9 Masks of Fire Slot Review
We’ve all become familiar with masks over the past few years, so I’m not even gonna go down that road in this intro!
Nope, I’m not even touching that whole debate on TikTok where people are saying that if the inner lining of a surgical mask lights on fire when exposed to a flame – versus melting – that it’s a sign of poor quality.
Happily, the masks in the latest offering from Quickfire can shower you with prizes. Now that’s the kinda masks I like! Let’s check out 9 Masks of Fire slot and see what it’s about.
Gameplay
It’s rare to see a slot game with an African theme, but what’s puzzling for me is that other than the masks, the Free Spins symbols in the form of a shield with spears, and a pattern behind the grid, it’s still a classic slot with 7s and Bar symbols and cherries.
Oh, and there’s the soundtrack that tries to go African but kept making me think a Conga line was about to crash through my house at any moment.
This is a medium volatility game with bet limits that begin at €0.20 and go up to €120.
Features
At some point during my gameplay, I cracked the Free Spins Wheel-of-Fortune-type feature. This happens when you land 3 or more Free Spins symbols on reels 2-4.
The wheel was broken up into segments, with each showing a different Free Spin value. They also had multipliers – the majority were 2x, but two of them were 3x multipliers.
The multipliers get applied to all wins, except the Mask symbol ones. Happily, Free Spins can also be re-triggered.
Also making an appearance on the reels is the Mask Scatter, and 3 or more will get you a cash prize. The table on the left of the grid will show you what you’re looking at – from 1x to 2,000x times your stake.
There are also diamond Wilds, which substitute for any other symbol save the Free Spins and Mask ones.
Performance
I had no issues playing 9 Masks of Fire slot. In fact, it was very slick and responsive.
Max Win
While the 2,000x multiplier might seem a bit on the low side, it can still bring in a max win of €240,000.
Conclusion
Let’s see, what do I think of this game?
Simplicity is the aim here, with only Free Spins, multipliers, and cash prizes on the menu. The question is: does the game do what it does well?
They’ve gone the route of tarting up the Free Spins by bringing in the gamble mechanism, which I enjoyed. There also seems to be a decent hit rate, which does help to up the fun factor.
The truth of the matter is that it’s probably not going to keep your attention over time, so maybe this game would be better suited to novices or those who want to score smaller, regular wins.
It’s an average game but that’s not a bad thing. It does seem to resonate with players, as I’ve seen some positive comments floating around the Interwebs, so why not give it a bash?
But if you get a Conga earworm, don’t come crying to me!
Slot details
Software: Quickfire
Game Type: Video Slots
PaylinesPaylines are preset lines that run across the reels, and when you land matching symbols on them, that will result in a payout. The more paylines, the more ways you can win, but also the higher your bet per spin.: 20
Reels: 5
RTPRTP stands for “Return to Player.” The RTP describes the total bet amount that a game returns to players over millions of spins, and that figure is represented by a percentage. Table games, such as Roulette, typically have higher RTPs than many slots.
RTP needs to be considered in conjunction with a game’s volatility rate.: 96.24%
Bonus Round: No
Progressive: No
Free Spins: Yes
Max Win: €240,000
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