Merlin's Grimoire - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Merlin’s Grimoire is a slot machine from game designer Play’n Go. It is played on a 5x3 reel set which generates 243 bet ways that pay left to right. In the base game symbols can split on two or three reels beginning on reel one, doubling the number of pay lines.

There is a wild/scatter symbol which pays, and when three appear on the screen ten free games are triggered with an expanding symbol. This feature can re-trigger, and during this phase of the game all the symbols can split and expand on all five reels, potentially giving the player 7776 pay lines.

If you prefer online slots with fewer and fixed pay lines, take a look at the Fishin Frenzy free slot, which has just ten.

There are five high-value symbols: the grimoire, Merlin, crystal, flask and scroll. These are supplemented by six coins with lower values.

The maximum win in Merlin’s Grimoire is x35000.

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Our Merlin's Grimoire slot review follows below.

Theme, Graphics and Soundtrack 

Merlin’s Grimoire was his spell book, and here it plays a vital role in the game, acting as both a wild and a scatter which can trigger free spins. The game begins with a quick video of the mysterious Merlin, and all through the game we get a commentary about the whereabouts of the grimoire. 

The symbols are beautifully designed, and the soundtrack is a haunting orchestral theme worthy of a movie about the wizard.

Merlin's Grimoire RTP and Variance 

The Merlin's Grimoire online slot has an RTP of 96.20%, which is just above the industry average, but players should note it comes in ranges and they need to check the RTPs of the online slots at their casino of choice if they are thinking of playing for real rather than seeking out free slot games.

Merlin’s Grimoire displays high variance.

How to Play Merlin's Grimoire

The game is not as complicated as the intro suggests, so here is a quick guide to help you come up with a spell to create some winnings.

1. When the main game screen is opened players can set their wager by pressing the “+” and”-“ buttons on either side of the bet window.
2. Now click onto the information button in the bottom left corner to open six new screens.
3. The first explains the concept of splitting symbols.
4. Click on to the next screen to see what happens in free spins.
5. Screen three shows the wild scatter and explains its powers.
6. The next two screens show the pay table, and finally the pay lines are explained on screen six.
7. Back on the main screen, auto play can be engaged in the bottom right corner. It can be customised to stop on win or loss levels or when free spins trigger.
8. You are ready to play.

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Bet Sizes and Pay Table Wins

Bet sizes range from 0.10 to 100 and the pay table for five of a kind is as follows: 

• Grimoire/Merlin = x4
• Crystal = x3
• Flask/Scroll = x2.5
• Yellow/Red/Brown Coins = x1
• Grey/Blue/Green Coins = x0.80

Max-win 35,000x

Volatility High

Top RTP 94.20%

Merlin's Grimoire Free Spins

The eponymous book of spells, Merlin’s Grimoire, is the key to free games in this game. Three, four or five appearing on the reels trigger an initial ten free spins. During this phase all five reels can feature split symbols and expanded symbols, increasing the number of pay lines to its maximum. This feature can re-trigger.

Merlin's Grimoire Review 

We begin our review with a bit of a gripe about the fact that the RTP comes in ranges. Players need to make sure they check at their casino of choice if they are playing with their own cash. Otherwise, we can recommend the slot, which has a great design and the splitting symbols keep the pay lines increasing.

The bet spread is good and the game will appeal to most players.

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