Legacy of the Wild

This video slot will immediately bring to mind several fantasy tales that you’re most likely familiar with, if not in love with! The magical theme is reminiscent of the worlds created by Tolkien and Rowling, and it will spark in your imagination an epic mystery tale of battling wizards and volumes of ancient spells.

The overall atmosphere of this game oozes mystery, and invites you to be the teller of its tale riveted with fantasy-genre details. The design is set in a dark tone, with a skull looming in the background of the wizard’s study. 

The soundtrack sets the mood of the witching hour with subdued chimes and ghostly sounds. The gentle whisper of the wind and the dramatic clash of spells brings you closer to the ancient mystery. 

Animations are smooth and fluid, with dynamic transitions and special effects that heighten the excitement of each spin. From the cascading reels to the expanding wilds, every animation is there to capture the magic of the game.

There are 40 paylines that are active on the reels. You can’t really choose on what number of paylines you can bet, as is the case with some other Playtech titles, like the Great Blue slot, so you’re left to tinker with the bet values.

To start off your apprenticeship, you can wager as little as €0.01 per line, which gives your bet the value of €0.40, which isn’t to great for a minimum bet to be honest. This is just one of those slot games you’re better off trying out with a free demo version until you get the hang of the mechanics. Those looking to get the most from this game, the biggest possible bet is €3 per line or €120 in total.

The high volatility of the game can be a burden on casual players, and this game asks for patience as the reels are conjuring their magic. If the wins don’t happen that often, a big payout can come suddenly as easy as the grand wizard wields his wand.

The RTP for this game stands at 96% which hits the sweet spot in terms of average. I’m sure players will be pleased that their hard work doing magic tricks with the reels will pay off. 

There’s an autoplay button that you can set to a number of spins from 10 up to 99. There is also the autoplay “until feature” mode, which I wouldn’t suggest you try with this game, because the free games feature doesn’t come by that often.

The game has a standard 5×4 reels setup, and with 40 paylines where you have to land three or more symbols to land a win, with the exception of the Wizard symbol where you’ll win with just two symbols on the payline. What makes the game standout is the collapsing reel feature that allows you to continue your winning streak with no extra bet, and bonus free games if you get to five consecutive wins or above.

There are five high-symbols represented by characters, plus the wild. The Wizard is the highest paying with 750x if you land five on the reels, and it’s also easiest to make a win, as you get a 5x multiplier everytime you land just two symbols on the reels. The Dark Magician and the Orc can dish out up to 300x for landing five symbols on the reels, while the Red Sorceress and the Wizards Apprentice will grant you up to 150x.  

The book of wilds substitutes for any other symbol, and it also expands with every win to give you more chances. It also shares the top spot with the Wizard, and can grant up to 750x total bet wins. 

It wasn’t easy getting the reels to bend to my will and get many wins with the high-paying symbols, but that’s what I should have expected. The game was more giving when it came to lower paying symbols.

Low-paying symbols are represented by mystic amulets that can bring you up to 125x if you land five yellow symbols. The blue and green carry up to 75x multiplier if you land five on the paylines, and the red and purple bring up to 50x, although I must admit it didn’t happen so often that I would max out on the paylines. It was most often that I would get three connecting symbols, that would pay me 5x, 4x, or 3x, depending on the symbols.

The journey wouldn’t be complete without a few tricks up your sleeve. Check out these magical features that make the Legacy of the Wild slot such a draw:

Collapsing Reels

With every win, the symbols in the winning combination burst, making way for new symbols that can form the next wave of winning combinations. This feature is active as long as winning combos appear on the reels.

Waves and the Wave-O-Meter

The Wave-O-Meter at the side of the screen helps you keep track of your progress with the winning waves. A new orb lights up with every win combo and when you get to five you’ll start unlocking free games. You start with eight free spins for five consecutive wins, for seven you get 15, for nine 30, and for ten or more 50 free game! And the crystal ball will tell you the number of free games your getting.

Book of Wilds

The wild symbol is represented by a book, but offcourse, there’s more than meets the eye as it’s often the case with the Legacy of the Wild slot, so with every wave the book expands, let’s say it turns a new page. By the fifth wave, if the wild symbol appears it covers five places on the reels.

Free Games

During the free games you the wilds appear as five-page book. However, you won’t be able to unlock more free games during this session but you’ll be able to rake in major wins.