3/5
Updated
Lisa Michaels
ProviderPragmatic Play
Type3 Reels
RTP96.54%
Min / Max Bet0.20 / 100.00
VolatilityHigh
Release Date16 January 2020
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3/5Updated
Lisa Michaels
Iconic Chinese folklore and quirky gameplay combine in Magic Journey online slot by Pragmatic play. The slot’s theme is based on “Journey to the West”, an archetypal Chinese novel from the 16th century. A traditional temple and rolling hills form the backdrop for the game grid which is curiously divided into two sections. A static 3x3 arrangement of the game symbols sits on top of a single-row, 5 column reel, which is where all the slot’s spinning action happens. A pay-guide features alongside the static grid, letting you know how much you stand to win. Traditional Chinese music adds a serene tone to the game but switches to a frantic, festive tempo when the singular special feature is activated. The game’s only bonus feature is re-spins, which can add up to give you a nice chunk of winnings.
There is no difference in value for all the game symbols. They consist of a collection of 9 mythical Chinese deities, most notably including Sun Wukong, the gold-maned monkey king, who triggers the game’s respin feature and is also the wild for this game.
Wins are achieved by spinning the bottom reel and matching up the symbols that land there to the symbols arranged on the static grid, which illuminate when matched. Lighting up a complete line of symbols creates a winning combination, paying out 2x your wager for a single payline match and 400x your wager for 8 lines.
There are two ways in which this feature can be triggered:
The symbols that you have matched on the grid stay lit and you will be instantly rewarded with a single re-spin, which gives you the opportunity to complete your payline matches. The re-spin feature is re-triggered every time the monkey king symbol lands, so a series of re-spins could mean lighting up the entire grid and winning the game’s maximum payout. When there are no more new completed lines or Monkeys the round is over, the bingo card is wiped clean and the base game starts over again.
Magic Journey is an oddly compelling title. Often, slots that rely on a single feature fall flat, leaving much to be desired in the excitement department. However, its creators have somehow turned this into a winning formula as the slot’s design itself acts as a bonus feature of sorts. The High volatility means that you will land wins and trigger the re-spin feature quite often, minimizing the gaps in between your moments of exhilaration.
The game’s volatility is understandably tempered by the low maximum win potential of 400x your stake. The appeal of this slot lies in its charming, cartoonish design, animations, and fast pace. You won’t get wealthy from playing this slot, but you will have fun. Pragmatic Play has created a slot that you will likely go back to for the cheapish thrills, if nothing else.
