Editorial note: this is a general guide to how San Quentin xWays 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.
San Quentin xWays slot review
San Quentin xWays is a Nolimit City slot released in January 2021. It plays on 5 reels and 3 rows with 243 ways to win, and locked Enhancer Cells above and below each reel can open to reveal symbols that split or stack the reels. Its Lockdown Spins bonus adds Jumping Wilds with growing multipliers, and the maximum win is 150,000x stake.
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How San Quentin xWays plays
Each spin starts on a 5x3 grid with 243 ways. What sets the game apart is the row of locked Enhancer Cells sitting above and below every reel. Land one or two bonus symbols on a reel and that reel’s Enhancer Cells open, revealing what is inside. Split Wilds can also land on any reel in the base game and split the regular symbols on that reel, which adds ways for that spin.
An open Enhancer Cell can show one of four things:
- A high-paying character symbol that joins the reel.
- A Wild that substitutes for regular symbols.
- Razor Split, which splits every symbol on that reel in two and doubles the ways. If both cells on a reel reveal it, the reel splits twice.
- xWays, which reveals a matching regular symbol stacked 4 high.
Lockdown Spins and Jumping Wilds
Three, four or five bonus symbols trigger Lockdown Spins, starting with one, two or three Jumping Wilds. During the round every Enhancer Cell stays open, so splits and stacks can appear on every reel for the whole feature.
Jumping Wilds move to a random position on each spin. When a Jumping Wild lands on a reel that has a Razor Split, its multiplier doubles and keeps that value for the rest of the round, up to 512x. Further bonus symbols during the feature add more spins and another Jumping Wild. A win of 150,000x stake ends the feature, as that is the game’s cap.
Game information
| Provider | Nolimit City |
|---|---|
| Released | January 2021 |
| Reels and ways | 5 reels, 3 rows, 243 ways in the base game (more when reels split) |
| Volatility | Extreme |
| Maximum win | 150,000x 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
Who makes San Quentin xWays?
Nolimit City released it in January 2021.
What are Enhancer Cells?
They are locked positions above and below each reel. One or two bonus symbols on a reel open them, and they can reveal a character symbol, a Wild, Razor Split or xWays.
How do Lockdown Spins work?
Three to five bonus symbols trigger them with one to three Jumping Wilds. All Enhancer Cells stay open, and a Jumping Wild on a split reel doubles its multiplier, up to 512x.
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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