Pyrofox Slot Review
It’s time to set things ablaze in Backseat Gaming’s latest release, Pyrofox!
Join a super-swift fox with extreme Pyromaniac tendencies in the latest release from Hacksaw Gaming partner, Backseat Gaming. We’re not ones to ever condone or encourage fire-setting, but we’re making an exception in Pyrofox.
The backdrop of this game displays an auburn coloured sunset, surrounded by trees and a smoke-filled air. To the right of the main reel set, we’re greeted by the Pyrofox himself, wearing what looks to be Ninja-style attire in a vibrant orange colour.
The news of Pyrofox will soon spread like wildfire amongst the iGaming community, catering to players with a craving for Backseat Gaming slots. With a fixed RTP of 96.24% and a high volatility score, this game can burn up to 10,000x in max win potential.
This little guy has been busy burning down his forest home and causing chaos to nature, but can we prevent him from burning a hole in our pockets? Let’s play on and find out.
Base Game & Features
Pyrofox is a highly volatile 5-reel Video Slot with 4 rows and 14 fixed pay lines. Wins are guaranteed when 3-5 identical symbols land on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel.
The 9 high and low-paying symbols are represented by leaves, wood, axes, lighters, and A, K, Q, J, & 10 Card Suits. In addition, Wild symbols appear on all reels and substitute for all paytable symbols.
All 10 symbols, including Wilds, incur a fixed payout between 0.2x and 25x your bet, where applicable. Other areas of note include the high RTP module of 96.24% and sizable max win cap of 10,000x your bet.
Pyro Reel
In the base game, whenever a Pyro symbol hits, it will expand into a full Pyro Reel so long as it participates in a winning combination. Please note that only 1 Pyro symbol can land per reel and is unavailable in the Blaze of Glory Free Spins mode.
All Pyro Reel positions act as individual Wild symbols, substituting for all paytable symbols.
Global Multiplier
The Global Multiplier is visible above the main reel set and is responsible for multiplying all winning combinations. However, this function is not available during base game spins.
In a bonus mode, the Multiplier begins at x1 and increments by +x1 at the start of each spin.
Featurespins & Bonus Buy
Players outside the UK jurisdiction can purchase all of the following Bonus Buy functions:
- Bonushunt Featurespins: Guarantees each spin to be 3 times more likely to trigger a Free Spins mode for 2x your bet
- Wildfire Featurespins: Delivers a random Global Multiplier between x2 and x100 per spin for 50x your bet
- Blaze of Glory: (Free Spins mode) Awards sticky wilds and an incrementing Global Multiplier for 100x your bet
- Flame Fox’s Frenzy: (Free Spins mode) Causes wilds and pyro symbols to be sticky upon landing, plus an incrementing Global Multiplier for 200x your bet
Each of the above options is subject to a High Volatility rating and incurs a fixed RTP module between 96.30% and 96.27%.
Pyrofix includes a capped max win of 10,000x your bet. If a game round exceeds this figure, the current mode will end, and the player returns to the base game carrying the full max win amount.
Pyrofox Free Spins
The Blaze of Glory bonus is triggered when 3 Scatters land in the base game, awarding 10 Free Spins.
In this round, the Global Multiplier persists throughout spins, increasing by +x1 at the start of each new spin. Please note that Pyro symbols are unavailable at this time. In addition, Wild symbols that hit will become sticky throughout the session until the end of the feature.
Landing 1, 2, or 3 Scatters awards an additional +1, +3, and +10 Free Spins, respectively.
Flame Fox’s Frenzy
Alternatively, triggering the Flame Fox’s Frenzy mode requires 3 Fire Scatters to land in the base game, awarding 10 Free Spins.
This round follows the same mechanics from the base game, with an increased chance of landing Wild & Pyro symbols. Again, the Global Multiplier begins at x1 and increments by +x1 for each new spin.
Lastly, landing 1, 2, or 3 Fire Scatters awards a further +1, +3, or +10 Free Spins, respectively.
Fiery Wheel of Fortune
When either of the Free Spins modes triggers, a special Fiery Wheel of Fortune is awarded. This feature is classified as a Gamble Mode, where players can risk their current Free Spins for a chance to win more.
Once active, up to 3 Gambles can be activated. Alternatively, you can walk away with your current Free Spins via the Collect Button. Each gamble round results in the following number of Free Spins based on the outcome:
- Gamble 1:
- From 10 to 15 Free Spins (gamble loss = 0)
- Gamble 2:
- From 15 to 20 Free Spins (gamble loss = 0)
- Gamble 3:
- From 20 to 25 Free Spins (gamble loss = 10 Free Spins)
Our Honest Verdict
Pyrofox is a solid and insightful release from Backseat Gaming, which operates an unusual theme and aesthetics. However, once you adapt to this, you’ll find many recurring features and mechanics, which are still very much loved by the iGaming community.
In the base game, a special Pyro symbol becomes apparent on the reels. This symbol will expand when it is part of at least 1 winning combination, causing each pyro reel position to act as a Wild toward winning combinations.
Additionally, this game is home to a Global Multiplier feature; however, it is only available during the Blaze of Glory and Falame Fox’s Frenzy modes. Ultimately, non-UK players receive special treatment in the form of Wildfire Featurespins (as part of the Bonus Buy), which guarantees a Global Multiplier between x2 and x100 per spin in the base game.
UK players may not benefit from featurespins, but we have access to the Gamble Mode prior to Free Spins. It’s not that often we receive a gamble mode within a Hacksaw Gaming or partner studio release, but when we do, it’s an exciting concept that caters to daredevil players looking for a high-risk, high-reward atmosphere.
In terms of Free Spins, Blaze of Glory operates the same base game mechanics and certain enhancements, including an incrementing Global Multiplier. Due to the lack of cascades, the Global Multiplier increases by +x1 with each new spin.
Due to this, the potential of the Global Multiplier is limited in comparison to a Megaways Slot, which increments by +x1 per winning combination. Ultimately, if you’re unable to land additional spins, the Global Multiplier is certainly restricted – this is why the Gamble Mode is so important.
All in all, Pyrofox is an asset to Backseat Gaming’s growing portfolio, but it comes with certain restrictions that limit its overall appeal and potential. However, it does deliver a generous max win cap of 10,000x your bet, but whether it can produce such a figure remains to be seen.
*The images found in this slot review are currently from Demo Play. On average, our reviews are written prior to the initial release date and before real play is available.
