Star Joker (Play’n GO) – classic fruit slot done right

With Star Joker, Play’n GO goes back to fundamentals. As the visuals immediately suggest, it’s a fruit slot inspired game. These kinds of slot machines are often linked to fairly modest payouts, but this one still offers a lot of potential. The gameplay is simple and direct, essentially revolving around a single feature: the free spins game. Somewhat humorously, Play’n GO even added a walkthrough for a slot that’s surely among the simplest they’ve ever released.

While the look is undeniably old school, the underlying mechanics are modern. Set against a purple backdrop, Star Joker carries a disco vibe, and the understated funky soundtrack that runs throughout is pretty much exactly what you’d expect from a game like this.

The configuration is straightforward – you get 5 reels, 3 rows and fixed 10 paylines. It’s available across all devices, and the stake range runs from €0.10 and €100 per spin, so it can suit most budgets.

Star Joker Symbols & Paytable

The reels feature familiar classics: cherries, strawberries, plums, oranges, watermelons, bells, diamonds and lucky 7s. As shown in the screenshot above, the lucky 7 is the highest-paying regular symbol, awarding 100 times the stake for 5 of a kind. There’s also a Star wild in the game, but it only appears during the free spins feature. Hit 5 of them in the bonus and you’ll collect 500 times your stake.

It’s worth pointing out that symbols don’t come stacked on the reels, so the maximum win on a single base-game spin is just over 100 times the stake. This also means the bulk of the game’s potential is concentrated in the bonus round.

Star Joker Free Spins

In the base game, keep an eye out for the Scatter Joker symbol, because landing 3 on reels 1, 3 and 5 triggers 10 free spins. If you land another 3 during the bonus, you’ll receive an additional 10 free spins, bringing your total to 20.

During the free spins feature, you gain two advantages – a wild symbol is introduced, and the Scatter Joker symbol now also acts as a wild something that greatly boosts your chances of completing a wild payline and therefore hitting the 500 times the stake maximum win on a single spin. It may not sound huge, but with 20 free spins there’s plenty of opportunity to land more than one.

Star Joker Conclusion

Star Joker is a no-frills slot without massive, explosive hits, but it shouldn’t be overlooked, since it does offer a max win potential of 5000 times the stake in the bonus. Reaching that would require landing 10 wild lines, which is obviously very unlikely, though it can feel realistically attainable if you manage to secure a re-trigger.

It’s easily one of the stronger fruit slots we’ve come across recently, and it’s hard to imagine casino streamers not giving it a spin. If you want deeper narratives and lots of extra features, this won’t be your pick, but if you enjoy low variance games that still come with solid upside, Star Joker is well worth trying.