Fruithead - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction 

Fruithead is a retro game from slot maker 5Men Gaming. It plays out on a 5x3 reel set with five paylines that pay both ways. Five-of-a-kind winning lines are rewarded only once.
The game is reminiscent in look to those played on the first hand-held gaming devices or on land-based machines in a similar era.

Fruithead is a basic slot, but the variance means players remain engaged; what’s more, the wide bet range should mean that all players find it an attractive option.

There are seven paying symbols, created as characters but representing symbols and fruits seen on classic machines. The highest-paying symbol is a sinister-looking lucky 7, moustachioed and sporting a bow tie. The other symbols in order of value are the blueberry and watermelon and the cherries, orange, lemon and plum.

Fruithead also has a gamble option, meaning players can attempt to double their winnings in a game of chance with a number of rounds, which you can exit at any time and collect your winnings. This feature will end when you make the wrong choice.

There are no free spins in Fruithead; however, if you are a fan of slots with a free spins feature, you will find plenty here at Slots Temple.
Fans of this designer’s work will also find other 5 Men Gaming free play slots.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack 

The theme of this slot is the classic fruit machine found in many casinos. The main difference here is that the different symbols representing the fruits have been given their own characters. Although the higher-paying fruits look quite jolly, the remainder have a rather sinister look about them with Halloween smiles cut into their surfaces. The cherries are even more curious, with one sporting a heart-shaped mouth whilst the other sports a sinister grin.

The reels have a transparent background, with the colourful symbols really standing out. The background is a casino hall with traditional fruit machines lined up on either wall.

The soundtrack starts off with rather a sinister rhythm matching the design. When a winning line lands, this turns into a more upbeat riff.
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Fruithead RTP and variance 

Fruithead has an RTP of 94.46 per cent, which is below average, and low variance. This means wins can come along on a regular basis, especially since the lines pay both ways. You will need to land the number 7 for a bigger win, which is likely to prove difficult.

How to play Fruithead

This is a straightforward slot, but here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Once the main screen opens, you will see the dashboard below the reels.
2. On the far left, you will see your current number of credits; in the centre of the dashboard, the value of each credit is indicated.
3. Between these two windows, you can adjust your bet per line by pressing the + or - buttons to the right and left of this window.
4. Moving right along the dashboard, click the information button.
5. The paytable opens, showing the values of each symbol.
6. Click the arrow to the right to go to the next screen, which shows the rules of the game, thumbnails of the paylines, and information on the maximum stake available.
7. Click the information button again to return to the main game screen.
8. Above the start button, you can engage autoplay. This cannot be customised and must be started and stopped manually.
9. Finally, there is a gamble button in this area of the dashboard that can be activated when a winning line appears.
10. You are all set to begin, so simply hit the start button.

Remember that Fruithead is available to play for free here at Slots Temple, so take advantage of this to familiarise yourself with the game before playing for cash at an online casino. Once playing for real, set yourself a budget for each session and play responsibly, stopping when the fun ends.

Bet sizes & paytable wins 

Bet sizes range from 5 to 500, with the paytable as follows:

- Lucky 7

5 = 5,000x
4 = 500x
3 = 100x

- Blueberry/watermelon

5 = 500x
4 = 100x
3 = 25x

- Cherries/orange/lemon/plum

5 = 125x
4 = 50x
3 = 10x

Fruithead gamble feature

When you land a winning line in Fruithead, you are offered the chance to double your winnings by hitting the gamble button. This takes you to a new screen with a downward-facing card. Simply choose the colour of the card to double up. You can try this up to six times after a win and collect at any time. The game will end if you make a wrong choice.

Fruithead review: our verdict 

This is a basic slot that will not appeal to everyone. The distinct lack of features is a drawback, particularly for players who want free games and wild symbols to enhance the experience. The paylines pay both ways and there is a gamble option, but even the latter is a simple black/red choice rather than two options including guessing the suit of the card for a bigger win.

Aiming to attract all kinds of players, the designer has given us a wide bet range; however, this may not be enough for those looking for more excitement.
 

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