Tex Mex

Capecod Gaming takes players into the cactus-rich lands of the Texas/Mexico border in Tex Mex, their latest five reel-slot. This celebratory, tequila-fueled slot offers two separate bonus features and 25 adjustable paylines, as well as Capecod’s reliably solid craftsmanship and attention to detail. Short of a trip to Juarez, this is the best way to enjoy a day of tacos, tequila, and fun in the sun.

Theme

A beautiful day with blue skies and smiling cacti provide the background for this slot, with multicolored holiday lights strung above the wood-mounted set of reels. Gaming symbols include a sombrero-clad man, a piñata, set purple maracas, a taco, and a smiling cactus, as well as the playing card symbols ace through jack. The title symbol acts as wild, substituting for other symbols to form winning combinations; a bottle of tequila, complete with a dancing worm on its inside, acts as the bonus symbol; and a hot pepper symbol acts as scatter, opening the way to free spins. A relaxed soundtrack with strumming guitars and occasional pulses of mariachi brass provides some ambiance.

Betting Options and Functions

The excellent design team at Capecod Gaming ensures that every detail of this title is looked-after, so that players can enjoy their relaxing day in the sun. There are 25 adjustable paylines, with bet per line variable from 0.01–1.00. This yields an overall per-spin betting range of 0.25–25.00 times the betting currency. Autospins are available for up to 1,000 spins at a time, though players should use caution before stepping away from the game, as there are no protections in place for loss limits. The overall theoretical return to player ratio is slightly above the industry average at 95.34%.

Features

Players can look forward to the tequila bonus game, which is triggered by the appearance of five bonus symbols anywhere on the reels. Players are given three chances to choose among bottles of tequila – any time a worm comes out of the chosen bottle, a cash prize is awarded. The size of winnings is determined in proportion to the bet size at the time the feature is triggered.

When three or more of the hot pepper free spin symbols appear on the reels, between 10 and 20 free spins are awarded. During this bonus feature, the scatter symbol becomes a special scatter and remains on the reels, adding more free spins to the total whenever three or more appear, and providing extra win bonuses as well.

Our Take

Smiling cacti may not be the most compelling compadres for online slot gaming, but Capecod Gaming makes the best of things here. The two separate bonus features are likely to keep players coming back for more, and with tacos and tequila aplenty, it’s easy to see why.