Sticky Joker

Sticky Joker is a classic-style slot game developed by Play'n GO, featuring a 3×3 grid layout with 5 paylines. The game offers a medium volatility experience (rated 6/10 by the developer) and a maximum potential win of 1,650 times the stake. The return-to-player (RTP) rate is adjustable, with the highest setting at 96.74%, though operators can choose lower values.

Sticky Joker adopts a traditional Vegas-style fruit machine theme, set against a backdrop of fading blue constellations. The game is part of Play'n GO's Joker Series, which includes previous titles such as Fire Joker, Inferno Joker, Chronos Joker, Xmas Joker, and Star Joker. These predecessor slots share a common theme of simplistic gameplay centered around Joker symbols, each with its own unique twist.

Core Game and Mechanics

The slot uses a straightforward 3×3 grid with only 5 paylines, allowing for three-of-a-kind combinations. Symbols include classic fruit machine icons such as cherries, lemons, grapes, plums, bars, stars, and lucky sevens. The lucky seven is the highest-paying regular symbol, offering 5 times the stake for three of a kind.

Betting options range from 0.05 to 100 units per spin, catering to both low-stakes players and high rollers. The game's medium volatility suggests a balanced approach to payouts, neither too frequent nor too sparse.

Bonus Features

Sticky Joker's bonus features are simple but potentially rewarding:

1. Joker Wild Symbol:
   • The Joker symbol acts as a wild, substituting for all other symbols.
   • It's also the highest-paying symbol, offering 8 times the stake for three of a kind.
2. Sticky Joker Respin Feature:
   • When one or more Joker symbols land on the reels, they lock in place.
   • This triggers a respin of the remaining reels.
   • If additional Jokers appear during the respin, they also lock and trigger another respin.
   • This process continues until no new Jokers land or the grid is filled with Jokers.
3. Wheel of Multipliers:
   • Activated when 4 or more Joker symbols are in view at the end of the respin feature.
   • The wheel contains 12 segments with multipliers of x2, x3, x4, x5, or x10.
   • The selected multiplier is applied to the total win accumulated during the respins.

An intriguing aspect of Sticky Joker is its high RTP of 96.74% when set to its maximum. This figure is notably generous for a classic-style slot, potentially offering better long-term returns compared to similar games in the genre. However, players should be aware that operators can adjust this rate, emphasizing the importance of checking the paytable before playing.