Highway Kings (Playtech) – Review & Demo Play

Highway Kings Review

I hit the open road from my sofa with Highway Kings, an old-school style road-themed slot from Playtech. It feels simple and bright, with vibrant colours and easy to understand symbols and gameplay. It runs on five reels with a 5x3 layout and up to nine unfixed paylines. Wins pay left to right apart from scatter wins, which pay in any direction. On desktop, mobile, and tablet it behaves the same. The theoretical return to player sits at 97.06%.

I play Highway Kings for its no-fuss flow. Stakes range from £0.09 to £9 per spin when all lines are covered, so it favours lower stakes. The red truck can send the payout meter flying, with the max win capped at 10,000 credits. There’s a Wild and a Scatter, no gamble game, and no complex side features. The Wild substitutes and doubles winning combinations, while the Scatter pays anywhere. It’s a straight road that keeps me focused on the spin.

Take the wheel in Highway Kings

Any lovers of cars and mechanics will feel right at home in Highway Kings. I’m watching out for a gas pump, a jump lead, a bolt, a spare tyre, a steering wheel, a pair of dice, and three trucks coloured red, yellow, and green. Some icons in combinations of three or more grant prizes, while others reward you for just one or two. The red truck is coveted and generous, and a single red truck on the reels pays two credits.

On the road again with Highway Kings

If I’m chasing big payouts in Highway Kings, I lock onto the trucks. Any win with a Wild lands with a x2 multiplier applied, and stacking wild red trucks is the route to that max potential. The nine paylines are unfixed, so you choose how many to activate. Click Bet One to add lines, or keep clicking to set all nine. All wins pay left to right apart from scatter wins, which pay in any direction. Medium volatility gives a steady rhythm.

With RTP at 97.06%, five reels, and a 5x3 layout, Highway Kings keeps value front and centre without fluff. I set stakes to suit my budget and let the simple, stripped back gameplay do its thing. It favours beginners and more experienced players who like the pure spin, configurable winlines, and transparent paytable. The mobile version runs cleanly, the horn on wins adds a touch of atmosphere, and the focus stays on solid hit rate and sensible session control.