Can you sing? Would you like to become a pop star? Would you like to have millions of fans all over the world? Unfortunately, it’s not so easy. But you can always play “The X Factor: Steps to Stardom” slot and feel as if you were a great singer (even if you sing out of tune)! 

“The X Factor: Steps to Stardom” is a 5-reel, 20-payline IGT slot based on a highly popular TV show under the same title. There are various references to the TV show in this slot. The background depicts an audience in front of the judges and stage, while on the reels you will be able to see male and female singers, CDs, speakers, X Factor logos, audition badges, microphones, and silhouettes of other singers. All of these symbols display some animations when included in a winning combination. The designers of the game didn’t forget about sound effects and included the X Factor theme tune, cheering crowds and booming music, which accompany various wins. The combination of well-designed symbols and nice sound effects will make you feel as if you were watching your favourite TV show instead of playing a game.

The Microphone symbol is the highest paying symbol in this video slot. If you land 5 Microphone symbols on an active payline, you will win the top jackpot. 

However, the game wouldn’t be complete without its numerous special features. Although “The X Factor: Steps to Stardom” slot doesn’t offer any Wild icons, it gives you a chance to win ‘boot camp’ inspired Free Spins and even take on the judges during the Bonus round to win great prizes!

The Free Spins feature is entitled ‘boot camp’ and is triggered by the boot camp symbol. Get three, four or five boot camp symbols and win 5, 10 or 15 Free Spins. This feature differs from standard Free Spins found in other slots, because during the round you will collect stars. If 10 are collected you’ll advance to the  Live Final Bonus game which offers the only chance of winning the maximum payout! In the bonus game, you will get to choose your performance – you will be able to pick your look, personality, voice, motivation and song. Your prize will be determined by your performance, the audience’s reaction and the judges’ verdict, so do your best!

If you land three, four or five Scattered Judges Bonus symbols, you will trigger the Judges Bonus game in which you can win a prize of 20x, 50x or 200x your total bet respectively. In this Bonus game, judges will reveal their verdict on your performance. If the first judge gives you a “Yes,” you will have the option of collecting your winnings or risking them in double or nothing for the next judge. If that judge gives you a “Yes,” you will move on to meet another judge. If any of the judges says “No,” the Bonus game will end and you will not win anything.

You don’t have to have the voice of an angel to be a winner in this game, simply spin in the right symbols across the five reels on any of the 20 paylines and you’ll be amassing the winnings! Although the game doesn’t offer any Wilds to boast your chances of hitting more winning combinations, the Bonus rounds more than compensate for this small disadvantage.