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

Introduction

Wildfire is a classic game from Slotmill harking back to the days of land-based slots but with a few added twists to bring it up to date. It is played on a 3x3 reel set which has just five fixed bet ways paying left to right.

There is a scatter symbol which appears on reels 1 and 3 and triggers free spins - the number of these is decided by a wheel of free spins with a maximum of ten free games. This feature cannot be re-triggered.

The game features a wild symbol in the shape of a joker which substitutes for all standard symbols and appears in both the base game and free spins.

There is also a golden wild in free games which adds a x1 multiplier each time it appears. Golden wilds on reels 1 and 3 add an additional free spin.

The chance of free games is enhanced by a near win feature which is triggered when an identical symbol fills the first two reels. One free game is awarded with an extra chance to win. This feature appears in both the base game and free games.

In all there are ten paying symbols with the two wilds being the highest value. Next are the Lucky 7, Bell and Bar. These are supplemented by five lower-value symbols; the X and four fruits - Orange, Watermelon, Plum and Cherries.

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Theme, Graphics and Soundtrack

This is a retro slot with lots of familiar symbols, including the Lucky 7, Bell and Bar. There is a 3D reel set, framed in chrome and set on a burgundy body. A psychedelic orange and yellow background fits with the '60s feel, as does the funky soundtrack.

Winning lines are highlighted by tiny spotlights, and the cool design of the symbols helps them to stand out clearly.

The designer has clearly put a lot of effort into capturing a genuine retro feel for Wildfire.

Wildfire RTP and Variance

The official RTP of Wildfire is 96.11%, and we rate it as medium variance. Players do not have to wait too long for wins between spins, and the joker is a good friend. Free games, however, require patience, as one would expect given the volatility rating of the game.

 
How to Play Wildfire

The game is simple to understand, but here are a few tips to get you started.

1. Once the main screen opens look to the left of the dashboard - there's a speaker icon that you can use to mute/unmute the sound.
2. Next to this is a menu symbol - click on this and a new screen appears.
3. The screen will open with the trophy information button highlighted, and the first feature explained is the near win bonus.
4. Scroll down to see the image of the standard wild and an explanation of how it works.
5. Below this is information on the Golden Wild.
6. Continue to scroll down and the Wheel of Free Spins is shown and explained.
7. Below this is the pay table, thumbnails of the bet ways and finally a brief explanation of the rules.
8. Return to the main screen and to the right of the dashboard you can adjust your wager in the bet window.
9. To the right of this you can employ auto play, and above the spin button the Burst Mode button can be clicked to speed up the game. This feature can be customised to stop on win levels.
10. You are ready to play - just hit the spin button.

Remember that you can play Wildfire for free here at Slots Temple. It's a good idea to try out the game in fun mode before visiting an online casino to play for real.

Once playing for cash, set a budget for each session and stop playing if it stops being fun.

Bet Sizes and Pay Table Wins

Bet sizes in Wildfire range from 0.20 to 50.00 and the pay table is as follows:

Joker
X3 = x100

Golden Joker
X3 = x100

Lucky 7
X3 = x25

Bell
X3 = x20

Bar
X3 = x15

X
X3 = x7

Orange
X3 = x6

Watermelon
X3 = x5

Plum
X3 = x4

Cherries
X3 = x2

Max-win 1,975x

Volatility Medium

Top RTP 96.13%

Wildfire Bonus Features and Free Spins

The Golden Wild appears in the free spins mode of the game, substituting for all other symbols. The difference here is that each time it adds a x1 multiplier, which accumulates during the free spins session. Also, each time it appears on reels 1 and 3 it adds another free game.

The free games mode is triggered by the scatter symbol on reels 1 and 3. The number of spins is dictated by the Wheel of Free Spins, rewarding the player with 3,4,5,7 or 10 free games. Scatter symbols do not appear during this phase of the game.

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Wildfire Review

Fans of retro games will love Wildfire. Slotmill have done a great job with the design, and the wide bet spread means it will appeal to a range of players, even though the maximum win is quite small.

Still, we found it entertaining, and if you love the old-fashioned machines, Wildfire will suit you.

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