Formula X Slot
Formula X is a motorsport-themed video slot from the Spielo gaming platform. Race your way towards the chequered flag on this frenetic five-reeler, which is linked to a progressive jackpot that frequently soars into the hundreds of thousands. Indeed, there are three separate progressive jackpots in play. In order to be in with a shout of claiming one of them, you simply need to play on the maximum number of lines, which is 25.
Formula X is a modern casino game, but there’s more than a touch of nostalgia about it, both in the way it’s laid out and the simple, two-dimensional, cartoonised symbols. With wilds, scatters and a unique bonus game, you’re sure to enjoy the thrill of the ride.
Fuelling Up
Before you climb into your Formula One car, you’ll need to set your bet. In Formula X, most coin sizes are supported; you can wager as little as 0.01, if you wish, though you can bet a maximum of 250 per spin. It all depends, naturally, on your level of risk – but the game is built for both bold and modest players.
Setting your bet, incidentally, couldn’t be simpler. The control panel takes up residence along the bottom of the screen, where you can also configure your pay-lines. You can play on all 25, but you can also elect to play on just one, although as stated, this rules you out when it comes to nailing a progressive. After deciding how many lines you want to play, simply choose how many credits you want to stake per line. Just be aware that the coin denomination button is located not in the control panel, but in the topmost left-hand corner.
If you know you want to play at maximum bet, simply hit the red Bet Max button in the lower right-hand corner. When you’re ready to start your engine, hit the yellow Spin button. Formula X also includes an Autoplay function, whereby you can set the game to spin reels continually without requiring player input.
Michelin Tyres and Oil Cans
Formula X is packed with motorsport-themed symbols. They include a red driver’s cap, an air impact gun, a chequered flag, a helmeted driver, a 1st prize trophy, an oil can, a Michelin racing tyre, a Formula X steering wheel, a pit manager, and a female holding a Scatter board. There’s also a wild symbol – the tachometer – which replaces all others in the game except for the aforementioned scatter.
The pit girl scatter grants up to 100 free spins; simply hit five across the reels. You’ll win eight free spins if the symbol appears three times on the reels, and 25 free spins if four of the icons appear. All prizes won during the free spin periods are automatically doubled, with the exception of re-triggered free spins, jackpots or bonus wins.
To activate the bonus game, you must collect 1,000 bonus points. Points accumulate throughout the game, and are credited to your account each time the sports car icon lands on the reels. The more credits you happen to be playing with, the more bonus points you’ll accrue. On the bonus screen, you will have to take part in a car race. Initially, you must choose which car you wish to pilot around the racetrack (each belongs to a different team). The prize you receive depends on which placing you manage to get.
Winning the Progressive
To win the progressive jackpot, you must line up three, four or five jackpot symbols. Three awards the Jackpot, four gifts the Super Jackpot and five yields the mouthwatering Grand Jackpot. If you play at less than max bet, the same combinations pay 100 coins, 1,000 coins and 10,000 coins.
The Formula for Success?
Formula X is one of the better Spielo video slots out there. The five-reeler is a hoot from start to finish, with fine graphics, fast-placed gameplay and plenty of well-paying combinations to watch out for. The racetrack bonus game is also a lot of fun, and the three progressive jackpots give you the chance to win some serious cashola. The number of free spins offered is also incredibly generous and it plays out well against other Formula style slots such as High Gear.
