Magellan Demo Slot - Review for Canadians, Demo Play & Payout Info

Introduction

If you fancy a life on the ocean waves seeking out new continents and adventures, Magellan from EGT slots could be the game for you. This 5x3 slot with 50 paylines has plenty of ways to win and four progressive jackpots with big potential prizes.

Magellan is a classic-style slot that builds potential through a combination of free spins and wilds. So far, so standard. The feature to look out for is the Jackpot Cards bonus, which triggers at random after any base game and rewards you with one of these jackpots.

Experienced players won’t need any practice spins; however, if you would like to try before you buy, you can play Magellan and other EGT games in demo mode right here at Slots Temple without the need to make a deposit. This game is optimised for mobile and tablet, although we found the player interface a little clunky.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

When Ferdinand Magellan set sail in 1519, few people thought he would lead the greatest sailing voyage of all time. Magellan set out to explore new routes from Spain to the Spice Islands in the East Indies and faced mutiny and perilous weather. On the way, he discovered the Magellan Straits and became the first European captain to sail the Pacific Ocean, eventually getting killed in a battle with locals in the Philippines; however, his ship became the first to circumnavigate the world and his legend lives on.

It is a shame that EGT couldn’t use the great source material to create something a little more flamboyant and appealing than this lacklustre explorer themed online slots game. There is no soundtrack, just casino jingles, and the graphics are flat and unappealing. Even Magellan looks nothing like other depictions of the great Portuguese sailor.

You will also find a generic tropical maiden, the globe scatter, and the ship in full sail that represents the wild. The six picture symbols include a map and a compass, but what you will mainly see is a screenful of playing cards from nine to ace that really detract from the theme of the game.

Magellan RTP and variance

EGT has not released the RTP for this slot, but it is a medium variance game. This fits with the generous 50 paylines on offer and should suit most players.

How to play Magellan

If you are used to a typical interface with a spin button, it might take you a few seconds to grasp the way Magellan plays. Here is a quick guide:

1. Start by checking the paytable for all the information you need to play the game, including the paylines, symbol pays and bonus features. To do this, click the i to the bottom-left of the screen and a menu will drop down.

2. In the same cluster of buttons, you will find the speaker icon. Use this to control the game sounds.

3. Click the green button with four arrows to expand the game to full-screen mode.

4. There are five bet start buttons under the reels - use these to select your total bet and start playing the game. Be aware that as soon as you click a button, you will play a game at this bet level.

5. If you prefer to let the game do the work, click the orange autoplay button to the bottom-left. This starts the game and won’t stop until you click the button again.

Remember to set a session budget that lets you enjoy this EGT slot while protecting your bankroll, and set a reality check so that you stay in control of your gaming.

Bet sizes & paytable wins

There are just five bet levels in this game, which are all priced in credits - one credit equals a fixed value of one. If you are a penny player, you will probably want to steer clear of this one:

Minimum bet: 50 credits
Maximum bet: 1,000 credits

Each of the 12 symbols pays out a multiplier of your bet, with five-of-a-kind wins delivering the biggest return as follows:

- Sailing ship wild pays 200x your stake
- Magellan pays 100x
- Maiden pays 100x
- Compass pays 50x
- Map pays 50x
- Ace and king pay 30x
- Globe scatter pays 20x
- Nine, ten, jack and queen pay 20x

Magellan bonus features

Magellan keeps it simple with a handful of classic features:

- Stacked wilds

The magnificent sailing ship is the wild and arrives stacked on every reel.

This symbol also pays out 10x, 50x or 200x your stake when you land three, four or five on one of the 50 paylines.

- Free spins

Seven free spins are available when you land globe scatter symbols on reels two, three and four. Free spins retrigger if you land three more scatters and are played at the triggering line bet.

- Risk game

You can gamble any win up to 15,000 (max bet) in a simple red/black double-or-nothing feature.

- Jackpot Cards bonus

This progressive jackpot feature can trigger at random after any base game spin. There are four levels:

Club = 1st level
Diamond = 2nd level
Heart = 3rd level
Spade = 4th level

You will select from the 12 face-down cards until you pick three matching cards to reveal your mystery jackpot prize level.

Magellan review: our verdict

With a theme that promised rollicking adventure, we were disappointed by what was on offer from this slot. The jackpots will appeal but are generally available in any EGT slot; for example, we recommend that you play the brilliant and highly entertainingGonzo's Quest Megaways online slot.

Disclaimer: Magellan trademark / license is owned by EGT. This site is not endorsed by EGT.