Play Saga for Free

One of the first things that jump out at you when you load up this game is the lack of the usual playing card symbols. Playing card symbols aren’t a bad thing and provide familiarity, but they would be out of place in a fantasy theme like this. Instead the screen is full of enchanting objects like maps, toadstools, jewellery and flickering candles all tangled in weeds - the plethora of gorgeous graphics featured in Saga make for a charming visual experience.

It’s not just a feast for the eyes either: the soundtrack is a joy, doesn’t get dull and adds to the overall ambience perfectly. Given how many slots have annoying repetitive sound effects this is one of the many features that make Saga by PAF a game to cherish.

Free spins can be won by landing three, four or five of the Saga symbol on the reels giving you anything between 8 and 30 spins. Access to the bonus game is via the rolled up map symbol: land 2 of these on the board and a map-themed feature will be activated. This gives you the opportunity to pick creatures to hunt and then charm with a flute, a challenging and exciting adventure of which you won’t tire easily.

The max bet might be relatively low at 7.50, but with a game this intriguing and fantastic, it’s one you can keep playing over and over. It’s all about the magic and the reveal style effects really help evoke this atmosphere of dark mystery and Nordic adventure. As the symbols float on the screen, the backdrop of a moss-covered stone crypt is visible through them. It gives a realistic feel - well as realistic as something with its basis in fantasy can be - and a sense of actually looking into the scene, rather than an animated, cartoon styling.

The design of this game is pretty unique, but there some are slots with similar characteristics that you might want to try. Reel Party by Rival also has 15 paylines and up to 100 free spins and Wall Street Fever by Playtech has a 5 x 3 layout with less paylines, but plenty of free spins on offer.

If you really love the forest vibe though and you can’t get enough of enchanted bits and bobs and magic, then try Forest of Wonders also by Playtech. You might find yourself to be pretty disappointed by the cartoon style graphics of this after the epic and dramatic visual experience of Saga, but in terms of spec it can offer low volatility, 25 paylines and 5+ free spins.

If you’re a high bettor (the max on this is 7.50, with the minimum being 0.15) then the free Saga slot might not have enough thrills for you, but really, as the name would suggest, this game is much more about story. The theme is engrossing and it’s easy to while away time and get lost in this magic kingdom reminiscent of childhood stories. The design is beautiful and seems to take inspiration from the dark winters and romantic folklore of Finland and Scandinavia in general. Like the creatures in the game, it’s definitely worth hunting down this slot. As you charm them one by one, this game will inexorably charm you.