Mystic Mirror

Mirror Mirror on the wall, which is one of the most popular slot games you can play from Red Rake Gaming each month? The answer to that my friend is Mystic Mirror, one of the more recent releases from the slots development company.

Based on a very broad theme of fantasy and legend, the Mystic Mirror is the key symbol in the game as it serves as the game's Wild Scatter, this means it is a Wild symbol that is also a Scatter which unlocks Free Spins and as such, if you can land it in advantageous positions on the reels, then you can win some sizeable prizes when you do trigger the bonus.

However, there is more to the slot than simply a novel way to enjoy Free Spins. The slot also boasts a choice for players before they start of whether to play with six reels or the default option of five. A sixth reel is more expensive to play but does offer much greater value wins for six symbols across the reels.

So, let's take a gaze into the Mystic Mirror and see what the reflection tells us about this slot. Is this a game for the ages, or is it one that should be shattered into a thousand pieces and give Red Rake cause for reflection? Let's take a look and find out.

Overview

• Game: Mystic Mirror
• Developer: Red Rake Gaming
• Reels: 5/6 (player can select number of reels)
• Pay Lines: 10 (non selectable)
• Minimum Bet: 0.08 (5 reels), 0.16 (6 reels)
• Maximum Bet: 15.00 (5 reels), 30.00 (6 reels)
• Jackpot: 7,500 (5 reels), 22,500 (6 reels)
• Free Spins Bonus: Yes
• Other Bonuses: No
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: Medium

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Presentation

The presentation on the Mystic Mirror slot is somewhat understated which is a bit unusual for Red Rake Gaming slots, but I think it works very well. The setting is a rather magical forest woodland, which has two unicorns roaming among the grass in front of some rather beautifully realized trees and mountains. As you would expect with Red Rake games, the graphics do look excellent.

The reels are centrally located with the controls for the game at the foot of the reels. The animation on the reels are excellent and the sound effects are somewhat gentle, but exciting enough when you win to get the heart pumping. By default, the game starts with the sixth reel not activated, so you'll need to activate that reel before your first spin if you want that sixth reel in play.

What's on the reels?

There are a total of ten symbols available in the game and nine of them are standard symbols. The lowest value symbols are the five playing card symbols from the 10 through to the ace. These offer wins from just a quarter of your total bet up to 7.5x your bet If you play five reels of 37.5x your bet if you play six.

The size difference between jackpots continues with the other symbols which include a ring, a brooch, a unicorn and the top standard prize, the pretty lady. For five reel players the maximum prize with these symbols is 250x your standard bet. However, if you play six reels, then that increases to 750x your standard bet.

Wild features

The Wild symbol is the Mystic Mirror that the slot is named after and it can appear on any of the reels. It substitutes for any of the other standard symbols on the reels to help create additional winning lines, or multiple different winning lines on the same spin.

However, you can also land a big prize for landing Wilds sequentially across the reels, land five and you will win 100x your bet but if you have the sixth reel in play and can land six then that increases to 200x your bet.

The Wild however also acts as the Scatter symbol in the game and if you hit three or more across the reels, then you will unlock the Free Spins bonus game.

Free Spins features

When you unlock Free Spins, you will receive 10 Free Spins and when you kick off your Free Spins one of the symbols on the reels will be selected at random. This will be your Special Symbol. During the Free Spins bonus, your spins will play and after any wins are allocated, your Special symbol, if it has been landed on the reel, will expand to cover the reels of any that it has landed on.

This can then of course trigger additional winnings from the same spin. If you have all six reels in play for this bonus, then you also receive a 2x multiplier on these wins during the Free Spins round.

Furthermore, if you land three or more Wilds once again during the Free Spins bonus game then you will re-trigger Free Spins at the end of the current Free Spins bonus round and another Special symbol will be selected for the next set of Free Spins.

Other bonus features

While there are no other bonus features to unlock in the slot, players do have an option to select a sixth reel on any spin. By selecting a sixth reel a player will unlock the six-symbol combination wins available in the game which pay out a considerable amount more than the 5-reel, however to play with six reels will cost double the standard bet.

