Rock n Ways Xtra Ways - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

The lights. The music. The potential of 262,144 ways to win. Rock n Ways XtraWays is something special, which is clear the minute the game loads. This is a six-reel slot but the number of rows changes from three to eight and the ways to win change with it. There is also a free spins round for extra thrills.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack 

Rock n Ways XtraWays is bursting with all the energy of a rock concert. There is strobe lighting overhead and the towering amps to either side of the rigging for the stage. Lights gleam at the edges of each reel, framing symbols that include drums, microphones, other rockstar gear, and the rockstars themselves. The two bandmates are dramatic, to say the least, with the singer with his pink mohawk screaming into his mike and the guitarist a more chilled figure with his top hat and a cigarette. Drama also comes from the electric guitar screaming, the crowd roaring in the background, and the odd moment of pyrotechnics. Comparisons will inevitably be made with the KISS Reels of Rock slot.

Rock n Ways XtraWays RTP and variance

You would think the RTP would be simple, as it is just the average return. Even in a slot with an unusual layout, it shouldn’t be too difficult; however, Rock n Ways XtraWays has three RTPs. You will probably be pretty excited if you get 96.44 per cent; however, if you get 94.30 per cent or even 92.32 per cent, you may be more unsure. Luckily, you can take comfort from the fact that all three figures are theoretical. The high variance will keep the wins spread out, although there is a chance they will be higher.

How to play Rock n Ways XtraWays

Are you ready to rock? Let’s go:

1. The reels may have a different layout but this is still a relative of other Toptrend slots and the basic controls are pretty simple. There is an info button under the reels that will open the paytable, which you can view in either coins or credits.
2. More information about how to play comes from the gaming guide, which is linked at the bottom of the screen between a link to your account summary and the mute button.
3. The account summary includes your current balance, which is also displayed at the bottom of the screen. Take note of how much you have available before you set a wager.
4. You can do this by using the plus and minus symbols on either side of your current bet display.
5. When you move over to the right, you will see the big spin button. There are two other controls attached: one is the lightning bolt for turbo mode, the other a link to autospin.
6. Autospin enables you to choose 10, 25, 50 or 100 spins or to stop when a feature is triggered. What you can’t do is set a loss or single win limit to stop it spinning out of control.
7. Hard limits stop you from falling into the temptation of chasing losses. Taking regular breaks can also help. When the fun stops, stop playing.

Bet sizes & paytable wins

The bet adjustor starts at a minimum of 0.20 and can be increased up to a maximum of 5.00. 

When your bet changes, so do the values displayed on the paytable. Any left to right adjacent combination can be a win, but it is six matches that bring the highest prizes, even with a minimum bet:

• Pendant, choker = 0.40
• Plectrum, shades = 0.50
• Cassette, drum = 0.60
• Microphone, speaker = 0.80
• Guitarist = 1.00
• Vocalist = 1.20
• Platinum record scatter = 5,000.00

Max-win 26,541x

Volatility High

Top RTP 94.57%

Rock n Ways XtraWays bonus features

XtraWays

XtraWays is easily the most notable feature in this slot and the thing that sets it apart from other games. The reels may start with a 6x3 layout but, as you play, this may increase to as many as 6x8. This means the number of ways to win can increase from 729 to 262,144, which is a lot by any standard.

Bonus symbols

You will see the numbers at the top of each reel, which represent how many symbols will be on each reel in the next spin. You start with three symbols, with bonus symbols appearing with a number between one and five. This number will be added to the counter on top to increase the overall number of symbols.

Free spins

This is not all there is to Rock n Ways XtraWays, as this is also a slot with free spins. The free spins are triggered by the scatter symbol, which is a platinum record:

3 scatters = 10 free spins
4 scatters = 15 free spins
5 scatters = 20 free spins
6 scatters = 25 free spins

Rock n Ways XtraWays review: our verdict

If you are a rocker, you probably don’t need much in the way of features to enjoy a slot such as Rock n Ways XtraWays. The sheer energy of the rock concert theme with all its lights and imagery and music will probably be enough for you. There is much more to this slot than that though, with the XtraWays feature being the standout. The free spins are also pretty exciting.

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