Texan Tycoon Slot Review: Strike It Rich in Oilfields

Texas is well known as a state where men have made fortunes through oil. And while we can't promise that you'll win a fortune through Texan Tycoon slot, this 5-reel, 25-line game does offer an interesting take on the oil industry — both from the blue collar people who work these rigs, to the millionaires who run the industry. Let's take a look at what you can expect from Texan Tycoon slots, specifically its graphics, betting, and special features.

Graphics and Atmosphere

This deep-drilling adventure takes place on the oilfields of Texas, which is apparent from the giant drills working the desert ground. Not surprisingly, the symbols all reflect the atmosphere as you'll see an oil worker, oil drum, semi-truck, oil well, cash, and the tycoon. The tycoon is wild and offers a 2x, 3x, 5x, or 10x multiplier when he appears in a win. Just keep in mind that this wealthy man only lands in the third reel. The highest-paying regular symbol is cash, which offers 1,500 coins when it appears 5 times in a line. If you get the tycoon in the same line as the cash, it will pay you anywhere from 3,000 to 15,000 coins when the multiplier kicks in. As for the graphics, Texan Tycoon is an older game from Realtime Gaming (RTG), so it's not amazing from a visual perspective. The background above the reels looks decent, as the oil drills and sand are realistic. But the symbols don't compete with the 3D slots that are released today. What's good about this slot, though, is the animations that accompany certain winning payouts. The tycoon yells "yee-haw" while country music plays, and the oil tower explodes with oil. Maybe this doesn't make up for the limited graphics, but the animations do spice up the action.

Format and Betting

Lines can be changed from 1-25, and the coin amount can be adjusted from $0.01 to $25.00. You won't unlock any extra bonuses or payouts by using a bigger coin, so we suggest that you just play 25 lines at one cent a piece. If you want to keep the reels spinning without having to push Spin every time, click Autoplay and spin the reels anywhere from 5 to 1,000 times.

Texan Tycoon Special Features - Strike Oil with Free Spins

The oil well offers both scatter payouts and free spins. The scatter prizes are worth 1x (2 symbols), 2x (3 symbols), 20x (4 symbols), and 200x (5 symbols) your triggering bet. If you land at least 3 oil wells anywhere on the reels, you trigger a pick feature. You then click one of the oil wells that remain on the reels, which will reveal how many free spins you receive. Up to 25 free games are available, and you can expect all payouts to be tripled. Also note that Texan Tycoon features a progressive jackpot that can be won randomly on any spin. The progressive jackpot is worth $1,260 at the time of this writing.

Verdict on Texan Tycoon Slots

We can't say that Texan Tycoon is the most-advanced or graphically enhanced online slot we've ever played. But it's good enough to fire up on your smartphone if you're interested in the oil industry, or the titans who run it. Our favorite aspects of this game include the animations and two-part bonus (pick feature/free spins). Texan Tycoon is also nice for anybody who likes simple slots that are easy to play without reading an extensive pay table and rules list.