We’re off to see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz. We had to sneak that in. Come on, it’s a classic! The wizard is a wonderful wizard indeed in this nostalgic adventure turned video slot game. The whole gang is included from Dorothy herself to the Wicked Witch of the West and her devious flying monkeys. A childhood favorite is all grown up and paying big money!
“The Wizard of Oz” Characteristics
The Wizard of Oz is a 30 line video slot created by the infamous WMS software company. The 5 reels are set on a blue sky back drop, likely the calm before the storm.
Just as the digitally remastered film, the graphics are saturated with bright colorful symbols and scenes. The symbols are a mix of characters and memorable objects from the movie including Dorothy, Toto, The Wicked Witch of the West, State Fair hot air balloon, ruby slippers, the house, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion, The Wizard of Oz, jackpot, and Emerald City Feature symbol. The sound effects and animations are straight from the film.
Betting options range from just 30 pence per spin up to £150 per spin. The denominations are offered from 1 penny up to £5 per line. Big wins spout emeralds from all directions. Big wins are determined by the line bet.
Auto Play is also available and players may choose the “Classic” or “Quickbet” panel. The Classic Panel shows the denomination per line where the Quickbet panel displays the stake per spin with a slider bar for quick wager changes.
Special Features
The Wizard of Oz is filled with bonus symbols. If you were wondering where Glinda the Good Witch of North was, she’s here too, just hiding. She floats down in her pink bubble, waves her magic wand and randomly awards up to 5 wild reels.
Whenever three Feature symbols appear on the reels, the player is prompted to choose one in the Oz Pick Feature. Your choice will reveal one of three prizes including the Winged Monkey Feature, Road to Emerald City Feature or a cash prize.
In the Winged Monkey Feature, the player is awarded 8 free spins which may also be retriggered. Whenever the Winged Monkey Wild appears during free spins, the winged monkeys are summoned to swoop in turning random symbols wild and offering a better opportunity for winning combinations. The graphics and audio are something to be seen in this feature.
The Road to Emerald City Feature transports the player to the Emerald Forest to begin picking emeralds. Each emerald selected reveals a cash prize or a trip to visit another character in attempt to take them along with you to emerald city. You may visit the Scarecrow Corn Field, Tin Man Apple Orchard, Cowardly Lion Dark Forest or the Wicked Witch Castle. You may end up with the character joining your quest or maybe a monetary prize instead. The player goes back to picking emeralds until Emerald City is revealed. If a character was awarded, then you are granted direct access to see the wizard, if not you must choose from 4 symbols in an attempt to get past the gate keeper. Once inside, a wheel will spin with 3 prizes per character in which you will win one cash prize each.
As always, players have the random possibility of winning the Progressive. This launches a separate screen after a regular spin so be ready.
Conclusion:
The Wizard of Oz is a favorite among players. We all wait for Glinda to magically appear and pray for 5 wild reels. The graphics and audio included in regular play and the bonus features have touched our hearts and have earned this slot game its popular reputation.
A variety of bonus features offer continuous excitement and a sense of adventure as we follow the yellow brick road on our journey to riches.
Slot data and features
- 5Reels
- 30Pay lines
- $50,000.00Max cash jackpot
- 87Payout Percent
- YesWild Symbol
- NoMultiplier
- $0.01 - $150Betting Range
- 0.01 - 5.0Coin bet range
- 1Coins per line
- NoProgressive
- 10000Max coins jackpot
- 30Max coins
- NoScatter Symbol
- YesFree spins available
- YesBonus Game
- NoBuy feature
- Movies Game theme
- Mid-high Volatility
