The Wizard of Oz Road to Emerald City from WMS: Slot Review - a highly rewarding adventure!

This game is based on the enduring classic movie “The Wizard of Oz” which was released way back in 1939. The movie is considered to be of the greatest films of all time and it is also the best-known and most successful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s hugely popular children’s book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. The plot of the movie centres on a young girl called Dorothy who has been transported to the magical land of Oz. She sets off on an exciting adventure accompanied by her little dog Toto as well as some strange and interesting characters as she tries to find a way back home to Kansas.

The slot has 3 reels with 9 paylines and it includes Free Spins, Multipliers, Sticky Wilds, Scarecrow Prizes, and lots lots more.

Special Features

The first feature I came across while playing this game is that the game contains 2 Wild symbols. The first one is represented by an image of the game logo and substitutes for all other symbols except the 2X Multiplier and Emerald symbols. Make sure to keep a close eye on this symbol as it is the highest paying symbol in the game. Manage to land 3 of these symbols on an active payline and you’ll receive a lucrative cash prize worth 5,000 coins! The second Wild symbol is depicted by an image of Emerald City and it substitutes for all other symbols except the 2X Multiplier, Wild Logo, and Emerald symbols.

As you play the game you will notice a small ‘2X’ circle appear on some of the symbols from time to time. If it does pop up and is part of a winning combination then your win will be nicely doubled.

The standout feature of The Wizard of Oz Road to Emerald City is the amazing selection of bonus games it has to offer players. Believe it or not, there are 7 Bonus Games to play and to trigger the Bonus feature, you need to land 3 or 4 Emerald symbols centered on any payline. The Emerald symbol is represented by a beautiful bright green emerald gem. If you manage to land 4 Emerald symbols then not only will you trigger the Bonus feature but you’ll also receive a lovely 3X Multiplier on top of that. Bonus games are chosen at random when the feature is triggered and are as follows:

• Glinda the Good Witch Booster: This awards a different bonus feature as well as a cash prize or multiplier applied to the win.
• Dorothy Free Spins: You’ll receive 5-20 Free Spins. If you land 3-4 more Emeralds then you’ll be awarded an extra 5-20 Free Spins. Every time an Emerald shows up, you will collect them on a meter. Manage to collect 3 and you’ll trigger another Bonus feature.
• Cowardly Lion Multipliers: You're given 1 Free Spin and reel 1 features Wild Multipliers ranging from 1X - 25X. Emerald symbols also transform into Wilds.
• Tin Man Winning Spin: The Wild symbol covers reel 2 and spins start with a 1X Multiplier. Each Emerald increases the Multiplier value to a max of 25X. The feature ends with a guaranteed winning spin.
• Scarecrow Crow Prizes: 1-3 crows may land on Scarecrow. Crow 1 gives you a cash prize. Crow 2 gives you a cash bonus or a multiplier and Crow 3 will give you a multiplier.
• Wicked Witch Free Spins: The Witch Wild symbol covers reel 1 and 3 Free Spins are awarded. If a Wild symbol or Emerald symbol lands on the reels then they will become sticky for any remaining Free Spins.
• Toto Emerald Trails: Unlimited Free Spins are awarded and any Emerald that appears on a reel will move to the top of the screen to fill an Emerald in its corresponding Emerald trail. Emeralds on reel 1 move to the left trail, on reel 2 they move to the middle reel and on reel 3 they will move to the right trail. As you progress through the trails, you will receive cash prizes. The feature ends when 3 Pooper symbols appear.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The presentation of the game is second to none. It features some amazing graphics that are full of intricate detail and bright colours. The background of the slot is filled with trees and pink flowers that surround the famous yellow brick road. Symbols consist of Emeralds, Bars, and Lucky Sevens. The animations are top-drawer, in particular in the bonus rounds when the characters of the movie are put front and centre. From picking crows on the Scarecrow to landing Free Spins with Dorothy. Each character is expertly used in the bonus games.

The music is jaunty with a playful tone and comes directly from the movie soundtrack. It complements the theme of the game perfectly.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 9 paylines, a respectable RTP of 96%, and a maximum payout worth 3,571X your bet.

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: 0.35, 0.70, 1.05, 1.40, 1.75, 2.10, 2.45, 2.80, 3.15, 3.50, 5.25, 7.00, 8.75, 10.50, 14.00, 17.50, 21.00, 24.50, 28.00, 31.50, 35.00, 43.75, 52.50, 70.00

Based on an original bet of 0.35:

• Wizard of Oz Wild Logo Symbol: 5.00 for 3X
• Emerald City Symbol: 2.00 for 3X
• Red Seven Symbol: 0.80 for 3X
• Bar Bar Bar Symbol: 0.50 for 3X
• Bar Bar Symbol: 0.35 for 3X
• Bar Symbol: 0.20 for 3X
• Any Symbol: 0.10 for 3X

Our Verdict on The Wizard of Oz Road to Emerald City

The Wizard of Oz Road to Emerald City is produced by WMS and it is an exciting trip to the land of Oz, you won’t forget anytime soon. The game features a classic 3 reel layout which makes it really easy to play and the graphics are a joy to look at. The number of bonus features this slot has is insane and they provide countless hours of fun and entertainment. The Cowardly Lion Multipliers feature can be highly rewarding especially when you consider that 1 Free Spin can award you a 25X Multiplier! I found this game to be of Medium variance so you won’t have to wait too long until you bag yourself a magical payout.

Land an Emerald sized Jackpot in Wizard of Oz Road to Emerald City!