Bar-x-7even (Realistic Games) Slot Demo & Review

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Bar X 7even Slot
Provider Realistic Games
Reels3
Rows1
Paylines1
Bonus Rounds0
Bet Range0.05 - 200
VolatilityLow
Max Win100x
Bonus BuyNo
RTP96.00%
Our Rating7.5

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Game Overview

Having reviewed a classic Electrocoin Bar-X fruit machine from the late 1980s that has been upgraded to an online slot version, I thought I’d seek out another more up to date Bar-X that can still be found in 100s of land-based arcades in the UK. That led me to Bar-X 7even, and just like the original Bar-X from the 80s, this has been brought to life online by provider Realistic Games. As for its stats, we have a 3-reel game with just 1 payline, an RTP of 96%, and a maximum win of 100x.

Any form of Bar-X is about as basic as it comes regarding features for online slots, but Bar-X 7even does have a few little extras compared to most slot games that are part of this collection. For starters, any awarded nudges will guarantee a win in view, and even if you miss it, the game will then reset the reels to the position in which the nudges were awarded and manually nudge the best win for you. Arguably, though, the best part of the slot is the streaks that can occur, with each win on the paytable being able to roll in up to 10 times in a row.

I absolutely love this slot in the arcades in the UK, and if you’re a big fan too, you can now enjoy our Bar-X 7even fruit machine free play slot in demo mode; it’s available to try below.

Bar-x-7even Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols

Bar-x 7even Paytable
Bar-X 7even paytable

Visit any over 18s area in a UK amusement arcade, and you’ll find a collection of Bar-X 7even machines ranging in jackpots from £25 to £100. These low-tech fruit machines are incredibly popular due to their pure simplicity and the fact they take very little skill level to play. In the past, we have seen some game providers try to bring these slots into the modern area, with Storm Games notably creating Bar-X Megaways, whilst Blueprint Gaming also joined the party with the release of their Bar-X Safecracker Megaways slot. However, Realistic Games hasn’t added any new engines or mechanics to Bar-X 7even, although it does differ from the arcade version you will have played before, which I’ll explain throughout this slot review.

Let’s head over to the pays section next, and at the top of the paytable, we have the Red 7s, which will pay 100x the bet for a three of a kind win. Next in line are the Bars, worth 60x, and finally, we have the Xs, returning 40x bet for a winning combo of three. Depending on which versions of these slots you have played in an arcade or bingo hall will depend on the values you are more used to seeing, but generally, most arcade variations I’ve played offer far less in winnings than Realistic Games Bar-X 7even.

A huge plus point for Bar-X 7even online is that it offers far more betting options than the slots you’ll find in land based premises. Typically, in the arcades, these will be either 25p, 30p, 50p or £1 a spin, whilst online, you can play from a minimum of £0.05, up to a maximum of £200.

Bar-x 7even Slot Base Game & Modifiers

Bar-x 7even Base Game
Bar-X 7even base game

It doesn’t get much more basic than the 3-reel setup that is in play on Bar-X 7even, where just one payline is active throughout all gameplay. A win is awarded when three matching symbols land from left to right.

Bar-x 7even Slot Bonus Features

Bar-x 7even Bonus Win
Bar-X 7even bonus win

There’s very little in the way of features or bonuses on Bar-X 7even, but there are some enhancements on offer on the online version, which gives it the potential to pay out even more. Let’s go ahead and check out all it has to offer.

Nudges

At the end of any spin, the slot may randomly award you with three nudges. In this version of Bar-X 7even, every time you are awarded nudges, it means there is a guaranteed win. If you fail to see the win or make a mistake using your nudges, the game will return the reels to their original position and nudge the win in for you.

Holds

If at any time you are offered the chance to hold the reels on the game, always make sure that you use this option and hold the pair of symbols that will be on the winline. You are guaranteed that the 3rd symbol will drop in to award a payout. Furthermore, in the arcade version, any wins achieved could only be held once, but in the online version, they can be held up to three times.

Streaks

The best improvement to Bar-X 7even is the streak feature that can occur on any spin. For example, when this begins, three Xs/Bars/Sevens will roll in for a 40x/60x/100x win. On the next spin, they will roll in again, and the spin after that, they can roll in again. In land based arcades, three times would be the maximum this could happen, but online, they can roll in up to 10 times.

Pros

  • The wins can hold more than one time.
  • Winning streaks can roll in up to 10 times.
  • 96% RTP.

Cons

  • In the landbased versions, you can hear when the machine is full of coins, indicating when it is more likely to pay.

Bar-x 7even Slot Review Final Thoughts

I still regularly play Bar-X 7s in the arcades in the UK, although I rarely play the £1 spin versions as I think they are super hard to win anything on and quickly guzzle your money. Personally, I prefer the 30p per play £25 jackpot version as I believe they offer the best value and your best chances of making a profit.The good news here is that with so many staking options available in Realistic Game's Bar-X 7even, you can enjoy this slot in all its glory with enhanced holds and streaks from the comfort of your own home and with bigger wins, too.

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