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All aboard, players! Get ready to embark on a tour of the London streets in Wild Celebrity Bus Megaways, an online slot game by Pragmatic Play. But this isn't your typical bus ride to work or school. Oh no, in this game, you'll be cruising around town on a quest to spot celebrities or visit their favorite hangouts. While it may sound like an unusual concept, it's actually a thing in certain parts of the world, including London. Instead of trying to catch a glimpse of famous people walking around, this bus tour highlights places like where Barack Obama enjoyed fish and chips or where the Beatles once lived together. However, don't expect to actually see any celebrities in Wild Celebrity Bus Megaways; the game offers tumbles, respins, free spins, and bonus buys instead.
As the game loads, you'll find yourself at a bus stop on a sunny day, with the London Eye spinning rapidly in one corner and Big Ben in the other. It's a picturesque scene, but you might want to skip the Ferris Wheel and hop on the old Routemaster bus instead, where the game's 6-reel setup is displayed on its side. With an interesting mix of passengers on board, your journey promises to be eventful as you explore the city's celebrity spots.
When it comes to placing your bet in Wild Celebrity Bus Megaways, the options range from 20 p/c to $/€100 per spin, without any Ante Bet feature available. However, you do have the option to purchase the Respins feature for 20 times the bet or buy free spins for 100 times the bet. The default RTP for these features is 96.05% or 96.01% when opting for single spin betting, though it's worth keeping an eye out for lower configuration models.
Once you hit spin, each reel will display between 2 to 7 symbols, resulting in a varying number of ways to win, with a maximum of 117,649. The Tumble feature removes all winning symbols from the reels, creating empty spaces that are then filled by symbols falling from above. This process continues with tumbles repeating until no new wins are created.
As for the symbols, there are ten regular pay symbols, ranging from the 10 to A card ranks to five character symbols: a backpacker, a business type, an older lady with her knitting, what appears to be the tour guide, and even a dog. Additionally, on all reels except the leftmost one, you'll find the wild symbol, which substitutes for all pay symbols.
Hitting a 6-of-a-kind winning combination triggers a payout ranging from 0.8 times to 1.75 times the bet for the low-paying symbols, or from 2 times to 25 times the bet for the premium symbols.
In Wild Celebrity Bus Megaways, the features can indeed be considered the "celebrities" of the game, if you'll forgive the metaphorical stretch. Among these features are the Respin feature and free spins.
When exactly 3 scatter symbols land in the base game, you'll receive 5 respins. During these respins, the triggering scatter symbols are locked in place on their reels. Wins are awarded as usual, and if at the end of the Respins feature, you have 4, 5, or 6 scatters in view, you'll trigger the free spins.
The free spins round kicks off with a win multiplier of x1, which applies to all wins. After each tumble, the win multiplier increases by +1. This multiplier persists throughout the round and does not reset between free spins, reaching a maximum value of x50. If you land 3 or more scatter symbols during the free spins, you'll receive an additional 5 free spins. It's worth noting that scatter symbols remain on the reels after tumbles, and when purchasing free spins, you'll trigger them with 4, 5, or 6 scatters.
Aspect | Wild Celebrity Bus Megaways | Comparison with Other Slots |
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RTP | 96.52% | Above-average RTP for online slots. |
Hit Rate | 1/4.4 (22.52%) | High volatility, promising big wins. |
Symbols | Celebrities, London landmarks, wildlife | Unique blend of fame, cityscape, and nature. |
Visuals and Audio | London streets, iconic landmarks, lively soundtrack | Immersive experience with a touch of celebrity glamour. |
Maximum Win Potential | Up to 10,000x the bet | Competitive maximum win potential. |
Welcome aboard the “Wild Celebrity Bus Megaways,” a unique online slot game by Pragmatic Play that takes players on a thrilling tour of London’s streets. Buckle up as we delve into the game’s design, features, and the excitement it brings to the reels.
Imagine being famous, just trying to go about your day, and suddenly a bus full of people pulls up, everyone pointing, taking pictures, and staring. It would be quite overwhelming, wouldn't it? Especially if you were having a bad hair day or desperately needed to use the restroom. Maybe there's something to be said for being an ordinary person after all. Yet, despite the potential downsides, many still aspire to fame.
The free spins feature, capped at a x50 win multiplier, still offers the potential for impressive wins, with a maximum payout of 10,000 times the bet. It seems like a slot designed with British players in mind, but its appeal extends to anyone with dreams of stardom.