Slots with a Wild West theme are ten a penny nowadays. Still, Area Vegas, in collaboration with Games Global, have bitten the bullet (excuse the pun) and combined the Wild West with a futuristic train heist with Bullet Train Bandits.
Area Vegas is one of the newest software studios to develop exclusive content for the Games Global Network. Bullet Train Bandits is its debut slot with Games Global, and so far, it seems they have done a decent job of it.
About Bullet Train Bandits
Although the slot follows the same narrative as many Wild West slots, featuring a train heist in the rugged Wild West, the design and theme take on a more futuristic vibe with ultra-modern characters, machine guns and revolvers. The action takes place on a train transporting gold bullion and a gang of outlaws in hot pursuit of its swag.
The game has 5 reels and 20 pay lines and is available on desktop and mobile devices. Bets range between 20p and £50 per spin, making it accessible to both casual players and high rollers. The slot is highly volatile, with an RTP of 96.45% and a maximum win of 5,000x the bet.
There are 10 symbols in total. These include 5 low-value card suits and 5 high-value thematic symbols like whips, daggers, goggles, neon boots and pistols. Additional symbols include bonus symbols, a scatter to trigger the free spins and a wild that acts as a substitute but also pays on its own.
Gameplay
Now, down to the nitty-gritty: What can we expect, and what does the slot offer?
Wild Symbols
The Wild symbol substitutes for all pay symbols, but it also pays on its own, up to 10x for 5 of a kind.
Pick Feature
After each base game spin, loot box symbols can appear and trigger the Pick feature. You need to pick 3 matching symbols to win the respective prize. The loot box symbols are collected on the cargo wagon above the reels. Once you collect enough loot boxes, the Pick feature triggers for a chance to win one of four jackpots: Mini (20x), Minor (50x), Major (500x), or Grand (5,000x).
Rush Express Feature
The Rush Express Feature is the highlight of Bullet Train Bandits. It triggers when the engine or gold train symbol shows up on the 5th reel, along with at least one Rush Express symbol. All prizes displayed on the Rush symbols are collected and paid out. On top of cash prizes, there are 4 fixed jackpots up for grabs, with the top jackpot worth 5,000x the bet.
Free Spins
The Free Spins trigger with 3 scatters (grenades), awarding 10 free spins. During the free spins, the Rush Express is more likely to trigger to help you create more significant wins. The free spins can be retriggered for additional free spins.
Conclusion
Bullet Train Bandits is a fab slot with plenty of action, chances to win decent prizes, and 4 fixed jackpots. Area Vegas has done an excellent job combining the Wild West with a more modern, futuristic vibe that shakes up the somewhat stale theme we see all too often. It’s worth a spin or two; I’m certain you won’t be disappointed!