Beauty and The Beast Slot

When starting the slot game of Beauty and the Beast you are greeted by the housekeeper in a spectacular 3D opening scene, animated to the nines. Afterwards a short introduction to the unique features of the game will follow, explaining how to make the most out of this picturesque slot. There is a continuous snow fall going on in the background, with the eerie castle looming in the background where our dear Belle is held hostage by the beast. When the player is ready to take on the slot, the gates will open for you and the interface is set with the interior of the castle surrounding the 5x3 reel setup.

Mesmerising Features

Although the slot game itself is a year old at the time of writing this review, the specs are by all means not outdated, as one can expect from such a prominent software provider as Yggdrasil Gaming. There are a myriad of features to be found on the Beauty and the Beast slot, making gameplay much more dynamic than on your classic 3x3 reels.

When it comes down to symbols, you will be faced with 4 high paying symbols and 6 standard low paying symbols on the form of various gems. The higher paying symbols are symbolised by The Beast himself, what we can assume is Gaston and Belle in two different style (one as the classic country girl and one when she has transformed into the beautiful Disney princess that she is).

Furthermore, there are some special features implemented in the game that make playing more intricate and takes the overall style of playing to a whole new level.

Free Spin Mode

The Free Spin mode can be triggered by getting the Rose symbol on 3 consecutive reels in a row, this can be expanding up to 5 reels to make the most out of this bonus feature. If the player is successful in landing 5 Free Spin symbols on the reels in a straight line across, then the maximum win of 10 Free Spins + 5000 coins will be awarded to the player. Aside from that, if the player manages to re-trigger another Free Spin round the player will also be awarded the option to call upon one of the castle’s servants to help them on in the upcoming Free Spin rounds. Below you will find which options will be available to you during this critical phase of the game.

The Butler, The Chef and The Maid

These three symbols cannot be found initially on the reels, but will appear at random of can be bought to appear at a cost of extra coins. All three come with their own speciality and will be up to the player to come up with a winning strategy depending on the phase of the game.

The Butler

This suave, tall housekeeper can be called upon to give the reels a slight push in your favour with the “Nudge” function. If you feel like you need just a little nudge to make that winning bet, then the Butler is your man.

The Chef

This French master of his craft will be at your command to help you out on the reels. The Chef can only be used on the middle reel and synchronises the reels into one symbol.

The Maid

The backbone of the household, making sure that the castle is neat and tidy for special guests like you. The Maid can be called upon and she will place 2 – 4 Wild Symbols on random places on the reels. She is a lady of chance; you won’t be able to know where the symbols will end up. But if you feel like you need a few more Wilds on the reels to make it your lucky day, then by all means select her.

The Golden Bet

This is perhaps the most rewarding feature in the game and certainly something you won’t find on any common slot game. But let us remind you, Beauty and the Beast is no ordinary slot. The best thing about the Golden Bet is that players are able to activate this feature at any phase of the game, whenever they feel like. Of course there is a certain cost involved when you wish to utilise this feature to your favour. There are three different options to choose from.

The Boost

If you need a bit of a boost, a pick-me-up if you will, then this the option you should choose. The Boost comes at a prize of 5 extra coins on top of the initial bet and allows the player to get more winnings out of the Free Spin mode. The player will be able to call upon two servants instead of one at the start of the Free Spin mode.

The Nudge

If you feel like you have just missed that Free Spin symbols and don’t feel like starting from scratch again, then you should choose this feature. At the cost of 15 coins on top of the initial bet, the player will be able to land a Free Spin symbols that just rolled out of frame back onto the reels.

Boost Nudge

Can’t decide on what to pick, or are you not the strategy kind of type? Then why not pick both options? At the cost of a very fair 30 coins, you will be able to get the best of both worlds: The Boost function and The Nudge to boot!

Final Verdict

For those who wish to revisit their childhood’s favourite fairy-tale, this is the slot game for them, whether you like to play on mobile or desktop. Beautifully crafted and filled with surprising features, the tale of Belle and the Beast proves that it just doesn’t get old, not even in the form of a videoslot.