The Final Countdown Slots

Those of you who waited for the sequel of Danger High Voltage should wait no further, because the good people of Big Time Gaming released The Final Countdown, a six-reel video slot themed after one of Europe’s biggest hits of all time. We will be heading for Venus with the 2019 release, because the reels are set on the launching field. Up there, we will be looking for precious Gemstones, as well as Reel Clones, Clone Wilds and two types of Free Spins features: The Countdown Free Spins with Roaming Wilds and the Heading for Venus Free Spins with Velocity Wilds.

Gameplay

The moment you start spinning the reels, you will be attracted to the sounds of the popular song, which adds the excitement to the preparation of the rocket launching. Thanks to outstanding visuals, it seems that the space ship will head to space any time now. Everything is covered in fluorescent lights, so you might need your sunglasses after a while. Like in most other Big Time Gaming titles, precious gemstones represent high-paying symbols, so expect plenty of Amethysts, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds on the reels, as well as 9-A playing cards. Two Astronauts will keep you company, Male and Female, and both of them act as Wilds on the reels. The Logo is the Scatter that triggers the Free Spins feature.

If you had the pleasure of playing Danger High Voltage, you will have no trouble at all understanding the rules of the game in The Final Countdown, and you will have to know the rules if you want to board the spaceship and head for Venus. The 2019 release features six reels, four rows and benefits from 4,096 ways to win. The slot pays from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel, with three of a kind being the minimum for landing payouts. Amethyst is the only symbol that will pay even for two of a kind.

Final Countdown Slots Real Money

With 4,096 ways to win on the offer, gamers will have to pay 20 coins for each spin. Fortunately, the coin denomination can be changed, so players will set the coin value somewhere between $0.01 and $1 and bet as low as $0.20 and as high as $20 per single spin. We can all agree that the betting range is not as wide as high rollers would have hoped, but it is not that bad either.

As for the maximum possible payouts, spinners can expect up to 36,000 times the bet in a single spin, or $720,000 provided that the bet is set to the max. The Amethyst is the symbol that pays the most, offering 25 coins for six of a kind. Not much, but if you combine it with multiplier Wilds, you can really land huge payouts. The Final Countdown’s RTP goes from 96.56% to 96.65%.

Bonus Rounds

First of all, we have the Reel Clone feature, where between 2 and four reels can be cloned and land identical symbols. This is closely connected to the Female Wild, which can land on the cloned reels and cover up to 4 reels. Wild on 2 reels will carry a 4x multiplier, while Wilds that cover 3 and 4 reels will offer a 27x and a 256x win multipliers.

To trigger the Free Spins feature, players need to land three or more Logo Scatters on the reels. Once that happens, you get to pick between the two Free Spins features on the offer. Choose the Countdown Free Spins feature and you will get 8 free spins with a Roaming Wild. Land the Countdown Scatter to reduce the countdown, which starts at 10 and resets at 0. The Countdown Scatter can reduce the countdown up to 3, while the Roaming Wild will be 2x2 big, with a 4x multiplier, once the feature starts and, as you retrigger freebies, the Roaming Wild becomes bigger until it reaches a size of 4x4 and offers a 256x multiplier.

The Heading for Venus Free Spins feature will get you 15 freebies and the Reel Clone feature on each spin. The Male Astronaut will act as a Velocity Wild and will appear on the Reel Clone, growing from 4x to 888x at random. It is possible to retrigger the feature by landing three more Scatters.

Summary

The Final Countdown is simply excellent, even though it may seem in the beginning that the 2019 release is pretty complicated, just because it is packed with features. Do not worry, you will understand everything after a couple of spins. Being action junkies ourselves, we love a video slot that offers so many extras and each of them will help you land huge wins, starting from the Reel Clone feature and the Cloned Wilds, which can come with a whopping 256x win multiplier. Both Free Spins features are very good and both can result in massive payouts. We are positive that those of you who liked Danger High Voltage will also love The Final Countdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of The Final Countdown?

The Final Countdown has a return to player (RTP) ranging from 96.56% to 96.65% depending on game configuration, both above the 96% industry average. Big Time Gaming built this solid payback into a six-reel Megaways-style slot with 4,096 ways to win and a maximum theoretical payout of 36,000x your bet.

Can I play The Final Countdown for real money?

Yes, The Final Countdown is available as a real money slot at casinos carrying Big Time Gaming content. Bets range from $0.20 to $20 per spin across 4,096 ways to win, with a maximum single-spin prize of $720,000 achievable at the highest bet level during the most rewarding bonus configurations.

What is the theme of The Final Countdown?

The Final Countdown is a Big Time Gaming slot themed around Europe's iconic 1986 rock anthem. The reels are set on a rocket launch pad surrounded by fluorescent lights, with male and female astronauts acting as Wilds, precious gemstones as high-value symbols and the game's logo triggering the free spins feature.

How does the Reel Clone feature work in The Final Countdown?

The Reel Clone feature in The Final Countdown clones between two and four reels on every spin so they display identical symbols. The Female Astronaut Wild can land on cloned reels and cover up to four reels simultaneously, carrying a 4x multiplier on two reels, 27x on three reels or a massive 256x multiplier when covering all four cloned reels.

What are the two free spins options in The Final Countdown?

The Final Countdown offers two player-selectable free spins features. The Countdown Free Spins awards eight games with a Roaming Wild that grows from 2x2 with a 4x multiplier up to 4x4 with a 256x multiplier as it is retriggered. The Heading for Venus Free Spins gives fifteen games with Reel Clone active every spin and a Male Velocity Wild growing from 4x to 888x.

Is The Final Countdown a sequel to another Big Time Gaming slot?

Yes, The Final Countdown is the spiritual sequel to Big Time Gaming's Danger High Voltage, sharing a similar six-reel, four-row layout, 4,096 ways to win, Reel Clone mechanic and the use of gemstones as high-value symbols. Players familiar with Danger High Voltage will find the core mechanics immediately recognisable, with the sequel adding the dual free spins choice and evolving Wild multipliers.