Editorial note: this is a general guide to how Brute Force works. Slot rules, feature availability and RTP can vary between operators and game versions, so always check the in-game information panel before you spin. Slots are games of chance — nothing here is a prediction of results, and no strategy changes the odds.
Brute Force slot review
Brute Force is a Nolimit City slot released in October 2024, styled like a retro pixel-art video game, with human heroes holding off an alien invasion. It plays on five reels and five rows with 21 paylines. Its main mechanic is three kinds of xNudge wild that build multipliers as they nudge into view, and the maximum win is 40,000x stake.
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How Brute Force plays
Wins pay left to right on 21 fixed lines for three or more matching symbols. The low symbols are card ranks, and the higher pays are the game’s warrior characters, all drawn in an 8-bit arcade look.
The wilds carry the game. Each xNudge wild lands stacked and nudges until it is fully on the reel, and every nudge adds to its multiplier. There are three types, and each grows at its own pace:
- Joshua: +1 per nudge, up to 8x.
- Jason: +2 per nudge, up to 21x.
- Hyper: +5 per nudge, up to 51x.
An xNudge meter keeps track of the multipliers in play. Where many Nolimit City games add symbols or reels, Brute Force keeps a fixed 5x5 grid and puts all its swing into how far each wild nudges.
Brute Spins and Super Brute Spins
Scatters trigger one of two free spins rounds:
- Brute Spins (three scatters): 10 free spins with the xNudge wilds working as they do in the base game.
- Super Brute Spins (four scatters): 10 free spins in which xNudge wilds can become sticky and stay on the reels for the rest of the round.
Sticky wilds are the difference that matters. A wild that stays in place keeps paying on later spins with its multiplier, so a Super Brute round can build across all 10 spins instead of resetting each time. Some versions also offer an optional xBet setting, which raises the cost of each spin and guarantees a scatter on reel 2.
Game information
| Provider | Nolimit City |
|---|---|
| Released | October 2024 |
| Reels and lines | 5 reels, 5 rows, 21 fixed paylines |
| Volatility | High |
| Maximum win | 40,000x stake |
| RTP | Shown in the game’s information panel |
| Stake per spin (UK) | From 20p. UK stakes are capped at £5 a spin (£2 for players aged 18 to 24) |
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Frequently asked questions
How do xNudge wilds work?
They land stacked and nudge until fully visible, adding to their multiplier with each nudge. Joshua reaches 8x, Jason 21x and Hyper 51x.
What is the difference between the two free spins rounds?
Both give 10 spins. In Super Brute Spins, triggered by four scatters, the xNudge wilds can become sticky.
What slots are similar to Brute Force?
Try Brute Force: Alien Onslaught, Space Invaders or Stellarcade Power Combo. The tiles at the top of this page show them, and you can play them at Fortune Games.
What is the RTP?
The game’s information panel shows it. RTP can differ between operators and game versions, so check the panel in the version you play.
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