Om Nom

Overview of Om Nom slot

Om Nom is the second in the Pocketz Series from the developers at Hacksaw Gaming which has been optimized for mobile play. The first slot in the series was released a while ago and Stick ‘Em has gone on to amass a good following. Hacksaw Gaming are best known for their online scratch cards and due to the success of these they turned their hand to producing simple slots which are hard to put down. The developers have stuck to their tried and tested creative and Om Nom is the result, it is a basic slot that is aesthetically pleasing and well worth a spin or two.

Theme & Design

Although the theme has changed the look and play feels the same, which is not bad as the slot has a comfortable and familiar feel to it which is a sign of a good sequel. Stick ‘Em provided a mix of symbols and images that did not make much sense, but Om Nom is more uniformed. The slot revolves around junk food and has a certain touch of the hugely famous online game Candy Crush about it. The design is sparse with a background that is plain with a two-tone background.

Game Play & Symbols

Om Nom plays out over a 4-reel, 4-row format and the developer have made some improvements on the Stick ‘Em, in fact this slot may have the same outer layer and charm and playability as Stick ‘Em but a more powerful game engine working away in the background. There are 256 ways to win and a volatility that sits within the medium to high category. The return to player stands at a respectable 96.28%. Wins are created when you land three or more of the same symbols from left to right on adjacent reels.
When it comes to the gaming symbols these have been designed and built specifically for this game and this is a refreshing change as many developers would have just made minor changes to symbols that they have used in the past. In this slot there are no high or low symbols as the difference in value is minor. The pay table lists all the values but there are 8 symbols in the base game which are a chocolate bar, an ice lolly, fries, hamburger, popcorn, cupcake, slice of pizza and a funny little doughnut chap. The doughnut is worth 2x your stake for landing 4, and although this does not sound much, with the multiple combinations, and additional features that can suddenly appear can make for much higher wins,

Features

When it comes to the game features the developers have not gone mad, however the ones they have chosen are effective, and better still there is a great mix of bonus and base game action. The first feature is the Multiplier which can make an appearance at any time. On each of your spins the slot randomly selects a symbol which then sits at the top of the reels encased in the Om Nom logo. This symbol is the mystery symbol, and if you get lucky and you land matching winning symbols for the spin a chart will appear next to the symbol and the multiplier spinner starts up. With every page of the chart that flips there is a number and when the pages stop flipping the total number of flips are multiplied to provide you with your wins, the multiplier spinner ranges from 2x up to 100x.

The second and final feature is the free spins bonus feature which you can activate by landing three or the free spins symbols. The mystery symbol/multiplier spinner in the first feature is on offer in this feature however there are also wilds that get introduced. With the additional wilds there are increased chances of you forming winning combinations and being able to bring the multiplier into play too.

Conclusion

As a follow up slot this is excellent with the developers at Hacksaw Gaming getting the formula for this slot spot on. By keeping the elements from Stick ‘Em that players enjoyed and modifying things just enough to give the slot a completely new feel. Like the first in this series Om Nom looks great and offers totally charming gameplay. When it comes to the symbols they are well designed and synonymous of modern smartphone symbols and the actual game is as compelling as a game you would purchase from the app store. The soundtrack is infectious with a jazzy beat and groove and it certainly appealed to me. The overall vibe I got from this slot was exciting but relaxing and I enjoyed this immensely.

Many players will have been waiting for this follow up wondering what the developers would come up with next. I was pleased to see that they had kept to the minimalistic design and extras so that the pace of the slot was not impeded. As well as all these positives the potential of wins has almost doubled so what is there not to love? Whilst almost all of the other statistics in this slot tend to be on the low side, potential is here is spays as there is up to 4,800x your stake up for grabs which doesn’t really fit in with the overall game.

Om Nom does prove that slots do not need to be crammed with graphics, features, and extras to provide great gameplay and give players a good time. This slot epitomises simplicity and this is an ideal alternative to the flag waving mega slots that are on the market. I believe that there is a time and place for everything and there will be times when you want to play slots that are packed with all the bells and whistles but this more understated game is perfect when you want some light hearted fun and the chance to kick back and relax whilst playing a slot.
So, Om Nom may not be an epic slot, but it is the type of slot you can play as and when the mood takes you. If you are a fan of the first game Stick ‘Em or you are new to slots then Om Nom is a great way to start, after all apart from the rather strange name, this is a super slot to play.