Let it Burn: Slot Overview

Alright players, time to feel a little warmth from casino game maker NetEnt as it lights the fuse on the online slot Let it Burn. The name pretty much says it all: Let it Burn sticks closely to the well-worn formula of flame-soaked slots, the number 7, and a pile of other familiar classic elements. Much like that loose tooth you can’t stop prodding, the fire theme is one studios revisit again and again. If you’re part of the audience that enjoys retro-style play, you’re welcome to step in and see what it’s about.

“Retro” is absolutely the keyword here, with NetEnt keeping the visuals straightforward and functional. A plain, fiery burgundy backdrop frames the main play area, which is filled with the usual old-school slot icons. Beyond that, there isn’t a whole lot to call out from a front-end perspective. These titles aren’t known for lavish visuals, and NetEnt has stayed true to the tradition by delivering a crisp, classic-looking setup.

Let it Burn fires up smoothly on any device and offers a stake range of 10 p/c to $/€100 per spin. Every now and then, a retro slot surprises players with huge win potential. Not to spoil the fun, but Let it Burn isn’t really one of those, as its payout prospects are more restrained—though still fairly typical for this kind of release. It is highly volatile, however, and comes in two RTP configurations: 96% and 94.01%.

From a mechanics standpoint, the size of Let it Burn’s grid changes depending on the stage you’re playing. In the base game, you get a 5-reel, 4-row layout with 1,024 ways to win, which expands to 5-rows during free spins, where 3,125 ways to win are in play. If you’ve spent even a zeptosecond browsing classic slots, the symbol set here will look instantly familiar. J-A card ranks handle the lower payouts, followed by diamonds, cherries, a BAR, a bell, and the number 7 as the higher-value symbols. A selection of wilds also shows up, each able to substitute for any paying symbol, along with extra modifier effects explained in the next section.

Let it Burn: Slot Features

Alongside the earlier mention of multiple wild variants, Let it Burn includes features like Rolling Reels, free spins, and a bonus buy.

Rolling Reels

Single Rolling Reels can show up on reels 2, 3, and 4. Every new Rolling Reel starts with a multiplier value of x1. With each spin, Rolling Reels also spin individually as they drop down one row, and the symbol multiplier increases by +1. Rolling Reels fall off the grid once they reach the bottom row unless a moving wild influences them. Rolling Reels don’t transfer into free spins when that feature triggers, but they’ll be there again once you return to the base game.

Wild Symbols

Rolling Reels can be influenced by several different wild symbols, depending on which one appears:

• Wild +3 – boosts the Rolling Reels’ multiplier value.
• Wild Up – shifts the Rolling Reel to the top reel position on the next spin.
• Wild Left – sends the Rolling Reel to the reel on the left instead of dropping down a row.
• Wild Right – sends the Rolling Reel to the reel on the right instead of dropping down a row.

When 2 Rolling Reels end up in the same spot, they merge into one, and their multiplier values are summed.

Free Spins

Players collect 10, 15 or 20 free spins when 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols land on the grid, respectively. During the bonus, hitting 2, 3, 4, or 5 scatters grants an extra 3, 5, 8, or 12 free spins, respectively. In the free spins round, an extra row is added to the grid, increasing the number of ways to win to 3,125.

Bonus Buy

Where available, players can purchase 10, 15, or 20 free spins for 100, 150, or 200 times their bet, respectively.

Let it Burn: Slot Verdict

Going into Let it Burn, it had been a little while since we covered a fire-themed game—though there’s certainly no lack of them for anyone craving that style. In the same way some fashion crazes stubbornly refuse to disappear, fire slots are a trend that just won’t quit. We could have listed a few other long-running trends that overstayed their welcome, but we’ll skip the lecturing. The main takeaway is that blazing sevens slots clearly still have an audience, and NetEnt has added another entry for fans and reviewers to dig into.

This one is likely to suit players who enjoy classic visuals but want a few more up-to-date touches. Let it Burn isn’t quite as barebones as some titles in this niche. Its Rolling Reels mechanic (not to be confused with Games Global and Co’s Rolling Reels tumble mechanic) goes a long way toward that. Rolling Reels alone would already add some flair to a standard fire slot, but the set of wilds layered on top helps push variety even further. They can also be genuinely useful when they shift Rolling Reels around—stretching the multiplier’s lifespan, preventing it from dropping off the grid, and keeping it in play a bit longer, like trying to keep a balloon from touching the floor. Random aside: there’s even a Balloon World Cup—Francesco De La Cruz brought the first title home for Peru in 2021.

Let it Burn isn’t exactly as modern as the Balloon World Cup, but it does a solid job of balancing old-school presentation with newer feature ideas. It doesn’t blaze brightly enough to rise above the genre, and the high risk, low reward style may put some players off, but if you like your fiery classics with a contemporary edge, Let it Burn could fit the bill.