Fire Joker Freeze

Fire Joker Freeze Slot Review

NOTE: Screenshots on this page were taken whilst we played this game for real money at Casumo Casino

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Overall Score

6.8

Game Information

  • Name: Fire Joker Freeze
  • Game Suppplier: Play n Go
  • Release Date: April 2021
  • Theme: Retro
  • RTP: 96.18%, 94.20%, 91.21%, 87.18%, 84.18%
  • Variance: Medium
  • Maximum Win: 1,000x
  • Progressive Jackpot: No
  • Minimum Stake: £0.05
  • Reels: 3
  • Rows: 3
  • Paylines: 5
  • Features: Re-Spins, Symbols Stacks, Level-Ups, Multipliers, Prize Wheel

About Fire Joker Freeze

Fire Joker Freeze is the latest in the series of Joker slots from Play n Go. This game is the sequel to the popular Fire Joker slot released in 2016 and this time players will find a Locked Symbols feature to boost the payouts. Apart from this, Fire Joker Freeze follows the same gameplay as its predecessor, offering a mix of fruit machine simplicity and exciting bonus features.

This is played on a 3×3 grid with classic fruit machine symbols, along with the 2 grinning jokers. An energetic sound track accompanies the standard look of the game. The appearance might feel jaded but this average-looking screen actually hides some nifty bonus features and good prize potential. Those who enjoyed the more recent outings in this series will love Play n Go’s latest iteration – it’s just good old reel-based fun!

 

What We Liked

  • Cheerful atmosphere, great bonuses
  • Respins and Locked and Expanding Symbols
  • Multi-level Bonus Wheel, 20x Multipliers
  • 1,000x top prize
  • Pocket-friendly 5p minimum bet

What We Didn't like

  • Unimaginative design

About The Developer

  • Name: Play n Go
  • Established: 1997
  • UK License: Remote 021725-R-304911-020
  • Total Games: 200 +
  • Known For: Grid slots, high variance slots, huge range of themes, styles and maths models
  • Popular Slots: Book of Dead, Reactoonz 1 and 2, Troll Hunters 2, Rise of Olympus

RTP and Variance 8/10

What is RTP?

RTP (Return to Player) refers to the amount a game will pay out in cash prizes expressed as a percentage of all the money wagered on that game. For example, a 96% RTP means a game will pay out £96 for every £100 wagered. This is an average number and will vary from one session to the next.  Read more here.

What is Variance?

Variance refers to how far a game will deviate from its RTP over time. High variance games deviate a lot and produce uneven win distributions and unexpected windfalls. Low variance games provide a more stable and even distribution of wins. Read more here.

Fire Joker Freeze has an optimum RTP of 96.18%, which is pretty average in the slot world and certainly what you would expect from a Play n Go product. The medium volatility makes this well balanced and you can expect a frequent return of medium-sized payouts at a low(ish) risk level. The 5p minimum bet is also perfect for lower rollers and ideal for longer gaming sessions. You can learn more about this in our guide to slots variance.

The top payout in the game is 1,000x stake, which is an improvement on Fire Joker, which paid a maximum of 800x stake. The 20x Multipliers available from the Bonus Wheel can help to power you towards this top award.

Paytable 7/10

Fire Joker Freeze certainly doesn’t tread any new ground when it comes to design. If you like old-skool games then you’ll be right at home here. The icons on the reels are classic fruit machine symbols. This means you’ll find lemons, grapes, plums, cherries, bars, stars and lucky 7s. There are also some Xs, the Fire Joker and the all-impotant new Ice Joker symbol.

The symbols pay from 4 to 40x stake with the best-paying being the lucky 7s, stars and bars and the fruits paying the lower rewards. The 2 joker symbols act as Wilds, substituting for the other symbols and awarding a payout of 100x stake for 3 of a kind. The jokers also play an important role in unlocking the bonus features.

Gameplay & Features 7/10

Like most classic 3-reelers, Fire Joker does not come packed to the rafters with features but focused instead on repeated unlocking of just 3 extras that can boost your prize payouts. Interestingly, there are no free spins, but instead a Wheel-based game brings on the best action.

Respins of Ice

Whenever the Ice Joker appears on a non-winning spin, it triggers a Respin of Ice. This means the Ice Joker is locked into position and expands to cover the entire reel. The other reels spin again, giving you another chance to hit a win.

Respins of Fire

If 2 stacked of symbols appear on a non-winning spin, you’ll launch a Respin of Fire. This means the 2 stacks of symbols are locked into position and the remaining reel is respun for another winning chance.

Wheel of Fire and Ice

If you manage to fill the screen with the same symbol or with Fire or Ice Jokers, you’ll trigger the Bonus Wheel feature. This also triggers if you land 2 reels filled with the same symbol and one Ice Joker on the 3rd reel, as the Ice Joker will expand to cover the reel.

The Bonus Wheel has 4 levels each containing Multipliers or snowflakes. The wheel spins and if it lands on a snowflake, you move to the next level. Each level contains bigger Multipliers up to a maximum of 20x Multiplier, which is applied to the triggering spin.

Our Verdict 6.8/10

Fire Joker Freeze is perfect for fans of the Joker series and especially the previous Fire Joker slot. It suits players looking for simplicity, while the bigger prizes mean this totally overshadows its predecessor. The fruit machine style is either going to attract or repel you, but if this simplicity floats your boat, then you can’t go wrong with Fire Joker Freeze. It’s a cheerful and relaxed play with medium volatility, low medium bet, average RTP and colourful, simple design – so if you like easy-going and well-balanced slots, this will be your bag. Although it’s unimaginative and you could be playing any number of similar games, the 1,000x top prize is good for a 3-reeler. Plus, the bonus features do elevate it above other fruit machines, in particular the exciting Wheel of Fire and Ice feature. Check out Play n Go’s new release at the best slot sites now to find out if Fire Joker Freeze leaves you cold – or gets you pleasantly warm under the collar.