Book of Sam Slot Overview
Book of Sam is a new casino slot from ELK Studios where we visit Las Vegas, no, Sam Vegas. Some of you might be familiar with this character, as he’s been the main character in games such as Electric Sam and Sam on the Beach before. However, we don’t blame you if the name doesn’t ring a bell, considering it’s been over 5 years since we got to hang out with him. We assumed that he had fallen in love with the beach life and retired there, but to our surprise, our favorite redhead has returned. He’s not at the beach or playing with electricity in the jungle, though. Instead, he has travelled to what we assume is Las Vegas, but the mayor was evidently so excited about his return that it’s now Sam Vegas. Hopefully, Book of Sam will be a grand return to the stage for our buddy. Let’s see!
Book of Sam is a video slot from ELK Studios with a classic setup of 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines. Players can choose from a wide range of bet sizes, with a Min.bet of 0.20 and a Max.bet of 100. The game has an RTP of 94%, which is below the industry average, and lower than ELK usually offers. Book of Sam is played at high volatility, which can result in a max win of 10.000x the bet.
ELK always delivers plenty of exciting features, and it’s no different here. The features are Scatter Symbol, Electric Treats, Free Spins, and X-iter feature buys.
Book of Sam Slot Information
The game takes place on the Sam Vegas strip. In the background, we spot Las Vegas tallest building, the Strat hotel, a famous hotel and casino. On the opposite side, Sandras Palace can be seen, which we assume is a play on Caesars Palace. Unfortunately, that’s about it. The game feels very zoomed in and doesn’t invite us to enjoy the full environment. We also feel like the graphics could’ve been better. It doesn’t look as sharp as ELK games generally do, which is somewhat of a disappointment. We do, however, want to note that we only have access to a demo version at the time of writing this review, so it could be subject to change.
You can play this game on all common mobile devices and desktops. A winning combination is created by landing 3 or more matching symbols (or 2 higher-paying symbols) on consecutive reels within the game’s lines, starting from the leftmost reel.
The lower-paying symbols include 10, J, Q, K, A, and a Sphinx. Five-of-a-kind with these pays 5x-10x the bet. The higher-paying symbols consist of the three buddies; Maggie, Sandra, and Sam. A full line of 5 with one of these will pay 25x-500x the bet. Like in most Book games, the books act as both a Wild symbol and a Scatter symbol. Let’s take a look at the features!
Book of Sam Slot Features
What is the max win in the slot Book of Sam?
You can win up to 10.000x the bet.
What features are available in the slot Book of Sam?
The features are Scatter Symbol, Electric Treats, Free Spins, and X-iter feature buys.
Scatter Symbol
Landing 3 or more Scatter symbols (Books) triggers the Free Spins feature. These also act as Wild symbols, enabling more winning combinations by substituting for other paying symbols.
Electric Treats
Landing a winning combination with Maggie, Sandra, or Sam, triggers one of the corresponding Electric Treats:
Maggie = A win with Maggie removes all lower-paying symbols and Maggie symbols, allowing new symbols to be dropped in their place.
Sandra = A win with Sandra awards re-spins with an increased multiplier. The amount of Sandra symbols included in the connection will determine how many spins you receive.
Sam = A win with Sam awards re-spins, and a Book symbol on a random position is awarded. The amount of Sam symbols included in the connection will determine how many spins you receive.
Free Spins
Landing 3 or more Scatter symbols triggers the bonus game with 8 Free Spins, and an expanding symbol is selected. When you land the selected symbol, it will expand and cover its entire respective reel. This creates a large number of winning combinations since these symbols do not have to be on adjacent reels to pay. If your selected symbol is a 10, J, Q, K, or A, it needs to appear on 3 or more reels to trigger the feature. If it’s Sphinx, Maggie, Sandra, or Sam, 2 are enough. Landing 3 or more Book Symbols will award 4 extra spins and an additional expanding symbol, up to a maximum of 5.
X-iter Feature Buys
If you want some extra action, you can activate the following 5 features at various costs, accessible from the X-iter menu on the left:
2x = Activates Bonus Hunt, more than doubling your chance of triggering the Free Spins feature.
10x = Guarantees a random Electric Treat feature.
50x = Awards 1 spin where all symbols are expanding symbols.
100x = Triggers the Free Spins feature
500x = Triggers the Super Free Spins feature, in which all symbols are expanding symbols.
Book of Sam Slot Conclusion
ELK is one of those providers where a new release always gets us excited. It’s a prominent provider because of its innovative approach to game design. Much thanks to its X-iter features, ELK’s games are always filled with plenty of content and various mechanics to explore, and Book of Sam is no different. Now, there are plenty of Book games out there already, so the trick is to stick out. In fact, ELK is competing with itself with this release, considering that its previous game, Book of Toro, features the same core mechanic. However, Book of Sam feels like no previous Book game. The X-iter buys bring something new to the table, both with the Electric Treats and the 50x buy, where you get a single Super Bonus spin.
Our primary concern with the game is its RTP of 94%. If you’re just going in and doing a few spins, you probably won’t notice, but since most games nowadays have an RTP of above 96%, we believe that it’s a mistake to put it this low. The other critique we have is the visuals. We would’ve loved it if the setting felt more inviting, perhaps by not having the grid so zoomed in. This would create a more pleasant environment and make it prettier for the eye.
Nonetheless, these are minor complaints. All-in-all, this game shows how high of a standard ELK has. Mechanically, this is one of ELK’s most interesting works since it uses such a beloved feature in an innovative way.
Book of Sam by ELK Studios takes you to Sam Vegas, where the most famous feature in the industry has developed into a versatile mechanic.
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