Bonus Slots Update: Magic Mask, 777 Amigo Road, Magic Garden, Frog Prince

20 November 2001

By Gayle Mitchell

The fun and exploration continue as we present the newer Bonus Slots with Post #12:

1) Magic Mask: This game sports the usual poker symbols plus several magic icons such as a rabbit in a hat, a dove and hand-palm cards. It's a Mardi Gras and magic themed game with the top jackpot symbol being a cartoon magician, paying 2-5000 coins times the bet for lining up one to five of these symbols on an active payline. Also, the 'Magic Mask' symbol appearing on the second, third or fourth reels subs for all symbols except the "magician's assistant" that is a scatter pay symbol. Second screen bonus feature is triggered when three Magic Masks appear, scattered anywhere on the middle reels at which time you are shown several masks in a grid. You select masks that disappear revealing coin amounts until two matching amounts appear for a bonus win. Special masks hidden in the bonus screen will jack up awards 2X, 3X or 6X the bonus amount. This Magic Show is presented by Aristocrat.

2) 777 Amigo Road: A Southwestern theme prevails for this slot that is no frills, high hits and boasts frequent respin bonus rounds. The sharp video graphics include sombreros, chili peppers and palm trees. Three '777' symbols scattered on the screen start the bonus round where you receive five free games and the '777' symbols become wild while substituting for all other symbols. With its steady stream of mid-range hits, you can stretch that gambling bankroll, my amigo.

3) Magic Garden: King Arthur, sorcery, magic, wizards, witches and things that go bump in the night are set in medieval England via this nine-line game by Aristocrat. Three or more 'Magic Mushrooms' anywhere on the screen results in the scatter pay, but the main feature is the 'tree eyes' symbol. If this symbol appears anywhere on reels 2, 3 or 4 it becomes a wild symbol. The Magic Mushrooms and Tree Eyes symbols land frequently and the accumulated wins make this a great high-end slot game. No additional charge for the 'magical' graphics.

4) Frog Prince: This 15 payline configuration accounts for a terrific hit frequency. The main character is a frog wearing a crown and from there, a 'magic wand' or 'magic book' will begin the 'Magic Wish Bonus'. You choose a magic book to determine the number of free spins and then tap the magic wand to reveal a multiplier amount. Three frogs trigger the main screen bonus event titled 'Kiss the Frog' whereupon you are prompted to pick a frog who is begging to be kissed. Appropriately, the tune "Jeremiah was a Bullfrog" is cranked up at this time. You can accept the bonus amount presented or attempt up to five times for a higher amount. The number of picks is determined by the number of symbols that started the bonus round, e.g., five symbols rewards you with five chances of landing the highest bonus amount. Now I've got that tune in my head, I have to say thanks to IGT for "was a good friend of mine...".

There's more to come next time with lucky post #13.