AP McCoy: Sporting Legends
AP McCoy: Sporting Legends is part of Playtech’s Sporting Legends slot series. The game is centred around the legendary horse racing jackpot who was a champion jockey a record 20 consecutive times. The game is played on 5 reels with 3 rows and 243 ways to win. Saddle up because this game is jam-packed with bonus play, including 3 randomly triggered progressive jackpot prizes.
Released in 2019, shortly after AP McCoy retired from the sport that he dominated for so long. The game provides an immersive slot experience through its engaging features and high paying symbols. Although you’ll enjoy this more if you’re a fan of the sport, the game has so much going on that it would be a shame to miss out.
The game is a little more complicated than most slot games thanks to the abundance of features it has, but you’ll soon get familiar with the gameplay. Playtech has done a solid job of paying tribute to one of the greatest sportsmen in a generation.
Design
The horse racing theme is not too popular across the reels. This game tries to keep the design generic so it’s not too horse racing focused and more about the gameplay and features. The reels are very simple with a classic design and a colour scheme that looks like you're playing on an 80s TV set.
On the reels, you will find AP McCoy himself, one symbol as a jockey and one symbol as his usual self. There are also trophies, badges, helmets and the rest of the symbols are mostly made up of standard wild symbols and low paying letter symbols. The animation only comes into play when one of the bonus extras is triggered or you hit a big win, so it can be somewhat repetitive when you spin the reels.
There is a sportsbook feel to the game, especially with the Power Play feature available. If you like horse racing then you’ll love this slot, if you don’t, you’ll still enjoy it.
Gameplay
AP McCoy: Sporting Legends has more game controls than your standard slot. It uses Playtech’s Power Play feature where you can use your funds to buy spins with more win potential. At the top of the reels are the 3 progressive jackpot amounts and under that, you have the prize pots.
At the bottom of the reels is the control panel where you can spin the reels. Next to the spin button is the Power Play control and next to that you have the autoplay and turbo mode controls. You can also set your bet amount from £0.25 to £1,250 per spin, making it a very versatile slot when it comes to bankrolls.
Win potential
You can enjoy some amazing win potential on the AP McCoy: Sporting Legends slot. The game boasts some rewarding bonus features that can provide rampant payouts. The bonus extras offer payouts up to 1,000x your stake with a top prize payout of £150,000. The true potential is released when you trigger the jackpot feature where you can win one of three progressive jackpots.
AP McCoy: Sporting Legends is a medium variance game with a return to player percentage of 95.03%.
Our Verdict
Playtech’s AP McCoy: Sporting Legends doesn’t have the visually immersive graphics or animation that many new slots have, but it does have some top-notch extras that will have you racing towards wins. If you’re a horse racing fan, then you’ll really appreciate this tribute to a legend. There are some serious payouts to be had with a 49x multiplier available and 3 progressive jackpot prizes for the taking.
A keen sports bettor, Sam took his first foray into the world of online slots when Bonanza Megaways caught his eye, he’s never looked back since! He joined the team in 2019 and has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of online slots, he isn’t afraid to voice his honest opinion when reviewing new games, even if it does ruffle a few feathers.
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