It is a question of preference and the size of your bankroll as to whether playing with six reels is viable for you, but my advice is if you can afford to do so, then do so as the prizes on offer on the slot increase greatly with the sixth reel in action.

Best feature of the Mystic Mirror slot

For me the best feature of the Mystic Mirror slot is the sixth reel. Admittedly, it does increase the cost of the slot by double the original 5-reel amount, but I think the size of the prizes on offer more than offset that additional cost and with spins starting at just 0.16 for six reels in play, that is still cheaper than some 20 pay line slots which have 0.20 as their starting price for spins. The Free Spins bonus is also very good value and can lead to some sizeable wins, but the whole slot is far more exciting, plus you get an extra chance at landing that third Wild symbol in the base game, when you have the sixth reel in operation.

What does the Mystic Mirror slot lack?

I think the inclusion of a Wild Scatter is a good thing in this game, so the fact that there is no separate Scatter symbol for the Free Spins bonus does not matter. Where I feel the game does lack a little is when you get in a run of base game spins and can't trigger the Free Spins bonus. I think then a randomly triggered base game, or even some form of multiplier bonus, would have kept this particular part of the game more exciting.

Conclusion

It is easy to see why the Mystic Mirror slot is one of the most popular with players when it comes to Red Rake Gaming slots. The fact you can elect to play with five or six reels gives players a nice choice to make and although I feel six reels is the better option by far, this is still an enjoyable slot when played with five reels in play. The Scatter Wild is a great addition and when you trigger Free Spins you can win some sizeable prizes if you land that symbol on the first three reels in particular. This is a fun slot to play that does reward your patience and it is easy to see why it is a popular choice for many Red Rake Gaming fans.

Ratings

• Presentation: 14 / 20 - This is another beautifully presented slot from Red Rake Gaming. The background graphics and animations are beautifully done, crisp, clean and very easy on the eye and the sound, although not in your face, does provide a nice atmospheric backdrop for the slot. The six reels are easy enough to see and follow and are well animated and all the key game controls are easy to understand and access. Once again, this is a very nicely created slot from the company.
• Game-play: 14 / 20 - In terms of game play there is a lot to like with the Mystic Mirror slot and I can see why it remains one of the most popularly played slots from Red Rake each month. The base game is good fun although I do feel it is a much more appealing slot played with six reels than five. The Wild Scatter is a great addition to the slot and can trigger some great value wins while landing Free Spins. All in all, although this isn't packed with a huge amount of bonus features, it is still a fun and playable slot to enjoy a few spins on.
• Bonus Features: 15 / 20 - When you boil it down, you essentially have the rudimentary bonus features on this slot in terms of a Free Spins bonus round and a Wild symbol. However, Red Rake have given both these a twist by adding a Special Symbol bonus in Free Spins and the Wild Scatter in the base game and that does give the bonuses a lift and a somewhat different feel to the standard offerings. Add to that the sixth reel option and I think this is a slot well furnished for bonuses, though I would have liked a randomly triggered base game bonus too to break up that part of the game a little.
• Entertainment Factor: 16 / 20 - For me what I think is the most appealing part of the game is the fact that when you play the game you feel like you have plenty of choice on how much to bet and you win relatively frequently and as this is a medium variance slot, these wins can be a real mix of values. Most are smaller but bigger wins are possible and that excitement, especially when you trigger Free Spins, makes for a very enjoyable slot to play.
• Play Value: 13 / 20 - As a medium variance slot this game can play very differently depending on the session. Some sessions I have enjoyed I have finished well ahead, on others I've been significantly down but I have enjoyed the sessions regardless. This isn't a hugely volatile slot but it is one you should respect and play at a level commensurate to your bankroll. If you do then you could have a lot of fun playing and if you take a longer term approach, your chances of a bit of profit improve I feel.
• Overall 72 / 100 - Mystic Mirror is a fantastic and enjoyable slot from Red Rake Gaming and it is easy to see why it retains its popularity. Cleverly designed bonuses, some nice options for players, affordable to play and decent sized prizes, especially with six reels in play, all combine for a very enjoyable slot experience and a game you will keep coming back to play time and time again.

Good Luck!

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