Bolt X UP slot

Alchemy Gaming are delighted to introduce their latest X UP slot called Bolt X UP. From all Microgaming partners, Alchemy Gaming are known for their use of the X UP mechanism, which has previously been implemented on Chronicles of Olympus and Africa slots. The third release is Bolt which is building up to be one electrifying slot. Both previous X UP slots were more than decent, so can Bolt X UP complete a successful trilogy?

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Bolt X UP Slot Review

Gameplay and Payouts

Alchemy Gaming have chosen bolts of electricity as their main source of inspiration for the theme. Bolt X UP has this classic fruit machine atmosphere, which makes sense, considering that some of the symbols are fruits. So essentially, we’re getting a fruit slot, which has been electrified with thousands of volts and it has the X UP mechanism for a good measure.

Beginning with the lowest value, Bolt X UP offers symbols of 10, J, Q, K and A. Moving on we got cherries, bells, Bar, a red seven and diamonds. These are pretty classic symbols that you may spot in various old school fruit machines. Of course, these particular ones have received an improved look, one that’s more dazzling. Bolt X UP is a 5x3 slot with 243 paylines.

If we put all three X UP slots next to each other, then Bolt X UP seems like the calmest, when it comes to all payouts. The max win is the lowest but so is volatility, so even though the ceiling for potential is the lowest on average it should be easier to have a balanced supply of big wins. Bolt X UP offers the lowest RTP setting, but just barely, so you shouldn’t notice the difference.

Bonus Features

The X UP meter is clearly visible on the left side of the layout. Every time you land 2 scatters, one X UP token is awarded. The more tokens you collect the higher you can climb the X UP ladder, which then can add an extra multiplier to your Free Spins once you do get your hands on them. This multiplier can go up to 10x. If you get to that max multiplier, then Free Spins will be triggered as well.

Otherwise, Bolt X UP Free Spins can be triggered by landing 3 scatters. The initial reward is 8 Free Spins but each additional scatter adds two more Free Spins. Any active X UP multiplier will then be added to your Free Spins. The third way how to acquire Bolt X UP Free Spins is by buying them straight up for a set price. 

Conclusion

We think that Alchemy Gaming are quite fond of this X UP mechanism, so we’re sure that series doesn’t close with Bolt X UP. Visually, Bolt X UP is the least exciting slot of the three, but it has the most different gameplay because Alchemy Gaming have changed up the math model a bit. We suppose it comes down to preference in the end. If you enjoy a bit more predictable gameplay with smaller but more frequent wins then Bolt X UP could work well for you.

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