ABOUT THIS SLOT
Joker 6000 is a break from the norm for Play n Go. Whilst they are used to creating feature-packed classics Reactoonz 2, and cult high variance classics like Book of Dead, here this Swedish game studio are taking things back to basics. This is one-arm bandit style slots play, but with a twist as Joker 6,000 has an added Wheel of Fortune-style bonus round unlocked by the Hat scatters.
The game looks great with smart, crisps graphics and a simple soundtrack. You can spin from just 10c per play and trigger wins by landing three matching symbols on a payline. Every winning spin will give you a chance to enter the Super Meter Mode where the bets are doubled, but winnings are more frequent.
RTP, VARIANCE AND PAYOUTS
Joker 6000 has been built for high variance slots fanatics. The volatility is cranked up high which means an irregular win distribution. The game can burn through your bankroll pretty quickly without many wins before unleashing a big payout sequence in a short period. If you prefer casual slots play with regular wins, steer clear. Top payouts come in the Wheel feature with up to 2,397x a possibility. The RTP is a fairly average 96% and bets start at 10c per spin and max at $100 per spin in normal play and $200 per spin in the Super Bet Mode.
SYMBOLS AND PAYTABLE
Fans of classic fruit machines will love the overall visual appearance of the game, as well as the soundtrack. The symbols that populate the reels are classic fruit machine icons: Three Lucky ‘7’s on a payline will get you 20x, three Stars will bring you 12x, three Bells are worth 12x, while three Watermelons deliver 8x.
We also have Grapes, Lemons, and Cherries, which pay out 6x, 4x, and 2x, respectively.
The most important icon on the reel is the Joker Hat, which is both the Wild that substitutes for all other symbols, and the Scatter that triggers respins and the Mystery Wheel feature.
GAMEPLAY AND FEATURES
Simple gameplay here with just a few features to mention. Here is how they work:
RESPIN FEATURE
The Joker Hat triggers all the good action. If you get two Hats on reels 1 and 2, you will trigger the Respin feature. Reels 1 and 2 will be held in place, while the third reel performs a respin. This will give you a chance to land the third Scatter and trigger the Mystery Wheel feature.
MYSTERY WHEEL FEATURE
Three Hats on the reels mean that you enter the Mystery Wheel feature. In the base game mode, you get only one spin of the Wheel. Depending on where the Wheel lands, players can win up to 600x on this one spin.
SUPER METER MODE
Every time you land a winning combination, you will be invited to join the Super Meter Mode. In this mode, you can land winning combinations more easily, and you can also trigger the Mystery Wheel more easily than in the base game. Two Joker Hats Scatters will trigger the Mystery Wheel feature and get you one spin on the Wheel, while three Joker Hat Scatters deliver 3 Spins on the Wheel.
Spin the Wheel three times and you can win up to 2,397x. However, the bets are doubled in the Super Meter Mode. There is an option to collect your winnings if you do not want to continue playing in the Super Meter Mode.
OUR VERDICT
If you like a game that offers a perfect combination of a classic fruit machine and a modern video slot, then Mystery Joker 6000 is a perfect game for you. It is very simple to play with only a few features to look out for. Things get more interesting in the Super Meter Mode, where the stakes are higher, but wins come more frequently.