Ox Bonanza Slots

Bonanza is typically a good word to see forming part of a slot title, but if we put the word ox in front of it, does it simply mean there are lots of those involved? Ox Bonanza certainly strikes gold with the curiosity factor, so can it deliver on the prize potential and entertainment too? It's time we found out, so let's launch into our slot review here.

Is this another strong entry to a game studio collection?

We believe so, yes, and it comes from Realtime Gaming or RTG if you prefer to use just their initials.

Ox Bonanza delivers the usual demo too

It does, and if you're eager to know more and to take it for a few test spins, this is the best way to go about it.

An ox features heavily in this theme

You might also have worked out that an ox is joined by 11 other animals to form the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, and that's our theme for this one. The game was released to celebrate the Year of the Ox.

Expect some Oriental elements in the design

RTG has had a good time designing this one, bringing the ox into play along with plenty of Oriental detailing. Cherry blossoms and clouds are the limit of the backdrop, although the reels are covered by a roof design familiar to those in this part of the world.

How to start playing the Ox Bonanza slot game

We'll begin by confirming the game has five reels, with three icons on each of those with every spin. The game also fits in two progressive jackpots, so that was a pleasant surprise when we first spotted them.

The ox is the main icon, so finding it as a wild was obvious. It can only land on the first reel, unfortunately, but if it does and it contributes to a prize, you'll get 2x the usual amount.

The other symbol to hunt down is the scatter, and this says OX BONUS. We'll learn more about that one in a while.

The game offers fixed paylines

This means you cannot deselect any lines, playing all 25 on every spin.

You can bet from as little as a penny on each of those lines

This makes the cheapest bet a quarter, although as usual with RTG, you do get larger amounts to check out as well. That said, the game has a far lower maximum bet for each spin than we've seen elsewhere in their collection, with $12.50 the highest you can go.

Paytable details are as clear as usual for RTG slots

You can make this your first stop to become more aware of the other symbols you might see in the game, along with prize outcomes if you were to find some winning combos.

Bonus features in Ox Bonanza

It may be disappointing to see a wild only on the first reel but hang on a second. There is a random Morphing Wild feature here as well. This occurs when a wild on reel one chooses to change one or more other animals on the other reels into extra wilds. This could become a cool spin if you see it happen.

Can you unlock any free spins from the Ox Bonanza slot game?

Yes - and as you might suppose, the OX BONUS symbol is the one that can take you there. Three will bring you 10 free games to play, but you can get 20 from four triggering symbols instead. Best of all, finding five triggering scatters will unlock a massive 100 spins to play.

The Morphing Wild random bonus can appear at any time during these free games. You can even trigger more by finding three or more additional scatters in a spin.

RTP details are absent from the paytable

This is a common detail you'll see among RTG slots, so don't expect to find it in the table for this one either. Check at the casino as they might have more details for you on this score.

Our rating: Could Ox Bonanza unleash a bonanza of prizes?

We sure hope so, but of course, you never can tell what the outcome of any spin is going to be. We are giving it a score of 7.5 out of 10, as we've seen most of the elements before, although they do roll into an entertaining slot to play in this instance.

We'll report back if we hear about any winners of those progressives

Having two progressive jackpots available is certainly a highlight in this slot game. One jackpot is always bigger than the other, but anyone scooping either one of those is going to have reason to celebrate.

Try this one first to get a better idea of how Ox Bonanza works

A wild landing on one reel but able to randomly change other symbols into wilds… that's one of the best features for us. You can see how it might work if you decide to play the test version first.

Play for real for real prize access

Make sure the cheapest bet is right for you first, as each wager is final in the real game.

Mobile gaming with the Ox Bonanza slot game

Yes, this is available too, so if you're nowhere near a computer, you can still try this version.