Countdown

Theme

Endemol is very good at picking up popular game shows, mostly their own properties, and converting them into brilliant online slots. The Countdown slot is a good example of this, as it is based on the iconic original show of the same name. The graphics in this slot are all mostly elements from the original game and ensure you have a great Countdown experience while you are playing it. To add to the fun, there are three fantastic bonus games as well that ensure you have a good shot at some cool wins.

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Important Symbols and Combinations

• Scatter: There are 3 scatter symbols in Countdown:
  • Letters Bonus scatter symbol
  • Numbers Bonus scatter symbol
  • Conundrum Bonus scatter symbol Each of these scatter symbols triggers a bonus game of its own.
• Wild: The Countdown logo is the wild symbol in this game. The wild symbol replaces all other symbols except the 3 scatter symbols. It is also involved in you hitting the maximum coin jackpot.
• The top prize: The top prize in Countdown is a 5,000-coin jackpot. You can win this prize by landing 5 wild symbols consecutively across the reels.
• How the bonus round is activated: There are 3 bonus games in Countdown:
  • Letters Bonus: This bonus game is triggered by landing a minimum of 3 Letters Bonus scatter symbols across the reels.
  • Numbers Bonus: This bonus game is triggered when you land a minimum of 3 Numbers Bonus scatter symbols across the reels.
  • Conundrum Bonus: This bonus game is triggered by landing a minimum of 3 Conundrum Bonus scatter symbols across the reels.
• Other important symbols, if any: Other important symbols in this game include a trophy, the Countdown Winner clock, a clock, and a dictionary, apart from the numbers J through to Ace from a standard 52-card deck.

Configuration

Countdown is a great slot game from Endemol that is based on the hugely popular game show, Countdown. This slot has 5 reels and 20 adjustable paylines, with the symbols appearing on the screen across 3 rows. The game has superb graphics, with the J, Q, K, and A appearing like letter blocks from the word game, and the others looking sharp and crisp. The animations are great as well, and backed by some good sound effects. You can use the Auto Spin feature to play a minimum of 1 round and a maximum of 25 rounds in automatic mode.

The minimum bet per line ranges between 0.01 and 25.00, which means a minimum bet (on a single line) of 0.01 and a maximum bet across all paylines of 500.00. As the icing on the cake, the game comes with 3 bonus games that you can exploit to pick up some good wins.

Bonus Rounds

Countdown has 3 exciting bonus rounds:

• Letters Bonus: This bonus round is triggered when you land 3, 4, or 5 Letters Bonus scatter symbols across the reels. You get to play the Countdown Letters game, wherein you have to try and frame words that are longer than your opponents. You can use the Reveal feature to reveal your word and your opponent’s one at a time, or you can use the Auto Pick mode to reveal the words automatically. You win prizes if your word is longer than your opponent’s, and at the end your final amount won is highlighted. This game can also be triggered in the free spins round.
• Numbers Bonus: This bonus round is triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 Numbers Bonus scatter symbols across the reels. You play the Countdown Numbers game to collect as many free spins and multipliers as you can by revealing the Countdown card values. The free spins can be re-triggered in this round. You can also trigger the Letters and Conundrum bonuses in this round.
• Conundrum Bonus: This bonus round is triggered when you land 3, 4, or 5 Conundrum Bonus scatter symbols across the reels. You play the Countdown Conundrum game. Spin the wheel and collect the letter that comes under the arrow at the top; see how many letters you can collect and rearrange to complete the conundrum. It is simple: the more the number of letters you collect the bigger is your prize. This bonus can be triggered during the free spins.

Free Spins

The free spins in this game are rewarded through the Numbers Bonus game. You need to land a minimum of 3 Numbers Bonus scatter symbols to trigger this game. You play the Countdown Numbers game to collect your free spins and also multipliers. The free spins can be re-triggered. During the free spins, you can trigger the Letters Bonus and Conundrum Bonus games as well.

Top and Secondary Prizes

The top prize in Countdown is a 5,000-coin jackpot. You can win this jackpot by landing 5 wild symbols consecutively across the reels.

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