Aurum Codex slot game by Red Tiger brings back the ancient art of transforming base metals into gold. The motif has been employed in an obscure manner in the game. This 5-reel slot and 20-payline grid is set in some type of scholar mystic's drawing room complete with potions, globes and books. Topped with a luminous pentagram-like design on the floor. The overall appearance has a 19th century gentlemanly vibe reminiscent to Picture of Dorian Grey. The visuals are high quality, colourful, lively and exude atmosphere.
Alchemy Wilds, Wild Alchemy and a slew of free spins will aid in this journey into the metaphysical realm of life. Wilds are crucial to the game's features both in the base game and during free spins. It opens with Alchemy Wilds which appear exclusively on the first and fifth reels and can replace any pay symbol. When an Alchemy Wild lands it is fixed in place for the next spin. If two Alchemy Wilds occur on the same row they turn all of the symbols between them into Golden Wilds. Golden Wilds act as an equivalent for paying symbols while still having their own worth. Lines of Alchemy and Golden Wilds are worth 15 times the stake. Keep an eye out for the scatter symbol which will award you 10 free spins if three of them appear on the three middle reels. Before the bonus is played an hourglass may turn at random granting 5 more free spins. It can even turn again, awarding 20 free spins. During the bonus, Alchemy Wilds are locked in place for the duration of the feature rather than only the next spin.
The game is a solid addition to Red Tiger's portfolio. The graphics and unique features make it stand out despite some drawbacks like limited betting range. It provides an engaging and visually rich gaming experience. The base game can feel slow due to the infrequent hits but the features especially the wild transformations and free spins add excitement and potential for big wins. It is available across all platforms including the Spin Genie website. This game is definitely worth a try.