X Factor Cashdrop - Information & Game Rules
X Factor Cashdrop is a new type of casino game where you bet on the outcome of 18 spinning hexagons. Each hexagon:
- contains one of nine symbols (such as, a Guitar, Microphone, Singer etc.)
- in one of three colours.
You qualify for a payout if you get:
- three or more matching and consecutive symbols, from left to right.
- five matching hexagon colours (from left to right) on a winning line causing a ‘reaction’. These hexagons disappear and new hexagons drop into the vacant spaces with new symbol/colour combinations, which may qualify for yet another payout.
What are winning lines?
A win line is a line of symbols that MAY contain a winning combination when the hexagons stop spinning. A win line must contain a minimum of three consecutive symbols (appearing from left to right) for any payout to be made. Also, five matching coloured hexagons on a win line (regardless of the symbol) on an active line qualifies for a payout.
Each win line is represented by a numbered Indicator button, displayed on either side of the game. Click on an Indicator button to reveal the specific win line. Also, click the Paytable button to display a summary of all 20 win lines. All win lines are active for each play.
Set your stake
To increase, or decrease, the amount you are going to bet on each line, click the plus (+) or minus (-) arrows on the Stake/Line button. Remember that stakes are accepted on a per line basis.
The total stake amount for your forthcoming X Factor Cashdrop game will be the stake per line multiplied by 20 (the number of win lines). For example, if you select a £2.50 stake then the total amount staked on the next game will be (2.50x20) £50. This is shown in the Total Stake display.
Payouts
Click the Paytable button to view payout values for each symbol.
For example, the payout values for the X Factor symbol displays:
- 5 - 1000, where five X Factor symbols pays out 1000 x your line stake.
- 4 - 100, where four X Factor symbols pays out 100 x your line stake.
- 3 - 60, where three X Factor symbols pays out 60 x your line stake.
Notes
- A single payment only is made per winning line. For example, five matching symbols pays out the value for five symbols only and does not pay for the four symbols or the three symbols.
- A symbol can contribute to one or more win lines. The win line payouts are accumulated.
Reactors
If five or more matching coloured hexagons (regardless of the symbol) appear consecutive and left to right on an active line, a reaction occurs. These hexagons react (disappear) and new hexagons drop into the vacant spaces with new symbols/coloured combinations, which may qualify for more payouts. Each reaction has a payout of x2 the stake.
Multiple reactions occur simultaneously. Each reaction is paid x2 the stake line. It is possible for the same hexagon to be involved in more than one reaction.
Win Line Multiplier
After a reaction, the cash pot accumulates and the Win Line Multiplier increases by 1. Any symbol wins in the draw area after the hexagons have been replaced from the reaction will now pay x2. Previous wins not disturbed by the reactions will also pay x2.
If more reactions occur after the symbols have been replaced from a reaction, the hexagons involved in the reactions are replaced and the Win Line Multiplier increases again by 1. All subsequent wins then pay x3 and so on.
Progressive Jackpots
Three or more Jackpot symbols appearing anywhere in the game qualifies for one of the three jackpot prizes.
The progressive jackpot consists of a fixed minimum amount which gradually increases by a percentage of funds inputted into the game until it is won. When the jackpot is won, it is reset to the seed amount and begins to rise again. Progressive jackpots are available in real play only; each individual current jackpot total is displayed above the winnings display panel.
- Mini=3 Jackpot symbols
- Midi=4 Jackpot symbols
- Maxi=5 Jackpot symbols
Important notes about jackpots
- The seeds (or starting values for the respective jackpots) are: Mini=GBP10, Midi=GBP400, Maxi=GBP12000
- It is not possible for two players to simultaneously win the jackpot: the jackpot is locked when it is being won, this means that no other bets will be accepted for it, so only one player at a time is able to win it; the first player would win the jackpot and the second attempt would be unable to place their stake as the jackpot amount that they are playing for has decreased.
- If the players stake is greater or equal to the minimum qualifying stake then the following contributions will be taken from the stake and added to the jackpot Mini=1.0%, Midi=1.0%, Maxi=1.0%
- Winning a progressive jackpot neither contributes to, or is affected by the daily cumulative winnings limit.
- Contributions to the jackpot come solely from the operator and are not taken from any bets placed by the player.
- To qualify for the progressive jackpot you must have a minimum total stake of GBP 0.20/Eur 0.22.
Auto Play
Auto Play is a convenient way to play without having to click the Play button to start each game. Each spin starts automatically until something occurs that requires your intervention or the number of spins set expiries.
Using Auto Play
- Select the desired number of plays using the plus (+) and minus (-) arrows in the Auto Play display area. Each click of the respective button increases or decreases the amount of plays that will take place.
- Click Auto Play to start auto play.
- Click Stop to stop auto play.
General information
- This game has a Return to Player of 95.16% based on good playing strategy.
- System malfunction voids all pays and plays.
- All currencies in the above are expressed in GBP. Please note that the amounts stated will apply in the user’s own currency.
Terms & Conditions
This game is a virtual fixed odds betting game. Players may bet at fixed odds on the outcome. The games are not pre-scheduled; instead they start when you confirm your bets. As such, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Terms and Conditions, you will not receive a confirmation message in order for your bet to be valid.
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