Hold the Joker
The Hold the Joker slot offers players an engaging experience with classic fruit machine symbols. With its vibrant graphics and upbeat sound effects, the game combines traditional style with modern features, including a bonus round where jokers unlock special rewards. Enjoyable gameplay captivates players seeking both nostalgia and innovation.
About this game
This is a 5 reel 4 row video slot game.
The objective of the game is to spin the reels so the symbols land in different combinations.
Winning combinations are highlighted on the reels and a payout is awarded.
Payline Rules
The number of paylines played is fixed.
A payline is a pattern of adjacent symbol positions that runs in a line across the reels.
Payline wins run from left to right, starting from the first slot reel.
This game includes 20 paylines.
A win is awarded when matching symbols land adjacent to each other on a payline.
Bet Rules
Each spin played costs a total bet amount.
Payout Rules
The payout value is based on the winning combination formed.
Only the highest winning combination is awarded per symbol combination.
The Paytable displays the payout for each symbol combination based on the current bet.
The total payout is the sum of all payline wins resulting from a spin.
If multiple winning combinations land on a single payline, only the highest win is awarded.
The win over value is achieved from the cumulative winnings of an entire Free Spins session.
Wild Symbols
Wild symbols appear in base game and Free Spins.
The Golden Wilds spawn more Wilds or another Golden Wild symbol.
The Wild symbol can substitute for all symbols except the Scatter and Joker symbols.
Wild Sticky Frame
Each Wild symbol that lands on the reels leave behind a x1 Sticky Frame.
The Sticky Frame multiplier can increase up to x5.
The Sticky Frame multipliers apply during the Joker Wild bonus only.
Scatter Symbols
Scatter symbols appear in base game only.
Scatter symbols cannot be substituted by the Wild symbols.
This symbol does not have a payout.
Bonus Boost Bar
Land 2 Scatters to add a token into the Bonus Boost Bar.
Filling the Bar will award an extra Bonus Boost on entry into Free Spins.
The Bonus Boost Bar resets after being used in Free Spins.
The Bar progress is saved per bet.
Nudging Scatter Respin
Land 2 Scatters on the top 3 rows to trigger the Nudging Scatter Respin.
Any reels with a Scatter will be held and nudge down 1 row.
Other reels without a Scatter will respin.
If 2 Scatters remain on the reels at the end of a respin, 1 token is added to the Bonus Boost Bar.
The feature ends when a Scatter reaches the bottom row or 5 Scatters land on the reels.
Free Spins is triggered if 3 or more Scatters lands during the feature.
Joker Wild Bonus
Land the Joker symbol to trigger the Joker Wild bonus.
The Joker symbol populates all Sticky Frames with Wild symbols.
In the base game, the Sticky Frames are removed from the reels at the end of the bonus.
In Free Spins, the Sticky Frames remain until the end of Free Spins.
The Sticky Frame multipliers are applied to any win on that winline.
This feature is available in the base game and Free Spins.
Bonus Boost
Trigger Free Spins to start the Bonus Boost.
Pick a card to reveal one of the following:
Boost Perk: Unlocks the first Suit on the Bonus Trail and awards 5 extra spins with x2 multiplier.
+2 Spins Perk: Start with 2 extra spins.
+Frames Perk: Adds a random selection of frames onto the reels.
+Wilds Perk: Adds more Wild symbols during Free Spins.
+Joker Perk: Adds more Joker symbols during Free Spins.
No Perk: Ends the Bonus Boost.
Up to 5 Boosts can be revealed and awarded in the Bonus Boost.
If the Bonus Boost Bar is filled, an extra pick will be awarded.
Free Spins starts after the Bonus Boost with any perks awarded.
Free Spins
3, 4 or 5 Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels trigger this feature.
10, 15 or 20 Free Spins are awarded respectively.
During Free Spins, the Joker symbol highlights 1 position up the Free Spins trail.
If Sticky Frames are available, the Joker symbol will also trigger the Joker Wild bonus.
If a Suit position is reached on the trail, 5 extra spins with a multiplier are awarded.
A x2, x3, x5 and x10 multiplier are awarded respectively for each Suit.
At the end of Free Spins there is a chance to win 1 Bonus Spin.
The Joker symbol will land in the Bonus Spin.
For the Bonus Spin, the Joker symbol is not added to the Free Spins trail.
The Bonus Spin is a continuation of Free Spins.
The Free Spins trail resets at the end of the feature.
Free Spins play out automatically.
All lines played are the same as the spin that triggered this feature.
All bets played are the same as the spin that triggered this feature.
Top Hat Jackpot
Land a symbol with an Orb overlay.
Collect Orbs to randomly trigger the Top Hat Jackpot bonus.
At the start of the feature, 12 Top Hats with hidden Jackpot prizes are displayed.
Either a GRAND, MAJOR, MINOR or MINI Jackpot prize is hidden inside each Top Hat.
Pick Top Hats to reveal 3 matching Jackpot prizes to win that Jackpot.
Only 1 Jackpot prize can be awarded.
All bets played are the same as the spin that triggered this feature.
Feature can be triggered in base game and Free Spins.
Collected Orbs are saved per bet.
Game Controls
Some settings and features may not be available in this game.
Spin button: Starts a reel spin.
Bet button: Displays options to change the current bet.
Menu button: Displays additional game options.
Sounds: Enables game sounds.
Plus button: Increases the bet value.
Minus button: Decreases the bet value.
Bet: Displays the current total bet.
Balance: Displays the current balances.
Total: Displays the most recent total win.
Game Menu
Close button: Closes the game menu.
Banking button: Displays the banking page.
Paytable button: Displays payout tables and game rules.
Help button: Displays help and additional information.
Home button: Exits the game.
Additional Information
Some settings and features may not be available in this game.
Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
Any changes to game rules will be conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements.
In the event of a disconnection, the final game state is displayed on return to the game.
The balance is updated with the amount won or lost.
The results of the last game played are displayed.
If a request does not reach the server before disconnection, the results of the previous game played are displayed.
Any features in progress that require interaction or selection can be continued.
Return to Player
The Return to Player (RTP) is the theoretical statistical percentage of the total money bet in a game that is paid out as winnings over time.
Depending on the game you are playing, the RTP value may be defined as a single value or defined by the different stages or modes of the game.
Values are calculated initially by dividing the total payouts by the total bets from a simulation of numerous game rounds.
Values reflect the maximum expected return and do not change.
RTP: 92.09%.
The probability of triggering certain game events may change during gameplay depending on the current game state or progress.
*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to this slot game are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.