Mega Fire Blaze: Big Circus

Mega Fire Blaze Big Circus, developed by Playtech in collaboration with Rarestone Gaming, brings the excitement of a circus to the reels. The game features a vibrant circus theme with a big top backdrop, complete with ropes, banners, and spotlights. The visual design captures the essence of a classic circus, evoking nostalgic memories of attending magic shows.

Mega Fire Blaze Big Circus is part of the Fire Blaze series by Playtech, which now includes 17 games. This series is known for its Hold and Win style respins feature, with each title offering unique variations on this mechanic. Predecessors in the series include Legacy of the Tiger and Khonsu God of Moon, which also utilize the enhanced Mega Fire Blaze Respins feature.

Core Game Mechanics

The base game of Mega Fire Blaze Big Circus plays on a standard 5×3 reel layout with 30 fixed paylines. Players can set bets ranging from £0.10 to £500 per spin, accommodating both casual players and high rollers. Winning combinations are formed by landing three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right.

The paytable consists of lower-paying royal symbols (10 to A) and higher-paying circus performer symbols. The strongman is the highest-paying regular symbol, offering 6x the stake for five on a payline. The wild symbol substitutes for all regular symbols and appears stacked on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5.

The game features medium volatility, providing a balance between win frequency and potential payouts. The RTP (Return to Player) of Mega Fire Blaze Big Circus varies, with a maximum of 96.37% and a minimum of 95.42%, depending on the casino. Players should check the specific RTP before playing.

Bonus Features

1. Mega Fire Blaze Respins: This feature triggers when 6 or more Target and Cannon symbols land anywhere on the reels. Players receive 3 respins, and the triggering symbols lock in place. The game area expands to a 5×8 grid, with the additional rows initially locked. Each Target symbol displays a random multiplier value (1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x, 15x, or 50x). New Target symbols that land during respins also lock and reset the respin counter to 3. The feature ends when respins are exhausted or all positions are filled.

During this feature, Cannon symbols remove padlocks from the lowest locked row and transform into Target symbols. Character symbols have special effects:

• Strongman: Increases the value of up to 10 held Target symbols
• Trapeze Woman: Collects values from up to 10 held Target symbols
• Clown: Adds up to 5 held Target symbols

2. Jackpots: Four fixed jackpots can be won during the Mega Fire Blaze Respins. Star symbols may land and transform into Mini (20x stake), Minor (100x stake), or Major (500x stake) jackpots at the end of the feature. If all positions are filled or 4 extra rows are unlocked, each respin has a chance to award the Grand Jackpot (2,000x stake).
3. Free Spins: Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols triggers 5 free spins and awards a payout of 1x, 10x, or 50x the stake, respectively. During free spins, Wild symbols that contribute to wins double the win value. The feature can be retriggered, and the Mega Fire Blaze Respins can also be activated during free spins.

An interesting aspect of Mega Fire Blaze Big Circus is its expanding reel set during the Mega Fire Blaze Respins feature. The game area grows from a 5×3 grid to a 5×8 grid, with locked rows that can be unlocked through strategic gameplay. This expansion, coupled with the various character symbol effects and jackpot opportunities, creates a dynamic and engaging bonus round that significantly enhances the game's excitement and win potential.