Reel Rivals Slots
Get ready to burn rubber with Reel Rivals, the motorsport themed video slot from developer Oryx.
Outdrive your opponent and reach the chequered flag first as you vie to win cash prizes on the reels.
But will you crash and burn in this fast-paced game? Here’s a review of Reel Rivals by Oryx with everything you need to know.
Squeal of Tires
Developer Oryx has created a game which really captures the competitive spirit of motorsports and the drive to win from the teams.
The opening sequence sees rival drivers pitted against each other in a grim battle for superiority of the track, while scantily clad girls cheer them on.
After the initial animation, you’ll enter into the full game where you’ll see the reels set down in the shelter of the pit lane. With the track alongside and cars racing past in the background, you’re right in the thick of the action.
On the reels there’s a whole host of symbols relating to motor racing including the start lights, the two rival drivers, the curvaceous girls, the team boss and sections of race track.
Will you take pole position as the game starts?
Qualifying Lap
Before you start revving up your engine in a bid to win the race, you’ll need to first set up your stake so everything is ready to go.
You can choose how many paylines you want to play with, up to the maximum of nine. You can increase and decrease your selection by using the plus and minus keys at the bottom of the screen.
Reel Rivals is played with up to 10 coins per line and you can select this too. The value of each coin can be set from the minimum of 0.01 up to the maximum of 0.50, providing lots of flexibility over betting low and high.
Taking a look at the paytable before you race is a good idea too because it can help you to devise a winning strategy. Knowing the prizes which are up for grabs can be a lot of assistance in deciding how much you want to bet.
The racing drivers offer the top prize of 1,000 for matching five symbols but will pay out a lower sum for matching just two. Some of the lower valued symbols require a match of three before they’ll pay out a win.
The chequered flag is the wild symbol and this can substitute for other symbols on the grid, making it much easier to create a winning combination.
Once you’re ready to play, return to the main game and prepare to spin the reels. If you prefer you can opt to use Auto Play which spins the reels on your behalf allowing you to relax and wait for the prizes to hopefully come pouring in.
Taking the Flag
You can win cash prizes by matching symbols on the reels, but in this game of motorsport there’s extra ways to win too.
If you spin three or more checkered flags anywhere on the board during one spin, you’ll unlock the special Race Bonus Feature.
In the bonus you’ll be given the choice of picking the track as well as choosing the opponent before lining up to take the lights and win.
But that’s not the only extra in the game with the Free Spin Feature that you can activate by landing three or more of the start lights on any turn. You’ll get 10 free spins as well as having one of the track symbols converted into a special mystery scatter. Every time you land this during your free spin you’ll win a special prize payout.
If you’re still hungry for success you can play the special gamble feature every time there’s a win on the board. This could result in you winning double your prize but it’s not risk-free because you could lose everything if you’re not successful! The premise of the game is simple; just correctly guess the colour of the next card to be turned over from the pack. Red or black, it’s as easy as that! But will you dare to risk everything just to earn more cash? The decision is yours…
Podium Position
Reel Rivals by Orys is another sports-themed classic title which offers all the thrills of real life motor sport. With excellent chances to win and plenty of bonus features this game can be enjoyed by players of all levels of experience and ability.
