Magic Mushroom - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Magic Mushroom Review - Introduction

Players who like their games infused with a little magic will love what Realtime Gaming has put together here. Magic Mushroom is one of the most enchanting slots around. Its ensemble cast of valuable fairy symbols (blue, orange, purple, red and green fairies top the paytable) is undeniably charming.

Candle, book, guitar and twine symbols appear, along with Magic Mushroom’s showcase symbol: the mushroom wild. Players who are lucky enough to land the wild on the middle reel will see it expand and lock in place. That triggers a respin with additional mystery symbols added to the surrounding reels.

Magic Mushroom is far smaller than your average slot at just 3x3 (but that only makes landing the expanding wild in the correct position slightly easier!). It comes with 27 ways to win as well as features including autospin and turbo play.

Magic Mushroom is quite the experience. You can sample it as a Realtime Gaming free slot.

Theme, Graphics & Design

Magic abounds in every corner of Magic Mushroom. The setting is a deep forest far from civilisation and the touch of humanity. A glowing cave is visible in the background and fireflies drift through the air, bathing the slot in soft illumination. 

There’s phosphoresce everywhere, from the glowing undergrowth to the beautifully designed symbols, giving the slot an otherworldly quality. Wonderfully mischievous fairy symbols bring the game to life. Each seems to have its own personality. Realtime Gaming has struck a careful balance between making the characters cute and endearing but also mystical enough to maintain the enchanting nature of the slot.

Magic Mushroom is atmospheric, complete with ambient woodland sounds and distant, magical bells every time you hit a win. These sounds are fairly minimalistic and don’t intrude too often, but their presence is enough to build a spellbinding setting.

Magic Mushroom RTP and Variance

Information on the RTP and variance of Magic Mushroom hadn’t been made public when we conducted our play test, and we can’t tell you much about the top win, either. Realtime Gaming usually develops slots in the medium-high volatility category, which is worth bearing in mind.

How to play Magic Mushroom

Magic Mushroom’s unusual design can make the game seem off-putting at first, but if you follow these tips, you’ll be able to navigate the forest with ease.

1. The control icons are quite small, but look for three lines near the bottom of the screen. These open a small menu with a range of options.
2. Use "settings" to alter the sound levels.
3. Click “i” to open the paytable. You’ll also find more information on the game rules and Magic Mushroom’s bonus features here.
4. Bets are adjustable using the + and - icons on the box labelled “total bet."
5. Up to 100 fully automated rounds can be set using the autoplay icon. It’s the pair of arrows right next door to spin.
6. Work out a budget with responsible gambling in mind.
7. Press play to get the reels moving.

Bet & Win Sizes

The minimum bet size on Magic Mushroom is 0.20, and higher-rolling players can increase that to 5. The highest possible single line win is for x5 matching blue fairies, and this awards x200.

Here’s what else you’ll find lurking in the forest.

Five blue fairies = x 200

Five orange fairies = x 80

Five purple fairies = x 30

Five red fairies = x 20

Five green fairies = x 20

Five candles = x 12

Five books = x 12

Give guitars = x 8

Five strings = x 8

Magic Mushroom has 27 ways to win. That might not seem like a lot, but it’s generous considering the reduced size of the grid.

Magic Mushroom Respin Feature

An enchanted forest is the perfect setting for exciting bonus features, and Magic Mushroom doesn’t disappoint. The Magic Mushroom Respin Feature brings a sprinkling of magic to every round, so let’s have a more in-depth look at how it works.

Triggering a respin

The glowing mushroom is the wild on Magic Mushroom, and it’s hard to miss! It appears on every reel, but if you manage to land it in the middle of the grid, it will expand and stick in place. At that point, you’ll be awarded another spin completely free of charge.

The respin

With the wild locked in place on the central reel, reels 1 and 3 will spin again. A randomly selected symbol will be added along with a blank one, so you’ll get the chance to form some new and hopefully lucrative combinations.

Our Verdict

Magic Mushroom is captivating. Its magical setting in the heart of an enchanted wood is spellbinding enough, but the colourful cast of fairies gives the slot the complexion of a dream. We loved our time in the woods and were particularly impressed with the use of sounds to build atmosphere.

A few more bonus features wouldn’t have gone amiss, especially free spins, but the respin feature does suffice. Since there are only three reels, it isn’t a monumentally difficult task to land a wild in the correct position.

This combination of an enchanting setting and a thrilling core bonus feature makes Magic Mushroom a joy to behold. Devoid of all the usual distractions, you can simply sit back and enjoy the magic of this gorgeous fantasy themed slot.

If you’re not ready to leave the forest just yet (and we can’t blame you!), there’s more adventure to be had on the Magic Mushrooms slot.

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