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People from the UK who were kids in the 1970s must be familiar with Viz comic strip! It originated in Newcastle and it was quite a popular form of entertainment. Now, since you are an adult and allowed to gamble, there is one way to get the feelings to rush in from when you were reading this comic. And that is by playing a video slot called Viz, delivered by Blueprint Gaming. Don’t forget that Blueprint always has some surprises...
Theme
The comic book is in the center of this release. As it is clearly indicated, the design is quite simple. The reels have a black surface, while they are bordered with a golden line. On top of it, one can see the popular characters from the comics.
When it comes to the symbols, they can be divided between low-paying ones and high-paying ones! The former are playing card icons in different colors, whereas the latter are all comic-related. Among them, you will find characters such as Sid the Sexist, Buster Gonad, Johnny Fartpants and some other things.
The design is solid for this release, but making it extraordinary wasn’t the attention to begin with. The comic was launched in the 1970s and in this game everything needs to feel as if we are back in that era!
Betting Options and Other Functions
As you prepare to spin the reels, make sure to adjust your bet. With Stake/Line, you can manipulate the bets starting from 0.01. The jackpot in this release is $25,000!
You must have noticed that this game has the layout of 3x5. The maximum number of paylines is 20 and they are showcased on the sides. Luckily, the paylines are adjustable.
All of the controls and functions are located under the reels. “Spin” is in the middle and “Auto Play” is in the right corner. In case you require additional details about gameplay or the value of the symbols, click on “Paytable”.
Features
The comic book had nice additions that would cheer you up and there are no reasons for the game to be the exception. The features are the following:
• Super Wild
• Roger Mellie Bonus Show
• Johnny’s Wheel of Fartune
• Usual Suspects Bonus
• Sid’s Progressive Sexpot
Super Wild replaces all symbols except the bonus-triggering ones and it forms winning combinations. When it appears on a paayline, the reel win will be doubled!
Roger Mellie Bonus Show is activated when at least three TV icons land on the reels. With 3 symbols, players can be awarded with up to 50 free spins, whereas 4 and 5 icons put you in an opportunity to win up to 100 and 200 extra rounds, respectively!
What about other games?
Johnny’s Wheel of Fartune is activated when at least three corresponding icons show up on the screen. Every reel will be changed into a wheel of fartune and each wheel will stop on a certain multiplier, adding the wins to your balance.
Usual Suspects Bonus is the final bonus in the game that is unlocked in the same way as previous two games. You need to select a character to reveal a multiplier which will multiply your total bet. The highest multiplier in this round is x500!
The progressive jackpot can be won by aligning 5 Sid symbols on the reels during the free spin round only. In this game it is called Sid’s progressive sexpot.
Our Take On Viz
This game gets the job done. It returns the popular comic book characters with a bang! Not only will you remind yourself of what it was like to be a kid, but you can also rake in money. The features are interesting and there are plenty of bonuses that can increase your wins as well.
