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Game Review
Many developers will try their hand before the next World Cup, and now it’s time to see which football slot will be the favorite among players. This game introduces new animal characters, and even though the gameplay is similar, the features and math model have been improved.
The visuals are cartoonish, and the game plays out on 5 reels, 3 rows and 243 ways to win. The bet range and the RTP have been adjusted, and you can now bet between 25p and £25 per spin with a regular game RTP of 96%. If you use the Ultra Bet feature, you get an above-average RTP of 96.5%.
The volatility is high, unlike the medium-high of the original. The bonus round multiplier is now progressive, increasing by 1x per spreading wild. The max win is capped at 12,150x, which is good enough. While this game is better than the original, it’s unclear if football fans will like the childish theme.
What symbols are there?
The animal characters from the original game are back, with some new ones. The German Shepherd with a pint is new, and the alpha, with a 10x payout for 5 on a payline.
There’s also a Portuguese fox with wine. The Spanish bull with a fan, the British bulldog with tea, and the French hen with onions are also present. The low value royals are on the paytable too.
What are the bonus features?
The Ultra Bet feature lets you pay for 50 spins up front at 50x your stake.
The game plays as normal, but faster, and you can land stars on top of the symbols. Each star is collected, and you can win between 5x and 1,000x your stake by collecting 5 to 15 stars. This is an extra bonus on top of your regular winnings.
You can also use the red and white football, the wild symbol. When you land a wild (on reels 3, 4 and 5 only), it will expand vertically and horizontally to form a cross on the reels. This is the Spreading Wilds feature, and it’s even better during the bonus round.
Free spins
The game logo is the scatter symbol, and you need 3 scatter logos to trigger the free spins. You will get 10, 15 or 20 free spins for 3, 4 or 5 scatters. The bonus round can be retriggered once, giving up to 40 free spins.
The red and white football wild is replaced by a golden football with “wild” in bold golden letters. The wild symbol only lands on reels 3, 4 and 5, and expands to form a cross. Every wild you land increases the progressive multiplier by 1x, which is key to bigger wins.
What is the jackpot (max win)?
There is no jackpot, but big wins are possible with the progressive multiplier. You can win up to 2,430x your stake on a base game spin, but the max payout is capped at 12,150x your stake. With the £25 max bet, you can still win up to £303,750 on a single free spin.
Where can I play?
You can play for real money at online casinos.
Don’t want to play for real money? You can play the demo for free.
Yes, you can play on mobile and tablet, as the game is optimized for handheld platforms.
Verdict
The game hasn’t changed much in gameplay and graphics, but it’s a better game overall. The Ultra Bet feature adds a bonus win up to 1,000x for no extra cost per spin. The bonus round multiplier is now progressive, allowing for wins up to 12,150x.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Ultra Bet feature adds up to 1,000x bonus win | Max bet of £25 is a bit low for some players |
| Spreading wilds feature | |
| Free spins with progressive multiplier | |
| High volatility and 12,150x max win potential |
