Brick Snake 2000 Slot

Are you ready for a blast from the past in a not-so-understated way? Then you’ve come to the right place! Nolimit City, known for its innovative slots, recently released Brick Snake 2000, a slot that will have you recalling days gone by, when IM was the way to go, and internet dial-ups were the means to surfing the world wide web. We’re talking pixellated symbols, references to the retro snake game that featured on Nokia phones, memes, and more. Intrigued by Nolimit City’s latest retro-themed slot, we took it upon ourselves to give it a spin. In our review, we uncover all there is to know about this high volatility gem. As an added extra, we’re including our exclusive video review, which gives you a virtual introduction to the ins and outs of playing Brick Snake 2000.

Looking at The Bigger Pixel

While we had our misgivings, the quirky design and other elements of Brick Snake 2000 brought a big smile to our faces. You are met by imagery and characters from the late 90s, moving into the early noughties, which include classic memes, Tamagotchis, sim cards, and the like. Your playing field is based on the screen of a Nokia-esque phone, where the 5×5 grid and all accompanying elements and symbols are displayed in a very fitting pixelated manner.

Add to that the quirky soundtrack and sound effects, and you’ve got yourself a decent trip down memory lane. The soundtrack, which changes depending on whether you are playing the base game or if you have activated any of the extras, is characterised by typical synth-pop beats, with the occasional old-school ringtone chiming in now and then. Needless to say, bringing together these visual and audio elements in a way that resonates with players who recognize and possibly even long for simpler times, is one of the (many things) that warrants a big round of applause.

Cracking the Code that Runs Brick Snake 2000

Betting options start at a reasonable 0.20 coins, making it easy for discerning players to join, while high rollers can kick off betting with 280 coins. Thanks to this big range, the game accommodates just about any type of player and bankroll size.

Nolimit City’s Brick Snake 2000 operates on a simplistic 5×5 grid, displayed on what is called a ‘Nokyou’ phone (no trademark infringements here), offering players 3,125 win ways. The simplicity of bets on this fixed format aligns perfectly with the overall theme and gameplay, keeping true to the nostalgic retro theme. Players can easily adjust their bet size by simply clicking on the coin symbol in the bottom right corner, as they see fit.

We noticed that the game is rated as a high volatility slot, and our gaming session proved this to be true. While we didn’t hit frequent wins, the moments we did manage to match multiple symbols were coupled with sizable wins.

Another aspect worth noting is this online slot’s RTP, which is generally around 96.03%. Now, we mention ‘generally’, as operators can adjust the RTP, which typically ranges between 87% to 94%. The RTP you can expect while playing this game will depend on where you are playing from. As always, newbies should note that this Return to Player percentage indicates a percentage of what can be expected to be won when playing for an extended period.

Gameplay

Playing Brick Snake 2000 is straightforward, and if unsure, it’s always easy to locate information on symbols and what they are worth in the menu of the game. We always recommend first playing free games, as this allows you to get to know a game up close and personal, before investing real money. 

On the reels, you will find multiple 90s and noughties-related symbols, the majority of which are memes; a male character, a cat, and a blob with a phone on its head. These memes are the highest-paying symbols, while the Tamagotchi, CD, drill and sim card are the lowest-paying symbols. Refer to the table below for a quick peek at the payout values of each:

Extra Goodies in Brick Snake 2000

Slots developed by Nolimit City are characterized by their integration of all sorts of nifty extras, adding gobs of exhilaration to every spin of the reel. Brick Snake 2000 is no exception to this rule and features several extra features that we found added additional entertainment to playing the game. 

•  xWAYS – Floppy Disc/Save Icon: This symbol can land on any reel in the base game, and reveals all normal symbols to the value of 2, 3, 4, 5, or a gargantuan 8,110. Should you land several xWAYS symbols, all of them will reveal the same value symbol.
• Wild – Moving Snek: This symbol, which is the pixelated image of a snake, can land on any of the reels during the base game. It can move in any direction (except backwards), and the positions it covers are automatically turned into wilds. If a Wild Snek symbol moves on a revealed xWAYS symbol, it will have the value of the revealed xWAYS.
• Scatters – Envelope: To activate ‘Snek Spins’, you need to land at least 3-4 of the scatter symbols, and if you are lucky enough to land 5 of them, you unlock the ‘Super Snek Spins’ feature.
• xBET – xBET Logo and Hands of God and Adam: This feature is not available to players from the UK, however, those located outside the UK can benefit from activating this feature at 5% of the stake, which will guarantee landing a scatter symbol on the second reel while freezing the bottom one.

Free Spins – Snek Spins and Super Snek Spins

Here’s where things got a lot more interesting for us. We do need to note though that to test these out, we had to opt for the bonus buy option, which kind of takes the fun out of landing it randomly. The big difference between the regular Snek Spins round and the Super Snek Spins round is the availability of the Collector 2000 symbols in the latter. Eating these can significantly increase your earning potential, as the symbol takes on all coin values that are available at that given time. 

Now, in these rounds, you will relive playing the classic ‘Snake’ game but this time around, you’ll be looking to eat as many of the special features as possible to get more bang for your buck! Multiple ‘hand snakes’ will cover the screen, and as with the classic game, snakes move across the screen and will reappear on the opposite side they exited from. Snakes die if they crash with their own tails, and if they ‘eat’ a Slayer symbol, another snake will take its place. Here are some more details on those additional symbols you’ll see in this round:

• Coin: Valued at 1-5, 10, and 100 with value added to win when eaten by Snek.

• Multiplier: Valued at 1-5 and 10 with value added to coin value when a Snek eats it.

• Egg: This will introduce an additional Snek to the round when eaten, with the limit of Sneks in a game at 3.

• Slayer: Sticky, and kills Snek, eliminating it for the next spin. 

• Upgrade: When a Snek eats one of these, the round is upgraded to a Super Snek Spins round once the active round is completed.

• MAXWIN: Every player’s goal is to have a Snek eat a MAXWIN symbol, which will award them with 8110x the base bet. If not eaten, it will disappear.

Double or Nothing

Fancy taking some risks after hitting that amazing max win of 8110x your stake? Then you have the option to play the Double or Nothing feature. By activating it, you can potentially double your win amount, lose it all, or just opt not to participate and walk away a happy camper with your solid winnings.

Bonus Buy

This is a handy feature when the high volatility of this slot is testing your patience a bit, and of course if it is available in your country. UK players won’t be able to make use of this feature. Essentially, it allows you to skip some serious spinning and hop to the more interesting rounds of the game. You can purchase the following:

Brick Snake 2000 Hits the Mark With High Risk/Higher Rewards

Moving away from the norm, Nolimit City’s Brick Snake 2000’s take on retro does not fall short of expectations. The developers managed to encapsulate a vibe in this game. And, while we’re not big fans of trips down memory lane, this slot kept and held our attention, thanks to the vibrant symbols, accompanying sound effects, and soundtrack. Add to that all the extras, and you’ve got a winner! 

This game is by no means for the faint of heart, thanks to its high volatility and RTP, but if you are willing to stick it out, the returns are well worthwhile. Even though the betting range is accommodating, one needs to keep in mind that hitting wins is less frequent. If you are up for the challenge, and yearn for a slot experience that is as unique as it is entertaining, Brick Snake 2000 should be on your radar for sure.