Rich Route Express

Rich Route Express Review

To expand its production capacity, Games Global is collaborating with numerous game studios, including Foxium, which specializes in deeply crafted titles featuring compelling narratives and stunning visuals. And we’re not mentioning this studio for nothing, as it’s set to release Rich Route Express on April 30, a very interesting title featuring Collect mechanics and three jackpots, where the Grand jackpot can reach up to 25,000 times the bet. At first glance, this is a slot with a very simple 5x4 grid and just 40 betways, which is atypical for the era of Megaways/Cluster Pays releases. But the abundance of extras in this title compensates for the simplicity of the base game.

Here we’re looking at a default RTP setting of 94.36%, although, as is often the case with modern slots, operators may run the game on different RTP configurations. This figure sits slightly below the typical market range. Like some other studios have been doing lately, Foxium has decided to keep the volatility rating under wraps. On the one hand, the maximum multiplier of x25,000 suggests high variance. But the betting range here isn’t too wide (from €0.20 to €10 per spin), which could hint at medium volatility. So, even if your maximum bet hits, you’ll receive no more than €250,000 as a prize, which is still a substantial amount.

Rich Route Express Slot - Reels Screen

As usual, we form winning combos here by landing identical icons on adjacent reels. So simply place at least three matching ones, with the first one on the far-left reel, to win a prize. Most often, combos consist of Q, K, A, J, and 10 card values, which are traditionally the lowest-paying icons. But players will also see horseshoes, bells, dollar signs, and the red seven, with the latter capable of forming a sequence worth x20. But that’s not all, as the symbol set also includes Wilds, Mystery Symbols, Extra Multipliers, and other features.

Rich Route Express Features

The visuals in this game are truly stunning, as Foxium has done an excellent job with the graphics. But under the hood, it has a whole arsenal of features that transform an ordinary session into a multi-level adventure. So get ready for the Express Bonus, Steam Bonus, and a few other unexpected twists that will help you reach the maximum multiplier.

Collect Feature

Sometimes, reels 1 and 5 feature a golden steering wheel as a wild symbol. If these symbols appear, you’ll instantly receive the total value of all money icons on the grid. Since these symbols can carry a multiplier of x1 to x50, this can be a nice boost to payouts for standard combinations. But Foxium has made this feature available only in the base game, so forget about collecting money symbols while other extras are active.

Jackpot Tokens

Sometimes you’ll also see colorful crystal tokens, with the red one carrying a x5 jackpot. This is another interesting feature of the base game here. Although the jackpots here are fixed (they don’t grow over time like progressives), they scale as your bet increases. To trigger the Mini, you need to land 10 cash symbols. The Major version is available to those who manage to land 15 of these symbols. But the Grand seems almost impossible to achieve, since the required number of cash symbols is a whopping 20, meaning you need to fill the entire grid.

4 Bonus Games

Take a closer look at the game board and you’ll spot colorful suitcases, and they’re there for a reason. Foxium offers four in-game bonuses, each of which works on the same principle. The only difference is that each bonus is linked to its own type of cash icons and suitcase, respectively. Rich Route Express is the most valuable option, as it can collect cash symbols from all other suitcases at once. With any active bonus, you’ll see cash icons continue to rain down onto the grid. Their total amount is then multiplied by the current bonus game multiplier, which starts at x1. And that’s not all as during the bonus games, special symbols appear on the reels:

• Ticket Multiplier. This icon adds a multiplier ranging from x1 to x5 to the current bonus game multiplier. And since these values are cumulative, the resulting multiplier can grow significantly during a session.
• Extra Spin Pendant. If the counter has reset, this icon will add +1 to it, giving you the chance to extend the game.
• Instant Multiplier. If there are already cash symbols on the reels, this icon instantly multiplies them by a factor of x1.5 to x5, which is especially valuable when collecting pendants.
• Jackpot Maximizer. This orange-red ball helps you reach the maximum possible value for each of the three available jackpots.

There are also two types of mystery symbols here. And they add even more unpredictability to the gameplay. If a red talisman appears, it can transform into a Ticket Multiplier, a Free Spin Pendant, or a Money Symbol. The blue version, on the other hand, can become an Instant Multiplier, a Jackpot Maximizer, or a Money Symbol, and it can even appear in the base game. Note that the four extra symbols listed above disappear during the subsequent bonus spin.

Rich Route Express Slot - Bonus Game

Theme & Graphics

This title was designed to represent a late 19th-century steam locomotive, and we feel here a distinct steampunk vibe. So don’t be surprised by the picturesque mountain scenery featuring a train in the foreground, or by the fact that the reels are framed by gold decorative elements. Foxium is famous for its attention to every detail. So here we see well-drawn symbols, smooth animations, and impressive transitions, especially during bonus rounds. The provider has also thought of mobile players. That's why the interface adapts perfectly to smaller screens, letting you enjoy the spins right on the go.

Rich Route Express Free Play

Even in the base game, you’ll encounter Collect and a few other special features. The bonus round, meanwhile, impresses with its variety of special symbols and their unique functions. So start by trying out the Rich Route Express free play version to get the hang of it. At the time of writing, this title has not yet been officially unveiled. But SlotCatalog has already got its hands on the Rich Route Express demo version. So you don’t need to search for a Foxium-powered online casino to try out the game without risking anything.

Pros & Cons of the Rich Route Express Slot

Our Verdict

Rich Route Express is undoubtedly an ambitious project from Foxium. It takes the tried-and-true collect-and-win mechanic as its foundation to build a multi-layered bonus ecosystem around it. During testing, we were surprised to find that even the base game is truly packed with action, so forget about boring, monotonous spins. But the volatility really does feel high, so frequent wins aren’t common here.

The listed RTP of 94.36% reflects one of the available game settings and may differ depending on where you play. In practice, this places the slot slightly below the average range, which can be noticeable during longer sessions. So you may want to approach Rich Route Express as a game for occasional higher-risk spins with a clear stop-loss. Alternatively, sticking to smaller bets can help extend your playtime.

Overall, Foxium has created a game for fans of accumulation and collection mechanics who enjoy the suspense of waiting for a jackpot. The provider hasn’t reinvented the wheel, so this slot’s structure closely resembles Relax Gaming’s Money Train and Playtech’s Cash Collect series. Rich Route Express definitely deserves a spot on your list of games to try. But start with the demo version, even if you’re reading this review after the slot has already been released.