Infectious 5 xWays - Demo & Slot Review

Infectious 5 xWays is set on a 5-reel, 4-row grid, offering a starting 1,024 ways to win, which can expand up to 110,592 ways thanks to the xWays mechanic. The game boasts a high volatility and an RTP of 96.02%, but this can rise to 96.81% with certain bonus buy options. Bets range from €0.20 to €100 per spin, catering to a wide array of players.

The theme revolves around a band of anti-heroes, with characters such as Havoc, Toxicity, Misery, Torch, and Mind Flayer. The symbols include these villains along with lower-paying card ranks (10 to A). The design is gritty, with a burning cityscape and a thrilling soundtrack that sets the scene for a chaotic adventure.

• xWays Mechanic:
  • xWays symbols appear on the middle reels, expanding to reveal 2-3 instances of a symbol, increasing the ways to win.
  • If a Wild and an xWays symbol land simultaneously, the Infectious xWays feature triggers, expanding all instances of the revealed symbol.
• xSplit Wilds:
  • These wilds land on reels 3, 4, and 5, splitting all symbols to the left and doubling their count, enhancing win potential.
• Infectious Spins:
  • Triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols, awarding 9, 10, or 12 free spins respectively in the Toxic Hazard mode.
  • Toxic Hazard: Random wilds appear on the middle reels with each spin, and xWays symbols guarantee higher-paying character symbols.
  • Lock N’ Load: Awards 7 or 8 spins with sticky wilds that can have multipliers, and extra spins are awarded with each new wild.
  • Mayhem Mode: Activated with 5 scatters or upgraded during other free spins. All characters transform into the top-paying golden Infectious 5 symbol, leading to massive win potential.
• Bonus Buy Options:
  • Players can purchase 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols to trigger the free spins features, costing 75x, 140x, and 555x the bet respectively. These options can increase the RTP to 96.81%.