Magic Stars Slots
Magic and starlight go together like tea and biscuits or bacon and eggs, but there is a lot more to this slot machine than meets the eye. This tiny 3-reel and 5-payline activity has a quaint charm that allows it to stand out from the rest of the titles online, even though the graphics are very subtle and, dare we say, simple.
The stars and their bright light have a message for you, and one you need to listen to closely if you’re to experience all the features waiting for you. It will enchant and lure in those who have a great love for traditional and classic gaming, who value purity over all else.
Although the format, layout and design is less than complex, this review will open up all the information that may otherwise be hidden from you if you leap in head first, blindly. Even the most unassuming activity can throw a spanner in the works, for it’s not all down to luck and chance.
Twinkling Lights
When we look up into the night sky we’re shown pale, yellow pinpoints that are thousands upon thousands of miles away. But the ones you’ll see here have five points and are painted in various shades, and some are even rainbow coloured.
Despite the title and the interactive stars that twinkle across the background and whizz along the top of the reels, not all the images used here are to do with stars, in fact many of them are traditional icons seen in the most classic of slot machines. In case you don’t know what they are, they’re fruits such as lemons, cherries, oranges, and strawberries, and then 7s, bells, and BAR tiles.
For any form of prize to show up you need to find three of each symbol, and once that happens each set of icons have a different value associated with them. For example, the bell only delivers 1.80 credits, while the multicoloured star gives users 4.00; neither amount is about to break the bank, but it all adds up. Not to mention the sweet tang of the four progressive jackpots, which make up for any lacklustre wins in the base game.
These tiers have specific names: Platinum, Silver, Gold and VIP – and when this review was written the present jackpot was an awesome €33,395.11 credits.
Let Us Begin and Win that Money
Online gaming can be difficult to pay for because a lot of titles ask for a large amount of money for your first bet, and so gamers tend to stick to demo modes, which are fun but don’t give you the full experience of what’s on offer.
Wazdan recognises this problem and has given Magic Stars one of the lowest starting points for a betting range seen in a slot game: 0.10 credit. It isn’t the smallest amount you’ll come across online, but it is a number that most players can afford. For those who can risk a little bit more they can increase their stake up to 100 credits, which will make their chances for larger winnings greater. However, the chance of losing it all and being left crying into your coffee also increases, so maybe have some tissues ready.
Due to the number of paylines in Magic Stars they are fixed and thus you can’t reduce the amount, not that it matters too much for 5 paid lines are enough for even the most inexperienced users to get to grips with. This is a great starter slot machine for players looking to get familiar with various casino favourites.
There is a Max Bet feature as well as an Autoplay one, but that’s about the complexity of the control panel.
The Raw Nature of Magic
Not all magic is glamorous but it is pretty and Magic Stars is just that: pretty but not overtly stunning or intense, it’s gentle and easygoing, a well paced title that will win over a lot of players.
It won’t draw in huge numbers for there isn’t enough variety on offer, but it will be a cult classic of sorts.
