Texas Tea Pinball Slot
Oil is the substance that fuels the modern world, and it seems like we can never get away from its influence, be in on the stock market, in politics, or just by looking at the price of gasoline. It has many nicknames around the world, including the always popular “black gold,” but in one area that’s particularly well known for its crude, oil goes by just one name: Texas Tea.
In the new slot machine called Texas Tea Pinball by IGT, players will be drilling and pumping in the hopes of discovering massive payouts in the Lone Star State. But as the name suggests, there’s a little more here than just the Texan theme. In addition, gamblers will have the opportunity to test their skills in a bonus round that’s reminiscent of the classic pinball games that used to be the main attraction at arcades around the world. Keep the ball in play for as long as you can, and you’ll be able to collect some real cash.
Everything’s Bigger Here
The Texas Tea Pinball video slot features a relatively cartoonish presentation, but one that still does a great job of exploring the theme. The cabinet itself features a large vista of an oilfield in the middle of a desert complete with plateaus and a bright blue sky overhead. The main game doesn’t have the most complex animations we’ve ever seen, but that can be a bit misleading, as the special features are filled with fluid video that brings this machine to life.
This is a five-reel, 40-payline machine in which the goal is to make matches from left to right across the reels. You’ll be matching a load of Texan symbols like hats, boots, spurs, and steers, among others. One of the nice things about this slot is the fact that it’s quite affordable for low limit players: these machines are penny slots that cost just 60 coins to play on their minimum bet, meaning this is a game that’s easy to play even on a tight budget. As this is a recent release, there is no online casino version available at this time, which means you can only play for real money in live venues.
Pinheads Rejoice
The first special bonus you’ll want to look for while playing the Texas Tea Pinball video slot is the rampaging wilds feature. Logos act as wild symbols, which can substitute for any normal icons in order to complete winning paylines. Where things get interesting is that any one wild can set off a “rampage,” in which many more symbols continue to turn into wilds consecutively, potentially filling several reels with nothing but wilds.
The real excitement begins when you can fill up an entire reel with bonus symbols. If this occurs, you’ll get to choose between two different bonus games. The first of these options is a free spins game in which you will start by playing a pick’em game. By choosing rigs, derricks, and so on, you’ll not only find out how many spins you’ve earned, but also receive a multiplier that applies to all of your earnings in this round.
But if you’re looking for something a bit more interactive, you’ll want to choose the pinball bonus. You’ll get to play a video pinball game with a Texan theme in which you’ll hope to collect coins, each of which will earn you instant credits. Bigger prizes are associated with completing each level of this game; finish up all three, and you’ll earn the maximum possible payouts. This is a game that takes a bit of skill to get the most out of, making this part of the new wave of skill-based slots features.
Don’t Mess with Texas
We’re excited about the introduction of skill based games to the Nevada market, and we’re also pretty sure that we’re not the only ones that feel that way. That’s why we think many gamblers will want to play Texas Tea Pinball. The theme itself is fun, if a bit generic, but the real attraction is the bonus round that actually allows players to interact with the machine. This won’t be appealing to everyone, of course; there are many slots fans who would rather take their chances with the random nature of a free spins round, and we also like the fact that this machine gives you exactly that choice. With plenty of features that will appeal to classic slots lovers and those who want the newest available features, this game provides a unique blend that should satisfy a wide range of gamblers.
