Master of Books

Master of Books Overview

Swintt, the relatively junior slot provider from Malta, takes us with this new release to a magical library wherein a Wizard character studies the dark arts of alchemy and levitation. As is usually the style of freeslots, they tend not to give you too much of a narrative about the situation you are thrust into. However, you can infer from the board, and the background that the theme is a kind of Harry Potter meets Merlin mashup. Format-wise things are simple, and the features are nothing too elaborate either. Speaking of the features, there are relatively few to speak of, but each has been well selected. The first feature in this game is the gamble feature, which allows players to try and double their winnings after every successful combination, with a 50/50 chance of success. However, the main bonus for this game is the free spins round, triggered by landing multiple scatters on the reels simultaneously. This feature is not exactly as it seems, though. All features will be explained in more detail later in this review.

Theme and Symbols

As we have gently alluded to, the theme for this slot is one of magic and knowledge. The whole game is presided over by a Gandalf-like character who can be seen hunching over various weighty tomes throughout the game. I think the loose premise of this game is that you are searching for a special book that will unlock extraordinary powers and grant your wildest dreams. However, in the context of this game, great powers mean big prizes and not the magic ability to make dogs talk or being able to fly. The background for this game is a dimly lit grotto of a library packed from floor to ceiling with all kinds of ancient hardbacks. The setting reminds one a little of the forbidden section in the library in the Harry Potter series. The low arch visible at the corners of the screen makes the game feel more intimate, like you are studying at a small table in this amazing library. The background is exactly what you would expect from a slot game called Master of Books. On the other hand, the board doesn't have many design aspects to comment on at all, apart from maybe the fact that it looks a little like an old teacher's board, made of wood, with an interior of rich brown leather. The symbols for this slot are divided into low-paying, high-paying and special symbols. The low-paying symbols are comprised of the 10, J, Q, K and A in card royals. These are joined by the high-paying symbols the candle, the owl with a key in his hand, an inkwell and the wizard. The wizard or old man is the most valuable of these symbols. The special symbol for this game is the magical book with a red circular design on its cover. This symbol acts both as the wild and the scatter for Master of Books, so it's worth really paying attention to this one.

Game Play

Master of Books is played on a 5-reel, 3-row game board with a maximum of 5 pay lines. To create winners in this game, players must match 3 or more symbols in combination from left to right on the reels. The betting range Master of Books is 5p to as much as £2 per spin. To change your betting level per spin, use the bet adjuster tool located at the bottom of the playing window. Further information regarding the slot, including a display of the paytable, can be accessed by clicking on the settings menu. The spin button is located to the right of the reels. You can set up auto spins in the game's menu. The volatility for this slot is rated in the medium range. The return to player percentage for Master of Books is 94.4%, which is under average. The biggest payout that players can win on one spin is 5,000x your total stake.

Features

The first feature in this game is the gamble feature. At the end of every win that you score, you are given the option of gambling your win for a chance to double your payout. The game will provide you with a chance at picking a card. If you get it right, you will double your winnings. If you don't, then you'll lose all the winnings for that spin. The game has a limit for the number of times you can do this. However, they haven't disclosed it yet. The second feature for this game is a standard wild bonus. The wild for this game is the book. It has the ability to substitute for other symbols to help you score more wins. This symbol, as mentioned, is also the scatter for this game. By landing 3 of these on the reels simultaneously, you will trigger the free spins game, giving you 10 free spins immediately. At the beginning of this round, a special symbol will be chosen to be the lucky symbol for the round. This symbol, if it lands, will expand to cover the reel on which it lands and will pay out a win even if it is not connected to any other symbols.

Conclusion

This slot might not be the most innovative or visually compelling slot of all time, but it is a reasonable effort and has a few surprises up its sleeve, especially when you trigger the free spins. However, thanks to the low RTP and the slow pace of the game, this really has to be a game that you enjoy, as payouts are going to take a while and not be very exciting when they come either.