Ozwin's Jackpots from Yggdrasil Gaming: Slot Review - magical orbs are the key!

Get ready to enter a world of magic and wizardry in this hot new release from leading software studio Yggdrasil Gaming. This game focuses on a mighty magician who goes by the name of Ozwin who has been transformed into a big white owl by an evil wizard. Ozwin takes an apprentice under his wing and teaches him how to use magic so he can help to lift the curse and restore Ozwin back to his human form. To lift the curse, the apprentice must collect crystals scattered throughout the land to restore the orbs of power and once he has enough orbs then he can craft a strong enough spell to give Ozwin his proper legs and arms again!

Ozwin's Jackpots is a 5 reel slot game with 20 paylines that features Jackpot Free Spins, 5 Progressive Jackpots, and a Bonus Game.

Special Features

The first feature to highlight is that the game does not feature a Wild symbol. Instead, it features a Crystal Ball and a Spellbook symbol which activate the game’s special features. The most valuable symbol in the game is Ozwin the Owl. If you manage to land 5 of these symbols on a winning payline then you will bag yourself a magical payout worth 200X your stake!

The Spellbook Bonus Game is triggered when you land 3 or more Bonus Game symbols anywhere on the reels. The Bonus Game symbol is illustrated by a magical brown book and if you land 5 of these symbols in addition to triggering the bonus game, you will also be awarded a whopping 500X your bet! In this pick-me style bonus game, you are taken to a new screen where you get to pick from 18 different books to reveal hidden cash prizes or crystals. It is possible to win up to 50X your stake on each pick in this fun bonus game and if you collect 5 crystals of the same colour then you will activate the Jackpot Free Spins feature. Choose your books very carefully as if you choose a book with an evil spell then the feature will end and you will be taken back to the main game.

The standout attraction of the game is the Jackpot Free Spins feature. This can be triggered by collecting 5 crystals of the same colour in the Spellbook Bonus Game or by landing 3 or more Free Spins symbols on the reels in the base game. The Free Spins symbol is represented by a magical crystal ball. The more Free Symbols you land to trigger this feature then the more rewards you will receive. For example, 3 Free Spins symbols will give you 10 Free Spins with a 3X multiplier whereas 4 or 5 of these symbols will award 50X or 500X your bet along with 10 Free Spins and a 3X multiplier. If you triggered Free Spins by collecting crystals then the 5 crystals of the same colour will transform into the first orb for the Jackpot collection along with 10 Free Spins and a 3X multiplier.

Not only do you get Free Spins and multipliers in this great bonus game but you also get the chance to win 1 of 5 progressive jackpots! To win one of the jackpots, you need to collect orbs to fill the jackpot meters which are displayed just above the reels. Collect 5 matching ones and you will win the progressive jackpot for that colour. If you fill up the Archmage jackpot meter then you will win the biggest jackpot prize the game has to offer.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

This slot features some spectacular graphics which look like they just jumped out from a Disney movie. The game is set in a forest that is light green on one side and dark and ominous on the other. Symbols are beautifully designed and consist of Ozwin, his Apprentice, a Compass, a Spellbook, a Potion, and the standard Heart/Diamond/Club/Spade icons. The animations are top-notch as symbols enlarge and sparkle when part of a winning combination. I especially liked how when you load the game for the first time, you are treated to a fantastic intro video that introduces Owzin, his apprentice, and the world of magic that surrounds them. It’s a really nice touch.

The music is enchanting and quite similar to the Harry Potter movies. It complements the magic theme of the game perfectly.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 5 reels, 20 paylines, a very good RTP of 96.7%, a top prize of 1,200X your total bet, and 5 progressive jackpots.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 1.00, 1.40, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 10.00, 14.00, 20.00, 40.00

• Ozwin Symbol: 70 for 3X, 250 for 4X, 4,000 for 5X
• Apprentice Symbol: 60 for 3X, 225 for 4X, 2,000 for 5X
• Compass Symbol: 50 for 3X, 200 for 4X, 1,000 for 5X
• Potion Symbol: 40 for 3X, 175 for 4X, 750 for 5X
• Heart Symbol: 25 for 3X, 75 for 4X, 200 for 5X
• Spade Symbol: 25 for 3X, 70 for 4X, 175 for 5X
• Club Symbol: 20 for 3X, 60 for 4X, 150 for 5X
• Diamond Symbol: 20 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 125 for 5X

Our Verdict on Ozwin's Jackpots

Leading software producer Yggdrasil Gaming created this slot and it’s one magical adventure we can’t get enough of. The game is superbly designed, features some wonderful visuals, and a fine set of bonus features. The standout feature of the slot is of course the Jackpot Free Spins bonus game as not only are you awarded 10 Free Spins with 3X multipliers attached but you are also given the chance to win one of 5 highly lucrative progressive jackpots! I found this slot to be of Medium to High variance so you will notice that big wins take some time to appear on the reels but when they do the rewards can be massive. For slots with a similar magic theme, check out Goldwyn’s Fairies and Magic Castle.

Win from 5 magical progressive jackpots when you play Ozwin's Jackpots!