Introduction to Stormfire
Stormfire is a casino slot from Red Tiger Gaming that takes place in a world of witchcraft. We don’t really know where we are, but wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a place for practicing beliefs and traditions of mystical and supernatural forces. Historically, witchcraft was often associated with magic, healing, divination, and folk rituals. Different cultures have looked at the practice very differently. Sometimes, they have been respected, while in other cultures, they have been considered feared activities. There are tons of examples of that from the European witch trials, which took place between the 15th and 18th centuries.
The main character in this magical game is the Wild Symbol, which can turn up extra powerful as Storm or Fire Wild with the possibility of covering an entire reel. The Wild Symbols can also bring juicy multipliers.
Theme, Gameplay, and Payouts
Stormfire is a video slot from Red Tiger Gaming with 5 reels containing 3 rows and 20 paylines. The Min.bet is 0.2, and the Max.bet is 20. The default RTP is 96.15%, but the game is also released with RTPs of 95%, 93%, and 91%. Stormfire has high volatility and a max win capped at 25,000x the bet. The hit frequency is 16.45%.
Stormfire takes us to a dark, somewhat occult place. We’re at a cemetery-looking place, made for rituals. The transparent reels sit in front of a huge, round stone structure with ornaments. On each side of the stone sits a dark bird, probably a crow. To the sides are stone pillars, and white mist travels upwards from the bottom of the screen. To make a win, you need to land at least 3 matching symbols on one of the 20 paylines going left to right. All wins must start on the first reel to the left, and you can play the game on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
The lower-paying symbols in Stormfire are 10, J, Q, K, and A. They pay between 1.25x and 2.5x the bet. The higher-paying symbols are spiders, chalices, books, and chests. They will give you between 5x and 35x the bet for a 5-of-a-kind win. The Wild Symbols substitute all regular-paying symbols in making payline wins. However, they don't substitute the Scatter Symbol.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Stormfire?
You can win up to 25,000x the bet.
What features are available in the slot Stormfire?
The features are Wild Symbol, Storm Wild Symbol, Fire Wild Symbol, Free Spins, Super Spins, and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbol
The Wild symbol substitutes for all regular paying symbols. It can appear on reels 2, 3, and 4 and comes with a random multiplier of x2 or x3. Any win that includes a Wild receives its multiplier. If two or more Wilds are part of the same winning combination, their multipliers are added together before being applied to the win.
Storm Wild Symbol
Storm Wilds substitute for all regular paying symbols and can land on reels 2, 3, and 4. When one appears, it expands to cover the entire reel and triggers a respin. During the respin, all Wild symbols remain locked in place.
If a Storm Wild lands on a reel that already contains a regular Wild, it inherits that Wild's multiplier when it expands. If three Storm Wilds appear in the same spin, they combine into a massive 3x3 Mega Wild with a x15 multiplier.
Fire Wild Symbol
Fire Wilds substitute for all regular paying symbols and can appear on reels 1 and 5. They expand to fill the entire reel when they land. Landing one Fire Wild increases the multiplier of all other Wilds in the spin to x5, while two Fire Wilds increase them to x10. Fire Wilds can also add up to three Wild or Storm Wild symbols to the middle three reels, as long as another Wild is not already in those positions.
If one Fire Wild lands together with three Storm Wilds or a Mega Wild, they combine into a huge 4x3 Giga Wild with a x30 multiplier. Landing two Fire Wilds together with three Storm Wilds or a Mega Wild awards the maximum possible win.
Free Spins
Landing 3 or more Free Spins scatter symbols triggers the Free Spins feature with a minimum of 9 spins. Each scatter awards 3, 4, or 5 free spins. During the bonus round, every additional Free Spins scatter awards another 3, 4, or 5 spins, while each Fire Wild adds 2 extra spins.
Throughout the feature, regular Wilds appear with multipliers of x2, x3, or x4 and stay locked in place for the entire bonus round. Fire Wilds also remain locked and keep boosting the multipliers of all other Wilds based on the value they received in the base game.
If a Wild is covered by a Storm Wild during Free Spins, the regular Wild reappears once the Storm Wild disappears on the following free spin. Super Spins symbols cannot appear during the Free Spins feature.
Super Spins
Landing one Super Spins scatter together with two or more Free Spins scatters triggers the Super Spins feature. Each scatter awards 3, 4, or 5 spins. Super Spins follow the same rules as the Free Spins feature, but with a higher chance of landing both Storm Wilds and Fire Wilds.
Feature Buy
You can activate the Power Mode by increasing your base bet by 3, which will increase the chances of landing expanding Wild Symbols and triggering the Free Spins. For 90x the bet, you get to play the Free Spins feature, while 250x the bet triggers the Free Spins with 5 Scatter symbols. Ultimately, you can pay 450x the bet for the Super Spins.
Final Thoughts on Stormfire
Stormfire puts on a spooky show without taking it as far as really scary slots such as the developer’s previous Bloody Murder or Nolimit City’s Serial. It has some mysterious ruins with crows watching from the sidelines, and enough glowing Wilds to light up the darkest cemetery. The atmosphere is one of the game's strongest points, and you’ll probably feel right at home if you appreciate themes with a touch of witchcraft.
The gameplay is solid without being groundbreaking, with exciting moments created by the expanding Storm Wilds and Fire Wilds. Best of all is when the reels start filling with giant Wilds, and multipliers begin stacking together. The Free Spins and Super Spins features also add some extra excitement, and the impressive 25,000x max win gives you something big to dream about.
Although the game tries some magic, it doesn't quite cast a spell powerful enough to stand out from the crowd. While the existing mechanics work well, the feature list feels a little smaller than we would have liked. The game relies heavily on its Wild combinations, and after a while, you may find yourself wishing there were a few extra twists or bonus mechanics to keep things feeling fresh.
Stormfire from Red Tiger Gaming delivers an enjoyable witchcraft theme with expanding Wilds. While we could have wished for a few more gameplay features, it's still an above-average slot that's worth a visit if dark magic and giant Wilds are your kind of fun.
