The Magic Orb Hold & Win

By Becky M. | Updated 13 November 2024

The Magic Orb Hold & Win is another iSoftBet release in their Hold & Win series of slots. Set in North America expect magical elements with gem symbols and a top prize of 15,000x the bet.

About The Magic Orb Hold & Win

The magic takes place on 7×7 reels and features the cluster pays mechanic, rather than regular paylines. It’s compatible with desktop and mobile devices from 20p up to £20 per spin. Overall, volatility is high with an RTP of an average 96% so expect decent prizes.

Set in what looks like a prairie, the skies are overwhelmed with an orange and purple aura creating a magical backdrop. The graphics are superb with a large grid central to the game. 8 gems represent the pay symbols, the gems without the gold border are low values. The ones with the gold border are the high values.

Hold & Win slots became extremely popular during 2021 and it looks like they are here to stay in 2022. However, iSoftBet has shaken things up a little with the addition of a cluster pays mechanic where clusters of 5 or more form a win.

Gameplay

Once a winning cluster lands the cascading reels trigger and winning symbols are removed and replaced with new symbols. There are no limits as to how many cascades can occur.

In the middle of the grid on the 4^th reel, an Orb symbol is present. This symbol triggers extra modifiers seen below:

10x multipliers

Transforming symbols from one to another

Removes all symbols from the grid barring one, a cascade follows.

Free Spins trigger

Hold & Win triggers

The Orb is also a symbol in its own right and three on the reels trigger the free spins with an increasing multiplier growing by 1x after each cascade.

The Hold & Win triggers after 5+ coins land scattered. The triggering symbols lock on the reels while you play 3 respins. Every new coin landing lock and reset the respins back to 3.

There are 4 fixed jackpots in the Hold & Win feature, and these are:

Mini – 25x

Major – 50x

Maxi – 100x

Mega 250x

Verdict

The Magic Orb Hold & Win is an excellent addition to iSoftBet’s Hold & Win series. The superb design combines the cluster pays mechanic with the Hold & Win delivering many features awarding huge win potential.

Becky M.

Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Slotfruit

Rebecca (Becky) Mosley has been at the heart of the UK online gambling industry since 2008 – making her one of the most experienced voices in the space. She founded Take Marketing Limited and built SlotFruit.co.uk into one of the longest-running independent casino comparison sites in the country.

As editor-in-chief, Becky brings a genuine player-first perspective to everything on the site. She personally oversees every casino review and slot guide, making sure readers get straight-talking, honest information rather than marketing fluff. Her approach has always been the same: transparency, fair bonus terms, and responsible gambling above all else.

Over 17 years in the industry, Becky has built deep expertise across UK Gambling Commission licensing, slot game mechanics, bonus structures, and the constantly evolving regulatory landscape. She works directly with operators and software providers to keep every listing accurate and up to date.

Becky is a Companies House registered director (Take Marketing Limited, company no. 07619813) and is based in Lincolnshire, England.

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