Fire Strike slot

By Pragmatic Play. A classic fruit machine on fire: red, blue and purple sevens behind a wall of flame.

RTP: 96.50%
Volatility: Medium
Max win: 25,000x
Reels: 5x3, 10 paylines
Released: 10 October 2019

Fire Strike is a 5x3 slot with 10 fixed paylines and the look of a pub fruit machine, sevens, bars, bells and fruit. Ten lines means a R1 spin at 10 cents a line is possible, and the line pays work exactly as they always have. The sevens are the top paying line symbols and the fruit fills in underneath. If that were all there was, nobody would play it.

The Fire Strike symbol is the point. It does not need a payline. Six or more of them anywhere on the 15 positions pays a direct bonus from the scorecard shown next to the reels, and each additional symbol moves the prize up a step. All 15 positions filled pays the grand jackpot of 25,000x the stake, which on a R1 spin is R25,000. The scorecard is always on screen, so you can see exactly what one more symbol would be worth.

The wild version of the Fire Strike symbol does two jobs. On a payline it substitutes for the other symbols to complete wins. It also counts as a Fire Strike for the board total, so a stack of wilds on one reel adds three to the count and finishes a few lines at the same time. The wilds land stacked, which is how the count moves from four to seven in one spin.

There are no free spins and no bonus round in the original Fire Strike. The sequel added them; this one did not. The volatility is medium and the standard RTP is 96.5%, with 95.5% and 94.5% builds in circulation at some operators. Scorebet carries the game in its Pragmatic Play catalogue, where it suits players who want a fast base game with a visible jackpot ladder and no feature to wait for.

What the features do

Fire Strike symbols pay a direct bonus for 6 or more anywhere on the board, no payline needed, with the prize rising for every extra symbol
Grand jackpot: all 15 positions filled with Fire Strike symbols pays 25,000x the stake
Wild Fire Strike: the wild version substitutes for the other symbols on a line and counts towards the Fire Strike total as well
Stacked wilds: wilds land in stacks, so a full reel of wilds is possible on one spin
No free spins: every spin is a base game spin and the whole prize structure is in the symbol count

Before you spin

Read the scorecard before you stake. It tells you the exact payout for 6, 7, 8 and upwards, so you know what a near miss cost you.
Ten lines makes this one of the cheapest Pragmatic Play slots per spin. A R1 stake is a real option here, and the 25,000x grand jackpot scales with it.
With no free spins, there is no feature to chase, so a stop loss does the whole job. Decide the number before the first spin.

Fire Strike questions

What is the RTP of Fire Strike?

96.5% on the standard version. Lower builds at 95.5% and 94.5% exist at some operators, so check the paytable in the game you open.

How do Fire Strike symbols pay?

They pay anywhere on the board, without a payline. Six or more Fire Strike symbols on one spin pay a direct bonus from the on-screen scorecard, and each extra symbol moves the prize up. Fifteen pays the grand jackpot of 25,000x the stake.

Does Fire Strike have free spins?

No. The original Fire Strike has no free spins and no bonus round. The prize structure is entirely in the Fire Strike symbol count and the line pays. The sequel, Fire Strike 2, added free spins.

What is the maximum win on Fire Strike?

25,000 times the stake, paid for filling all 15 positions with Fire Strike symbols. Pragmatic Play states that figure on the game page. At R1 a spin it is R25,000.

Can I play Fire Strike in South Africa?

Yes. Scorebet is licensed by the Northern Cape Gambling Board and carries the Pragmatic Play slots catalogue, Fire Strike included. You must be 18 or older to play.