| RTP | 95.74% | Reels | 5 |
| Volatility | Medium | Rows | 3 |
| Min bet | C$0.20 | Max bet | C$100 |
| Max win | 5000x | Paylines | 5 |
| Wild Symbol | Yes | Scatter Symbol | Yes |
| Bonus Game | Yes | Progressive Jackpot | Yes |
| Free Spins | Yes | Autoplay | Yes |
Today, I’m introducing you to the Energy Joker: Hold and Win slot machine from Playson, released in 2024. This slot is part of the developer’s Hold & Win range, which already includes legendary games like Energy Coins and Royal Joker. If you’re familiar with the previous games, you won’t be surprised: this is a slot machine with a slightly modified design, but the core mechanics remain the same. However, some minor changes have been made, and I’ll explain them to you.
Previous games in this series were known for their medium to high volatility. The tested slot machine achieved a medium value and medium to high volatility. This is good news for all types of players, as high rollers haven’t lost their winning potential, and beginners will be satisfied thanks to an optimal payout frequency. RTP: 95.74%, maximum win: x5000 for the Grand Jackpot in the bonus game. Full details are available in my review.
The design and graphics of Energy Joker: Hold and Win are true to the Playson series. It’s a classic fruit-themed slot with a wild symbol and a bright neon design against a dark blue background with gold accents. It stands out from classic versions with its visual effects, numerous animations, and an enlarged game grid. If you enjoy colorful slots, you won’t be disappointed.
The mobile version of the slot machine deserves special attention. Its graphics and features are comparable to those of the PC version. The game is available on all mobile browsers, Android and iOS.
In the Energy Joker: Hold and Win game, the symbols are arranged on a 5×3 grid. Winning combinations can be obtained from left to right, starting with the leftmost reel, on only 5 fixed paylines. The minimum multiplier for combinations is x1 and the maximum is x100. The payout amount depends on the current bet, between $0.20 and $100 per spin.
You can win the maximum prize with a winning combination of five sevens on a payline. Among the highest paying symbols are the bell and the bar, whose maximum multiplier reaches x50 of the stake.
In addition to the standard payout symbols, special symbols appear on the game board: two types of wilds, a collector, and coins with multipliers. These symbols are necessary to activate various bonus features, which I will detail in the next section of this review.
The bonus features of the Energy Joker: Hold and Win game are similar to those of other slot machines in this series, but it is important that you are aware of some of these features.
Appears only in the base game, on all reels. It substitutes for other symbols and allows you to collect more winning combinations. It cannot substitute for bonus or collector symbols.
This symbol is only visible during the Hold and Win bonus round. It offers additional multipliers and increases the bonus game’s potential.
The lightning bolt symbol appears in the base game and during the bonus round. In the base game, it activates the bonus round, then acts as a collector, gathering all the multipliers on the board.
This symbol only pays out during the bonus game. Its size is random and varies from 1 to 10 times the bet. Present on the reels in base mode, it is required to activate the “Hold and Win” feature.
If you collect 6 or more bonus symbols (Bonus or Collection) on the game board, you trigger the bonus round. The bonus round features a standard 5×3 grid, but only the Bonus, Collection, Jackpot, and Multiplier symbols are present. You have 3 respins, which are reset each time a new symbol appears. All symbols, except the Multiplier, remain in place until the end of the bonus round.
The bonus round continues as long as you have active respins and there are still empty spaces on the game board. At the end of the game, you will receive the sum of all the values obtained during the bonus round.
During the bonus round, you can win one of the following 4 fixed jackpots:
The maximum Grand Jackpot (x5000) cannot be obtained with the corresponding symbol. It will only be obtained if you fill all the bonus round boxes with special symbols.
This is a random feature that can be activated at any time during the base game, regardless of the spin frequency or bet amount. Once activated, enough special symbols appear on the board to trigger the “Hold and Win” feature.
This slot machine is characterized by medium to high volatility and an RTP of 95.74%. You can therefore expect optimal frequency and amount of wins. Multipliers can be significant, but if you’re playing with a small bankroll, I advise against betting above average. Tests have shown that volatility is even higher. Be prepared for this and choose a suitable strategy.
Energy Joker: Hold and Win continues the tradition of the developer’s popular series. It’s perfect for fans of classic fruit-themed slots but looking for more dynamic gameplay with a Hold & Win bonus round, multipliers, and jackpots. Furthermore, the wide betting range makes it an excellent choice for all types of players, from beginners to high rollers.