Subbuteo Star Striker

Subbuteo is one of those games that everyone will have played when they were growing up if they’re of a specific age. It was the in-thing way before the days of video games, and Light & Wonder, formerly SG Digital, are bringing it back to life in this branded slot, which is the second they’ve done on the game.

As everyone will or should know, Subbuteo is a tabletop game where the players are attached to curved bases, and they’re flicked. Of course, it’s not physically possible to make that happen with a video slot, but what’s crucial is to keep it fresh in the memory, which is done by a Subbuteo game appearing as part of the backdrop.

What you could suggest Subbuteo Star Striker is, is a branded Subbuteo slot that shows the game in its traditional guise but then offers a bit more of a modern take alongside it. So, there is also the slot element, and it’s far from basic as this is an anywhere pays title. It’s going to be a case of finding matching icons anywhere they land rather than looking for winning paylines, which could suit some players more.

Branded slots are always an interesting concept because they allow a development team, such as Light & Wonder, to take authentic elements and use them as and when they see fit, be it in the design or the gameplay. As mentioned above, Light & Wonder acquired the license from Subbuteo owner Hasbro and have then created a video slot that takes inspiration from the iconic game, which is evidenced by the backdrop.

And, because it’s Subbuteo, it also allows football to come into the mix as the overall theme. So, on the reels, there are nine icons, and they all tie into the football premise. The symbols include a pair of goalie gloves, the referee’s cards, tickets, whistles, trophies and more. So, if football is your thing, and maybe Subbuteo isn’t, you’re well covered.

The game area in Subbuteo Star Striker is a 5x5 grid with twenty-five icons visible. As we said earlier, it’s a pays anywhere title, so it’s not a case of lining up matching icons. It’s just a case of having them in view at the same time. Yes, players will need six, but you could suggest it's less taxing than waiting for them to appear in a straight line.

With the pays anywhere mechanic also comes the avalanche system. When winning symbols have paid out, they’re swiftly removed and replaced by new ones, which can lead to multiple cascades occurring. Four of these will bring into play the Shootout Bonus, with the striker attempting to score past the goalkeeper. Players will choose the direction they wish the player to shoot, with a prize coming their way if it hits the net.

The great thing with Subbuteo Star Striker by Light & Wonder is not only is it another excellent branded slot, but it’s also going to appeal to punters even if they’re not fans of Subbuteo. Because the game, in effect, is a football-themed video slot. Yes, there’s a dose of nostalgia for those who played Subbuteo, but everything that is visible on the reels relates to football, and who doesn’t like football, right?