Review of the Wizard of Oz

Not to be mistaken for “The Wizard of Oz” slot from the same makers, “Wizard of Oz, Ruby Slippers” is an updated version of the game produced by WMS.

Slot Theme

This slot is based on the 1939 film of “The Wizard of Oz,” and bares most of the prominent characters from that movie feature. It is a colourful offering, with decent enough graphics, though these are not the draw card in the game - the bonus features are.

Well, one thing is for certain, you are “not in Kansas anymore.” Help Dorothy find her way down the “Yellow Brick Road” so that she can meet the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz, and find her way back to Kansas. Along the way you will be treated to a host of exhilarating encounters that will not only entertain you, but boost your bankroll as well.

Symbols and Soundtrack

The gentle theme tune played over the airwaves in this game is the ever popular “Somewhere over the rainbow,” which was made popular in this movie, as it was a song of longing to be back home, sung by Dorothy.

There is a crazy cast of symbols in this slot. Lower symbols include a crystal ball, hour glass, apple, basket, and lollipop. The higher symbols all include story specific icons, for example we find The Wicked Witch of the West, Toto, Glynda (the good witch), the Jackpot icon, and a pic of our four heroes (Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, and Scarecrow).

The ‘wild’ symbol is the Wizard of Oz logo, which substitutes for all standard symbols, to produce winning combinations. The scatter icon is the Wizard of Oz, himself.

There are also several symbols reserved as special character triggering icons in this game. They are all single characters including Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, and Scarecrow.

Bonus Features

There are four bonus features to look out for in this slot production.

Ruby Slipper Feature

This feature is randomly triggered, and incorporates Dorothy clicking her ruby slippers together. This releases between 1 and 4 expanded ‘wilds’ onto the reels to boost wins. Each win is usually subject to a multiplier of between 2x to 10x your stake.

Witch’s Broomstick Click Bonus

Land a Wicked Witch on reel 5, and 2 other special triggering icon characters, and you will activate a mini-game where you will be able to choose between a number of brooms to reveal instant prizes. The feature ends when you reveal the Wicked Witch of the West.

Wizard of Oz Free Spins Bonus

Land The Wizard on reel 5 and any other 2 triggering characters on the other reels, and you will be awarded 5 free spins with an additional bonus, dependent on which triggering symbols activated the game:

Dorothy = 5 extra free spins
Tin Man = 3X Multiplier
Lion = 1x Stacked wild reel on every spin
Scarecrow = Turns all character symbols into extra wilds

It is very probable that you will get a combination of at least two of the above.

Crystal Ball Feature

You are truly blessed if you manage to trigger this rare game. On each re-spin, if you are able to spin between 2 and 4 special character on the screen you can win instant cash prizes to the value of 4x to 200x your bet.

Summary

A classic story combined with an array of entertaining and lucrative bonus features can only result in one thing - satisfaction! “The Wizard of Oz, Ruby Slippers” should appeal to all those classical movie fans out there, who may want to reminisce of their earlier days. No matter your gaming preference, this game is far from boring, once you invest a little time in front of the reels.

Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers Slot