Burning Desire Review
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Pros
- Classic reel format
- 243 ways to win
- Big free spins jackpot
- Win base game 30,000 coins
Cons
- Slot is looking dated
- Very volatile game
- Bonuses trigger rarely
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| Reels | 5 | Jackpot amount | 90,000 coins |
| Paylines | 243 | Max. wager | 250.00 |
| Payout % | 96.19% | Bonus round | Yes |
| Software | Microgaming | Max. payout | 90,000.00 |
| Theme | Classic | Jackpot type: | Normal |
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Gameplay
"The Burning Desire online slot is played on a set of 3x5 reels. The game was one of the early 243-ways-to-win games to be released. It works with "ways" instead of paylines. That means you win a real money prize simply for matching up symbols anywhere on adjacent reels. As a result, a set stake is placed across all possible win lines".
Mobile Options for Burning Desire Players
Despite its age, the Burning Desire online slot has been adapted for play on portable devices. Whatever your mobile operating system, you can load up the Burning Desire slot online for real cash. The layout of the reels actually lends itself well to mobile or smartphone play. There's nothing in the way of complex animated sequences to slow down your device and we found the game worked well in a recent version of Google Chrome.Winning chances
"In terms of symbols, there is a range of classic icons to watch out for. It all looks very Ainsworth/Bally/Novomatic in feel and style. That's certainly the case for the royal symbols that appear with little crowns attached. The 9-to-Ace symbols are fairly poor payers. Even five aces pays 200 coins, with the lowest payout 2 coins for 3 nines. Better are the rose (10-500 coins), BAR (12-750 coins), bell (15-1500 coins), and red 7 (7-2000 coins). The jackpot is reserved for five flaming diamonds (3000 coins)".
Volatility
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Before we get on to the scatters in the Burning Desire online slot, let's deal with the wild. It's represented by the Burning Desire slot logo and will substitute for all regular icons other than the Bonus symbol. It will only appear on Reels 2 and 4, however.The gold coin is the game's scatter. This pays out 1-100 coins if you land 2-5 of them anywhere. However, three or more will also trigger free spins. 15 free games are awarded with a 3x multiplier attached to each winning spin. You can also retrigger the feature by landing three further scatters.Finally, in classic Microgaming fashion there is a Gamble feature to use. After any winning spin, you can hit the Gamble button and try your luck to double your win.Wagering limits
"Prizes are awarded according to your coin size. The coins in Burning Desire online slots range from 0.01 to 1.00, but players can select up to 10 coins. One "coin value" is set at 0.25. That 250.00 max bet is definitely one for the bigger gamblers".
Special features
"Microgaming's Burning Desire slot has a lot of potential for wins. It's certainly volatile, and you may be spinning for a long time before hitting winners. But if you can handle the 243-ways variance, there are big prizes to be had. For solid alternatives with a classic spin, IGT's Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin is a great game. It offers 720 Ways to Win, but winning lines run right to left as well as left to right. There are also two bonus rounds to trigger. On a more classic theme, check out Ainsworth's Money Heat. a popular Aussie-style "pokie", money heat features free spins and in-reel bonuses where players can win 5x multipliers on their winnings".
Contributing experts
Review written by:
Ramona is an award-winning journalist focused on cultural and entertainment related content. Based in the Mediterranean gaming hub of Malta, she has taken a deep interest in gambling related news since the earliest days and has seen the global landscape evolve. Ramona specialises in the legal and regulatory aspects of gaming across multiple jurisdictions, with specific interest in NZ and US markets. She is also a best-selling author of fiction and non-fiction books.
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