The Wombat says: And the prize for the most ludicrously-named slot goes to the Tootin’ Carman slot from Nextgen.
Yes, this rib-tickling title sets us up nicely for the gameplay ahead. Who needs games like Deuces Wild Video Poker where the name is just…well it’s just the game, isn’t it?
Not only is this slot set on our favourite place; The Strip – but it’s taken all the best bits of ancient Egypt and handily added them to Vegas. Ruddy perfect.
Look and Feel
Get ready to put your game faces on as we hit the Las Vegas strip, which is the setting for this slot. There’s a colourful background – your average warm desert sunset – while the silhouette of party-goers frames the reels.
At the top of your screen, spelt out in neon lights, are the words Tootin’ Car Man! It’s a great step up from older slots like the Lotsaloot 5 reel slot and Tunzamunni.
Our only disappointment is that the soundtrack was pretty uninspiring with standard electronic bleeps of gameplay – where’s all the Egyptian music?
Gameplay
The Tootin’ Carman slot is a five-reel, three-row, 20 pay-line slot.
Your symbols on the reels are made up of a heady mixture of ancient Egypt and life on the strip; with a Marilyn-Monroe-style-Cleopatra in a white billowing dress, a bandage wrapped Mummy, a pipe-smoking sunglasses-toting camel (I love a groovy animal), one seriously flash sports car, a cancelled driving license, a Vegas sign and some gambling chips.
If you want rubies, sapphires and diamonds, head to another game the Bonanza Slot Machine, because Tootin’ Carman is Far Out Man.
The game’s Wild is Tootin’ Carman himself wearing his pharaoh’s headdress and sticking his tongue out! The Scatter is the game’s icon. You should also keep your eyes open for the two Bonus icons; one’s a pink fluffy dice (vital in any sports car), and the other is a roulette wheel- but more on these later.
Tootin’ Carman Bonus Features
So, here comes your lovely double bonus feature! If you get that rather fabulous pink dice bonus to throw onto reels 1, 2 or 3 then you’re in the Tootin’ Dice Bonus!
Here in the comfort of Tootin’s car, you get to guess whether the next two dice thrown will be higher or lower- if you get it right, this pushes up the multiplier level of your bet and increases your potential winnings. But be warned, if you get it wrong you exit the bonus.
If you land three of the little ol’ roulette symbols on reels 3, 4, or 5 then our pal Tootin’ appears and amusingly drives his car twice around the roulette wheel, stopping randomly on a number which is given as the multiplier!
Random Wilds
But that’s not all! After any spin, our royal loony friend can suddenly appear and drive his car over the reels converting some of the icons Wild – which potentially means more winning combos. Hurrah!
Gamble Feature
Are you feeling lucky? For those players who like their play with a little more edge, simply hit the gamble button after any winning spin and see if you can correctly guess the suit and/or colour of the next face-down card you pick.
Conclusion
Tootin’ Car-man is plain silly and great fun to play. The crazy combo of the two themes works surprisingly well and the bonuses are pure good times. Have a spin!
Wombat Score 4/5
This game is no longer available at Wombat Casino. Sorry about that chaps! Why not have a spin on Games Global’s 5 Reel Drive slot instead?