Fire Joker review

The Joker from Play’n GO takes us on a journey of nostalgia – and then sets it on FIRE! Think you can handle the heat? Then give these fiery reels a spin.

The basics

Software: Play’n GO

Type: Video slots

Reels: 3

Paylines: 5

RTP: 94.23%

Bet range: 0.05 to 100.00

Bonus features: Wilds, Re-spins, Multiplier

Volatility: Medium

Mobile version: Yes

Hit or miss: Hit

The OCR review

Gameplay

Fire Joker is part of the Play’n GO Joker series of nostalgia-inspired slots featuring everyone’s favourite jester – with added FIRE! The Joker series is well-known for bringing classic 3-reel action to players, with all the classic symbols that come with it, and adding a bit of extra oomph through amazing graphics, fast gameplay, a thumping soundtrack, and the chance to hit wins that are no joke.

Fire Joker adds some devilish fun and some fiery features to the 3-reel classic. The game is super simple, but it has just enough excitement and chances to stack up wins that it avoids the trap of becoming just another retro fad and instead gets the OCR team interested in playing for longer and also in finding out more about the titles in the series (and there are some pretty wicked ones out there).

Fire Joker is fun and fiery, with enough excitement and tension to keep us spinning a little longer.

Symbols

All the classics are here, with the Fire Joker standing out.

Symbols from lowest to highest value: X’s; Cherries, Lemons, Grapes, Plums, Bars, Stars, Sevens, Fire Joker.

Fire Joker is Wild and substitutes for all symbols.

Graphics

Play’n GO have brought their reputation for excellence to this online slot and it makes a huge difference. What is, in essence, a very basic 3-reel online slot game is elevated thanks to the great graphics and crisp artwork. There is nothing complicated about Fire Joker, but the obvious care that has been put into the layout and artwork makes it seem like a much better game than you would expect.

Sound

Adding to the great graphics is a subtly splendid soundtrack of synth-heavy rhythms that brings an added sense of tension to the thrills. It’s a very clever use of a very basic track that only adds to the game’s appeal.

Bonuses and extras

As is usual with the classic 3-reel style, features are few. The Wheel of Multipliers is where the big wins lie – but getting there is not an easy task.

Wilds

Substitute for all symbols.

Re-spin of Fire

Stack symbols on any two reels with no winning payline and trigger one re-spin. Stacked symbols remain in place.

Wheel of Multipliers

Fill all reel positions with the same symbol and trigger the Wheel of Multipliers. Spin the Wheel to multiply your win up to 10x.

Pros and cons

Pros

Beautiful graphics

Simple and uncomplicated

Great on mobile

Great sound

Cons

Lacks bonus features

Will not appeal to fans of feature-rich slots

The OCR verdict

As ardent online slots fans we’ve seen it all. From the oldest of old-skool slots to the newest and most tech-driven offerings from modern studios. And we firmly believe that there will always be a place for the classic 3-reel. Play’n GO continue to prove us right with their superb Joker series and we recommend Fire Joker to any slots fan looking for a game that is exciting ad easy to master.