Desert Oasis - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Desert Oasis from Gameplay Interactive has a standard <b>five-reel, three-row reel structure</b> and players must try to land matching symbols on the game’s <b>20 fixed paylines</b>. There are 12 symbols on reels: five card symbols, four themed picture symbols, a wild symbol, a scatter symbol and a bonus symbol.

It is the last three symbols that make the game interesting. The wild is expanding and can substitute for all other symbols on the reels except the scatter and bonus. It appears on the middle three reels only. The scatter pays out for two or more anywhere on the reels, with three or more triggering the free spins bonus feature.

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Theme, graphics & soundtrack

This fantastic slot from Gameplay Interactive transports players to a desert oasis in this Arabian/desert-themed slot game. The scene is set with the reels in the front of an Arabian tent, with billowing fabric surrounding them on each side and gold rope dividing the reels. The game has a rich and luxurious feel and the vibrant colours of the symbols on the reels make it really appealing and enticing. All the symbols on the reels are Arabian themed: a slipper, a lamp, a magic carpet, a sheikh, a monkey wearing a cap, a camel, and an oasis. There are some nice animations and an Arabian-sounding music track to further enhance the gameplay and theme.

Desert Oasis RTP & volatility

At the time of writing, there is no information available on the RTP or the volatility of the game.

How to play Desert Oasis

Follow the steps below to get started with Desert Oasis:

1. Players can click the icon showing three lines to bring up two icons: a cog and a speaker.

2. Clicking the cog icon will bring up a menu; from here, players can click the coin to adjust their bet and the sound levels.

3. Clicking the i icon enables players to view the paytable, paylines and game information.

4. By pressing the speaker icon, players can turn the sound on or off.
 
5. This slot game has an auto function that keeps the reels spinning automatically for ease of play. This can be activated by pressing and holding the spin button.
 
7. When all game preferences are set, simply press the spin button to start the game and enjoy it responsibly.

Bet sizes & paytable wins

<b>The minimum bet on the game is 1 and the maximum bet is 180</b>. Payouts are awarded from left to right, with the payline winnings comprising the line bet multiplied by the symbol payout value.

The six lower-paying symbols pay out for three or more of a kind. Here are the payouts for matching three, four and five respectively:

- Ten - 5, 15, 50
- Jack - 5, 20, 75
- Queen - 10, 30, 100
- King - 10, 40, 125
- Ace - 15, 50, 150
- Slipper - 20, 70, 200

The three top-paying symbols and the scatter pay out for two or more of a kind. Here are the payouts for matching two, three, four and five symbols respectively:

- Lamp - 2, 25, 100, 400
- Carpet - 4, 40, 150, 500
- Sheik - 10, 200, 2000, 10,000
- Scatter - 2, 5, 50, 500

During the free spins round, wins attract a <b>2x multiplier</b>.

Desert Oasis bonus features

Free spins bonus

Players can trigger the <b>free spins bonus feature</b> by landing three or more oasis scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. Players are awarded <b>15 free spins with a 2x multiplier applied to all wins during the feature</b>. For increased chances of winning, free spins can be retriggered infinitely.

Oasis bonus game

Three or more mischievous monkey bonus symbols from left to right on consecutive reels will trigger the bonus game, which has two rounds. Players are given the same number of chances to win the game as the number of symbols matched to trigger the bonus - either three, four or five. In the first round, The Fruit Feast, players are invited to an Arabian feast and are given the chance to select dishes to win prizes. If the monkey’s favourite fruit (bananas) is uncovered, the player receives a map to continue to round two, The Hidden Treasure. Players then choose three, four or five treasure chests to reveal prizes.

Overall review

Gameplay Interactive’s Desert Oasis is a thoroughly fun game with some vibrant graphics and interesting gameplay. It is the two bonus features on offer that really keep the game lively, the 2x multiplier during the free spins feature, and the cash prizes during the bonus game. This slot will appeal to lots of players and slot lovers who enjoy exotic themes, such as the <a href="https://www.slotstemple.com/free-slots/desert-shark/">Desert Shark slot</a>.