Lightning Blaze

Blaze of Lightning Review

The developers return to the classics with this fresh take, which comes with a fruit theme. However, once you get past the basic looks, the gameplay lurking beneath is rather awesome, packed with features and bonuses. With that said, players will benefit from Multipliers and a bonus game with jackpots on offer.

In this slot, the studio has opted for a retro thing - the reels are filled with classic fruity images, and the background is made up of an animated flame. Although the game cannot boast originality, it still looks pretty stylish. Anyway, dominating the view is a slot machine where the 5x3 reels with 40 win lines are set, immersing you in the atmosphere of a land-based casino. A jazzy soundtrack fits the gameplay perfectly as well and adds a final touch to the general ambiance.

Playable on any device, this slot comes with a betting range of $0.4 to $100 per spin, which should appeal to both high-rollers and non-risky gamblers. The game is powered by a highly volatile math model, while the default RTP clocks in at 96%, which is a solid average. However, the game has RTP ranges meaning that the payback value can differ depending on where you play, and can be lowered to 94.07%. Thus, be sure to check the paytables before depositing to get a higher return rate. It also slightly affects the max win, though, the average maximum win value is 2,200x the stake.

The symbol collection consists of a set of familiar symbols that we usually see in many other fruit-styled slot games. There are 9 regular symbols that are split into two categories, namely highs and lows. The lower section is made up of card royals, and the higher lot includes in ascending order cherries, grapes, oranges, watermelons, and bells. You need to land at least 3 matching symbols on the reels starting from the leftmost to score a win, except for the top two premiums, which pay from 2-of-a-kind and more. Full line low symbol wins are worth from 0.5x to 1x your bet, while higher-paying symbols award from 3.25x to 7.5x the stake.

Blaze of Lightning Slot Features

In addition to a bunch of regulars, there are three Wild symbols included. These are 7s, double 7s, and triple 7s symbols, all of which substitute for all symbols except Scatters. The 7 Wild symbols can appear on all reels during the base game, and the 77 Wild symbols can appear only on the three middle reels. The 777 Wild symbol, in turn, lands only on reel 3. However, when a 77 Wild or 777 Wild takes part in a win, that win is multiplied by 2x or 3x respectively. More than that, the multipliers sum up if multiple Wilds substitute in a combination and can create up to 12x Multiplier.

Look out for Scatter symbols, which land with a random cash value attached to them. Central to the gameplay is the Respin bonus game, triggered when 6 or more Scatters appear simultaneously in view. Once activated, the triggering values are collected and 3 Respins on special reels where only Scatter and Jackpot symbols appear are given. During the feature, from 1 to 5 Active Reels are chosen for each spin, and Scatter symbols are only collected when they land in the activated reels outlined with electricity. Whenever a Scatter symbol is collected, the number of Respins resets back to 3.

Furthermore, during the Respin bonus, Colossal Symbols of either 2x2 or 3x3 in size can randomly appear in view. After they land, the Colossal Symbols split into individual symbols. However, if the Colossal Symbol partially lands on Active Reels, only prizes within those reels are collected.

There are 4 different jackpots available during the Respin bonus game, which are awarded when the corresponding jackpot symbol is collected. Those are Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand jackpot prizes, worth 2.5x, 25x, 125x, and 1,250x the bet respectively. Moreover, the jackpots can be won more than once. Finally, keep in mind that the higher stake levels increase your chances of hitting a jackpot.

Review Summary

Well, this slot is definitely enjoyable and is bound to be enjoyed by gamblers, especially those really into the fruit genre. The developers have done a great job of combining retro looks with modern features, and it surely seems a step-up in quality compared to other fruit games in the niche. It's not all rosy though, as the 2,200x max win sounds quite low given the high volatility level of the game. Anyway, the gameplay is fun, and the slot has enough tricks to keep punters hooked onto it.