Wild Spells

Wild Spells is a Pragmatic Play witchcraft slot in which good and evil magic are locked in a struggle and players pick the side they want to help. Three witches, a spellbook, a potion and a candle fill five reels, three rows and 25 paylines, with medium volatility and stakes from 0.25 € to 125 € per spin.

A cat wild substitutes for regular symbols, and three or more scatters open the free spins round, which begins with a choice between three options that each offer different features. The RTP is 96.4 % and the top win is 181250 €. It suits players who enjoy fantasy themes and like having a say in how their bonus plays out.

The reels stand in the centre of the screen against a backdrop of mountain peaks, giving the game a remote, mystical setting for its battle between light and dark magic. The witches, spellbook and potion are drawn with plenty of character, and the overall look is polished without being cluttered.

The command bar sits along the bottom of the display, so changing the stake is quick, and a soundtrack plays throughout to build the atmosphere. The graphics load smoothly in a web browser, so there is no software to download before playing.

Wild Spells is a medium-variance slot. It returns small wins at a regular pace, while bigger payouts call for some patience. That balance makes it a good option for newcomers and for experienced players who enjoy a magical theme.

The paytable is split into two groups:

• Magical symbols: three witches, a spellbook, a potion and a candle. These premium icons pay from up to 50 coins to a maximum of 1,000 coins.
• Card ranks A, K, Q, J, 10 and 9: the low-paying icons, ranging from up to 25 coins to a maximum of 200 coins.
• Cat: the wild.
• Scatter: the key to the free spins.

Before spinning, players set their stake in the command bar. According to the payout table, bets run from 0.25 € to 125 € per spin, which covers a wide range of budgets.

Twenty-five paylines run across the grid, giving plenty of ways to land a win on every spin. According to the game's rules, some symbols already pay for two matching symbols on a line.

The red-haired maiden is the most valuable symbol in Wild Spells: five on a payline pay up to 1,000 coins. The cat wild can step in for any regular symbol to help complete these lines.

The bonus features combine a classic wild with a flexible free spins round:

• Cat wild: substitutes for every symbol except the scatter, making winning combinations easier to complete.
• Scatter trigger: three or more scatters anywhere on the reels start the free spins round.
• Pick a feature: at the start of the round, players choose one of three options, each offering a different set of features, so the bonus can be shaped to suit their style.
• Autoplay: sets a number of spins to run automatically, with a stop button to return to manual play at any time.

There is no gamble option, so every win is banked straight away. The choice at the start of the free spins is the game's signature touch and gives each bonus round a slightly different feel.