Magic Mirror

From the get-go, it’s pretty clear that this game has originally been designed for traditional gaming machines. That should be no surprise when you consider the fact that this slot is made by Merkur Gaming. However, there have been some clear improvements even in this method during the past years, and Magic Mirror is not what you would call a classic or nostalgic slot. It seems to be something in between a modern online based slot, and one meant for the gaming cabinets.

Theme

A fairytale theme is what Merkur Gaming seems to be the basic go-to with Merkur Gaming and this game is no different. There are magic mirrors, high-class ladies, unicorns, rings, and all the basic necessities of a medieval society on the screen. The low-value symbols are present as playing cards. Audio and sound effects are not the usual noises of an age-old slot machine, but neither are they completely modern either. The theme is nothing spectacular to witness but it does drive its purpose.

Betting Options and Functions

The game offers a normal RTP with quite a high volatility. As always, high volatility means that there are some massive wins you can land, which don’t come around all too often. The level of betting is quite low, with a maximum of two coins per line. There are ten paylines and they’re all fixed on the five reels.

The high-paying symbols offer wins with combinations of just two, while the playing cards require a minimum of three symbols to pay out. With two symbols you’re looking at a return of your five to ten times your line bet. Three symbols offer wins between five and 100 times your line bet. Four symbols kick this to the range between 25 and 1000 times the bet, whereas five symbols offer between 100 and 5000 times the bet.

Features

Merkur has never been known from innovative gameplay mechanics, and that holds water here as well. When it comes to special features you have two different gambles, that work quite the same way. Pick the correct option and you can double your win, pick the wrong one and you lose it all.

Free spins can be had when the magic mirror symbols appear on the screen. Scatters also pay out as per normal, with up to 2000 times the line bet to be won. When you have three of the magic mirrors you are awarded ten free games. Before the free spins start a random symbol is activated to become a special symbol. Whenever this symbol this the reels it expands to cover the whole reel.

Our Take

Magic Mirror doesn’t really shine all that well in any particular field. Thankfully, it does offer quite magnificent wins, which is the one sole reason you should give it a try. When it comes to enjoying graphics, animations, a world of sounds or extraordinary special features you’re better off paying something else.