Sparkling Joker X UP

Sparkling Joker X UP is a slot game that continues the trend of X UP slots from Alchemy Gaming. The theme revolves around a joker character, a common theme in online slots. However, this slot takes a more risqué approach with a clubbier and less cartoonish atmosphere compared to previous joker-themed X UP slots. The main character is a female joker with a striking outfit and a dangling hat. While the slot does offer a decent level of sparkle, it's not the most visually interesting X UP game due to its unoriginal theme and the overuse of joker characters in slots.

Core Game and Mechanics

Sparkling Joker X UP is played on a 5-reel, 4-row gaming matrix with 1,024 ways to win. The volatility is high, and the default RTP is 96.05%, with lower models available. The game offers a theoretical hit rate of 25.33% and allows players to bet between 20 cents and €50 per spin.

The game features a standard set of symbols, including gems, clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades, cards, dice, 7s, diamonds, and jokers. Winning combinations of 5-of-a-kind award between 0.8 and 4 times the bet. Wild symbols can land on all reels and pay up to 5 times the bet for a 5-wild winning way. Wilds can also substitute for any regular pay symbols and can add x2, x3, or x5 win multipliers.

Bonus Features

Sparkling Joker X UP offers the same bonus features as Chronicle of Olympus II – Hades without any changes or additions. These features include the X UP feature, free spins with a win multiplier, the Upsizer, and a bonus buy.

X UP Feature:

• Three different scatters land on the reels: Red, Blue, and Diamond scatters.
• Landing 2 Red scatters collects 1 X UP token. Collecting X UP tokens activates higher free spins multiplier levels on the X UP trail.
• Landing 2 Blue scatters in the base game permanently upgrades one X UP multiplier level.
• Landing 2 Diamond scatters in the base game awards free spins with the highest current X UP multiplier.

Free Spins:

• Landing 3 Red scatters in the base game triggers 8 free spins with the active X UP multiplier.
• Landing 2 Red scatters during free spins awards +2 free spins and an X UP token.
• Landing 2 Diamond scatters during free spins awards +2 free spins and the top level X UP multiplier.

Upsizer:

• When triggering free spins, players can use the Upsizer feature to activate a higher free spins multiplier for a calculated cost. Collected X UP tokens reduce the cost of available free spins multiplier options.  

Bonus Buy:

• From the base game, players can buy the free spins bonus with an x25 multiplier for 200 times the stake.

While Sparkling Joker X UP offers standard bonus features, the X UP mechanic can provide an engaging gameplay experience. The ability to collect X UP tokens and upgrade the free spins multiplier level adds an extra layer of excitement and potential for larger wins.