style over substance will likely prefer other slot offerings. The reels and display never vary, even for free spins – their primary setting is the only setting – and win bonuses trigger only the briefest celebration, no matter the size of the win.
Betting Options and More Functions
It’s in gameplay that Genie Wishes distinguishes itself. Unlike other online slot games, displays and user buttons are located both above and below the reels. Balance, bet, and information links are found at the top of the screen, while interactive options are found below, including the start button. Users will have the option to vary the available paylines, but it is recommended to keep this at ten, the maximum level.
Features
As might be expected, devoting one of the five reels entirely to wild and scatter symbols greatly increases the frequency of wins, bonuses, and free spins. Though the scatter symbol doesn’t have as much immediate bonus value as in some slots when three or more magic lamps appear, free spins are awarded, and winnings can really pile up.
There is also a “double or nothing” feature, relatively rare in online slots, after each win. A magic lamp appears, with braziers on either side, each with a brightly-covered gem inside. The user chooses one of the two braziers, at which point the magic lamp opens to reveal a third jewel – if its color matches the one chosen by the user, winnings are doubled. For players with a love for risk, this is a delightful option, especially after a larger-than-usual win.
Our Take
What Genie Wishes may lack in glamorous design is made up for in pure gameplay and user value. With a reel entirely devoted to wild and scatter, this slot offers great opportunities to rack up winnings.
Slot data and features
- 5Reels
- 10Pay lines
- $75,000.00Max cash jackpot
- 95.94Payout Percent
- YesWild Symbol
- NoMultiplier
- $0.01 - $50Betting Range
- 0.01 - 5.0Coin bet range
- 1Coins per line
- NoProgressive
- 15000Max coins jackpot
- 10Max coins
- YesScatter Symbol
- YesFree spins available
- NoBonus Game
- NoBuy feature
- Arabian , Fairy Tale Game theme