Mad Orchestra Slots

I’m missing something when it comes to this slot. Even after 2 separate sessions I cannot see what is ‘mad’ about it at all. Sure, there are slightly quirky cartoon symbols on the reels – though that is about as far as the madness goes. Even the orchestra part is intermittent; the sound when you spin sounds more like quality control at a bagpipe factory to my (uncultured) ears. Even with these factors in mind Mad Orchestra is an enjoyable enough slot. There are 5 reels, a 10,000 coin best prize, a bonus game and both wild and scatter symbols to keep you entertained.

While it's most popular at online casinos in America, it's also quite popular at those in the UK.

When you first see this game you’ll probably have high hopes of it being a little crazy. There are a row of trombones above the logo at the top of the screen, and the velvet curtain of an opera house each side of the reels. The reels have a plain background, and include musicians and a conductor as well as individual instruments including a violin, piano and drum. These are quirky, with the snobbish conductor looking particularly effective. There is a little animation on the reels, though this is more for things changing color than actual movements.

The main feature is the ‘Diva’ bonus game where you hit colored piano keys – trying to complete a song for the diva.

Get in Tune

This slot has a 5 reel, 3 rows and 20 (configurable) win line setup. Your bet sizes per line can be from 1c through to $5, making a spin range of 20c to $5. Auto spin is available and you can select the music, sounds and animations on and off via the settings button.

Wild symbols award the single biggest prize for this game – a healthy 5,000 coins for 5 of a kind. This symbol is a frantic looking conductor whose long hair shakes when he is involved in a win. This symbol also makes up wins with the other regular symbols, though not the scatter or bonus.

Regular wins are headed up by the people, with the instruments making up the smaller wins. The lady with the violin has the biggest prize; this is worth 1000 coins for 5 and 200 for 4. Next comes the snobbish conductor, the lady with a small wind instrument, the guy with a trumpet and the cheerful conductor in the bow-tie. The violin, piano, harp and drum make up the smaller wins.

Scatter symbols pay anywhere on the reels. This is the outside of the opera house, and you can win up to 100 times your total bet (with 5 anywhere on the reels) with these symbols. The bonus symbol shows a ‘diva’, this only appears on the middle 3 reels and when it does the break out bonus is triggered.

Don't Fall Flat in the Bonus Rounds

First of all the diva on the symbols becomes animated – appearing to sing. Next you go to a giant piano with different colored keys. The diva sits on top, and above her is a piece of music with all of the notes greyed out. Your task is to choose the colored keys and complete the song. Each time you hit a good note, you will win a prize and the note will become colored in the score above. If you get a bad note the piano key will break. You play until you break your 3rd piano key. You can win smaller amounts even when you run out of clicks, as each key gives a cumulative prize. If you do complete the song, then you get an extra cash bonus on top.

A Game You'll Love in Just a Minuet

I’m still puzzled by the ‘mad’ part, though there was a little more in the way of orchestra than was apparent at first. Other than that annoying spin tune, I got to like this slot eventually. The top prize of 5000 coins should keep you interested enough. The diva bonus was also a refreshing break – even though it is just a random bonus game with very little interaction. A solid slot, with a theme which is different enough to stand out. Give it a spin now.