Characteristics of the game
Fire in the Hole is slot game played on six reels, with a game grid that dynamically expands from three to six rows.
The symbols of different values appearing on the reels in the game aptly reflect the mining theme. The highest winnings are offered by the lantern symbol, which at its best can win 375 coins. After that, the most valuable symbols are, in order, the backpack, boots, rope and chisel. As is usually the practice in slot games, the playing card symbols K, Q, J, 10 and 9 are the lowest value symbols in this slot as well.
In addition to the basic symbols, special symbols randomly land on the reels, which cause extra action. In Fire in the Hole, the Wild is identified by a box of dynamite, while the function of the bonus symbol is performed by a gold nugget with the letter S engraved on it.
The mining adventure on Fire in the Hole’s journey starts after the player has placed the bet he wants in the game between 0.20 and 50.00. Depending on the number of activated lines, Fire in the Hole can at best offer up to 46,656 different winning combinations. In order to win in the game, the player must collect a sufficient number of similar symbols next to each other from left to right to form a chain.
How to play
In Fire in the Hole, the amounts to be won with different symbol combinations depend on the size of the placed bet. If necessary, you can check the exact winning amounts for different stakes in the game’s winnings table. This game offers 486 different winning combinations as standard, but the winning possibilities do not stop there. If and when the player succeeds in removing the locks from the extra lines of the game, the number of winning combinations on offer increases — then there are up to 46,656 ways to win!
In each round, the game is started by playing in three lines. Extra lines can be activated by hitting either a winning pattern combination, the xBomb function or the Wild Mining bonus. These are presented in more detail in the next section.
Special Features
Although casino offers countless entertaining slots to play, not all of them contain as many special features as Fire in the Hole. There’s always something going on in this fast-paced slot, which makes it perfect for players who like action. The entertainment value of Fire in the Hole comes from the five special functions hidden in it, which are reviewed below.
Collapsing Mine function
One of the most frequently activated functions in this game is called Collapsing Mine. In Fire in the Hole, the game round always starts with six reels and three rows, which offer 486 different winning combinations. Every time a winning pattern is hit, the symbols that formed it are removed and replaced with new ones. This continues until no more wins appear.
Winning pattern combinations also know that extra rows are added to the game grid. The more lines you get on the grid, the more winning combinations appear in the game. The most delicious situation occurs when 46,656 different winning combinations are formed on the grid, because there are a huge number of possibilities for forming different patterns.
xBomb symbol
The xBomb representing a Bomb is the special wild of this game. It not only replaces all other symbols in the game and thus makes winning combinations easier, but also removes all adjacent symbols and increases the winning multiplier by one. The xBomb designation comes from the fact that these symbols explode before long, regardless of whether or not they have won.
Wild Mining function
In this game, the Wild Mining function starts when the player collects 3, 4 or 5 symbols of the same type on a line during the basic game, but does not achieve a win. When this type of “near miss” situation occurs, a maximum of three wild symbols are added to the reels, which contribute to the player’s winnings. Wilds are awarded as follows:
- 3 symbols give one Wild
- 2 symbols give two wilds
- 3 symbols give three wilds
Lucky Wagon Spins feature
In order to be able to enjoy the joys of the Lucky Wagon Spins function in the game, you have to manage to collect 3, 4 or 5 bonus symbols on the grid during the game round. This does not happen very often, as on average it takes about 200 rounds to activate it. When it finally hits, two, three or four rows are unlocked, after which the player gets three bonus spins.
During the bonus spins, cash prizes and various booster functions are given out, which increase their number even more. These include, for example, multipliers that inflate winnings and dynamite, which knocks unnecessary symbols out of the way, thus helping to achieve winnings.
Beer Time
If the player manages to grab the coveted 60,000x profit with the base bet, the entire mine is emptied and with that it’s time to raise the beer. The game round deservedly ends here.
Game theme and design
Over the years, numerous slot games set in a mine have appeared in online casinos. This category also includes the Fire in the Hole slot, with which the player gets to jump into the tunnels spread out in the dark corners of the mine. However, the traditional theme should not be fooled, because Fire in the Hole is in many ways an innovative and fast-paced slot. Personality is brought to the game by, for example, the main character, a temperamental little dwarf, whose hustle and bustle is entertaining to watch.
When it comes to game design and style, Fire in the Hole is in the same category as many other slots developed by Nolimit City. The gaming company in question is known in casino circles for its detailed graphics and slightly jagged style, which is also well suited to the milieu of this slot.
Fire in the Hole contains sharp graphics and animations, which are executed in cartoon style without sparing a twinkle in the corner of the eye. The symbols of the game include all the essential objects belonging to the mine, such as picks, climbing ropes, boots, backpacks and lamps. The mining tunnel looming in the background is lit by small lanterns, but the dark scene still exudes a tickling mystery. For some, the illustration of Fire in the Hole may remind you of the Indiana Jones movies, which is hardly a bad association! The whole is completed by an interesting soundtrack, which creates an even more ticklish atmosphere in the game.
Compatibility with different devices
Mr Green is known in casino circles for his mobile friendliness, and Fire in the Hole is no exception in this regard. The game is also available in our mobile casino and is compatible with all common devices. So this slot game can be enjoyed equally regardless of the operating system, whether Windows, Mac, iOS or Android is used on the gaming device.
Fire in the Hole’s graphics are detailed, so they look good on larger screens, but the game adapts smoothly to smaller screens as well. Although there are plenty of special functions and plenty of action, the gaming experiences it offers are equally pleasant both on a computer and on a mobile device while playing.
