The cunning Ali Baba is waiting to take you on an adventure to the cave of the 40 thieves. They were certainly masters at hording treasure and gold, so, will the Ali Baba video slot be a lucrative online gambling game for you? With software by Leander Games we have 20 paylines and two bonus options to bring you the riches you desire.
We let the genie out of the lamp in our review to bring you the lowdown on gameplay and payouts.
There are 20 paylines to select from according to your betting needs. However, to maximise of winning opportunities you're better off playing all 20 paylines and adjusting the line bet. Line bets range from 0.01 - 5.00, making a max bet 100.00.
RTP is 96.59% and volatility is medium.
Hidden deep in mythical deserts lies the cave of the 40 thieves, which Ali Baba uncovers. This cave and the sands of the desert surround the 5x3 reels and set the scene for our online gambling game. Graphics are fun cartoon images of Ali Baba related characters and some random 'Eastern' relics.
Soundtrack is a synth background with some Eastern instruments thrown in, but, is unfortunately relentlessly repetitive.
Low paying relic symbols offer payouts that range from 3x - 120x your line bet. Mid range animal symbols offer a range from 20x - 300x your line bet. The second highest paying symbol is the thief who pays out 4x your line bet for just two symbols and up to 800x your line for all five on a payline.
Ali Baba himself offers a 5x multiplier for 2 symbols and up to 2500x for a rare 5OAK.
Morgiana, Ali Baba's savvy slave girl, also features as a wild symbol. She'll expand to fill the reel wherever she lands and will substitute for all symbols except the special Bonus or Scatter symbols.
Special symbols are scattered amongst these standard symbols to increase a player's winning potential. The urn of gold and jewels is the Scatter symbol that pays out wherever it falls on the reels, offering rewards of 5x, 25x or 100x your total bet for landing three, four, or five respectively.
The red vase Bonus symbol will trigger the Gold or Bandit Bonus round. You'll need to land three of these special symbols across the central reels and you'll be taken to a pick 'em mini-game.
Rows of vases are lined up for you to select. Some will contain real cash prizes, whilst others will contain a cheeky monkey who attracts the attention of a thief. The thief can destroy one of your vases, but Alia Baba could help you out up to three times.
Finally there's a Free Spins round with a choice of volatility attached. You have three selections - high, medium or low risk. You're then invited to select treasure chests to fill your Free Spins and Multiplier meters. This is where the risk comes in. If you max out either meter you'll be awarded the minimum 10 spins plus 1x multiplier. The gamble is in your hands.
All your Free Spins, though, include Morgiana on reel one as an expanding wild, which will increase your winning chances.
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Leander Games' Ali Baba video slot has some downsides. The soundtrack is a little monotonous and graphics along with overall design are beginning to feel dated when you compare it to some of the latest releases. However, it offers some fun reel spinning gameplay and good bonus action which will appeal to high volatility fans. It's certainly well worth an open sesame or two.