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Introduction 

Phoenix Inferno, by 1x2 Gaming, combines immersive theming with an exciting free spins bonus round to provide an action-packed playing experience. With 243 paylines on a 5x3 grid, stacked wilds and a symbol remove element, Phoenix Inferno is a pretty hot game.

 
Theme, graphics & soundtrack 

Slots games featuring legendary mythical creatures are commonplace in the gaming world, with Phoenix Inferno fitting in well. The reels sit against a fiery backdrop of blazing skies and running lava and are topped by a green dragon’s eye. The symbols are full of orange fire to the extent that a couple of symbols are difficult to distinguish. 1X2 Gaming has done a great job of evoking a land of fire, heat and mythical wonder, with dragons, phoenix and erupting volcanoes taking centre stage. Even the lower-paying symbols, which are often left plain by game developers, are surrounded by fire.

The soundtrack is suitably dramatic and does a good job of building tension whilst providing a sense of foreboding and majesty. It plays on a loop - after a few seconds of silence when it reaches the end, it kicks in again. Although the soundtrack complements the game, the few seconds of silence are a welcome break. If the music becomes a bit too much, it can be switched off independently of the sound effects.

Phoenix Inferno RTP and variance 

The RTP of Phoenix Inferno is 95 per cent, below the 96 per cent we like to see, and it has high volatility. We recommend that you play in demo mode before committing your money, particularly given the low RTP and high variance. Sensible bankroll management is a must if you are to achieve any sort of extended playing session from this game.

How to play Phoenix Inferno

1. Choose whether to enable the sound effects and music via the settings button to the left of the reels. A quick option is to press the speaker button under the settings button, which will mute all sound. 
2. Choose your stake. You can bet between 0.20 and 5,000 per spin. 
3. Decide whether you want to autoplay; if so, you can choose between 5, 10, 20, 50 and 99 spins. You can also set limits for loss and single wins.
4. Quick spin mode is available through the settings button.
5. Enjoy the game and always remember to play responsibly.

Bet sizes & paytable wins

There are 12 paying symbols in Phoenix Inferno, including the wild phoenix symbol. They pay out as follows for five on a payline:

• Nine, ten = 40
• Jack, queen = 60
• King, ace = 80
• Volcano, wolf, lion = 100
• Dragon = 140
• Warrior woman = 200

The phoenix is the wild symbol and substitutes for all other symbols apart from the scatter. During the free spins feature, the phoenix becomes stacked. 

There are 243 paylines, with wins paying from left to right.

Phoenix Inferno bonus features

Free spins

The free spins bonus feature is activated by landing three, four or five scatter symbols, which award 8, 12 or 60 free spins respectively. Landing four or five scatter symbols also removes one or two of the lowest-paying royal symbols for the duration of the free spins feature. 

Stacked wilds

If this is still not enough, stacked wilds are added to reels two, three, four and five dependent on how many scatter symbols land:

3 scatter symbols = 65 stacked wilds
4 scatter symbols = 70 stacked wilds
5 scatter symbols = 75 stacked wilds

Free spins can be retriggered by landing a minimum of three scatter symbols, which also triggers the removal of more lower-paying symbols:

3 scatter symbols = 4 additional free spins
4 scatter symbols = 6 additional free spins
5 scatter symbols = 8 additional free spins

If enough scatter symbols land during the free spins feature, it is possible that only the higher-paying symbols and stacked wilds remain. This could lead to some very handsome returns, but you will need to be very lucky to achieve this.

Overall Phoenix Inferno review: our verdict

Despite the 243-payline structure, Phoenix Inferno is really all about the free spins feature and the removal of the lower-paying symbols to potentially land big wins. Unfortunately, the low RTP does not make for much session longevity and your balance could easily be depleted before the free spins are triggered. Overall, it is a good-looking game and it is clear to see why players who enjoy high volatility games would find Phoenix Inferno appealing; however, it might be a bit too hot to handle for many players. 

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