Joker Bombs slot

Joker Bombs slot: the short answer

Joker Bombs takes the pay-anywhere format, where position doesn't matter, and adds bombs that carry multipliers. It comes from Hacksaw Gaming and launched in December 2021.

Its published volatility is medium, rated 3 on a 5-point scale, which places it between Hacksaw's calmer games and its famously swingy ones. The 96.48% RTP is a solid figure. For other games we've reviewed, head to the mobile slots hub.

How Joker Bombs pays: the pay-anywhere rule

There are no paylines. Each spin fills 30 positions, and if eight or more of the same symbol appear anywhere among them, you win. It doesn't matter whether they touch or sit on neighbouring reels.

This makes the game easy to read on a phone: you're counting symbols, not tracing lines. It also means wins can come from scattered positions that a line game would ignore. Our mobile slots guide compares this with lines, ways and clusters.

How the Joker Bombs features work

Tumbles

When a win pays, the winning symbols are removed and new ones drop into the gaps. If the refill creates another group of eight or more, that pays too, and the sequence carries on until no new win forms.

Multiplier bombs

Bombs carrying multiplier values can land on the grid. During a tumble sequence, the values of the bombs that appear are combined. So a sequence with several bombs produces a larger total multiplier than a sequence with one. The paytable lists the possible bomb values.

The 10 free spins

Three or more joker scatters start 10 free spins. The key change in the round is that bombs appear more often, which gives more chances for multipliers to combine. These spins are a game feature, separate from any casino promotion.

Feature descriptions follow the developer's published details. How the bomb total is applied to the sequence's wins is set out in the in-game rules, so read them before playing.

Joker Bombs RTP and volatility in pounds

A 96.48% RTP leaves a 3.52% house edge. The average cost of a spin is the stake × 3.52%. These figures are averages over a very long run, and losses are the likely outcome over time.

Medium volatility (3 of 5) points to a fairly regular flow of smaller wins with less extreme swings than Hacksaw's 5-of-5 games. That makes 10p to 50p a sensible range on a £20 budget if you want a session longer than a few minutes.

Multipliers make big results possible, but they don't change the maths. The Wizard of Odds explanation of house edge (opens in a new tab) sets out why the edge applies to every pound staked, whatever the feature design. See also our glossary entry on volatility.

Playing Joker Bombs on mobile

A 6×5 grid holds 30 symbols, more than a 5×3 game, so each one appears smaller on a phone. Pay-anywhere helps because you only need to spot matches. Hacksaw's games generally run in HTML5 in apps and browsers; orientation support isn't stated in the published details, so try both.

1. Open your UK casino app and make sure your account is verified.
2. Search for Joker Bombs in the lobby and open the game.
3. Tap the information icon and read how bomb multipliers are applied.
4. Check the RTP shown and set your stake for the session.
5. Spin manually; UK rules mean each spin takes at least 2.5 seconds and there's no autoplay.
6. Watch the net position display that UK slots show, and stop at your planned limit.

Joker Bombs in UK apps: stakes, speed and bonus buys

• Stake limit: £5 per spin for players aged 25 and over, and £2 for those aged 18 to 24, under the 2025 rules on slot stake limits.
• Speed: at least 2.5 seconds per spin, with no turbo, slam-stop or autoplay, under RTS 14 (opens in a new tab).
• Celebrations: a tumble sequence that returns your stake or less can't be shown with win effects.
• Bonus buys: since a Gambling Commission warning in January 2020, feature buy-ins are not offered to British players; the Commission's games warning for online operators (opens in a new tab) explains the concerns.

In practice the UK version of Joker Bombs reaches its free spins only through scatters on paid spins. Videos from other countries may show options that British players won't see. Our guide to game speed rules on mobile covers the timing rules.

About Hacksaw Gaming, the studio behind Joker Bombs

Hacksaw Gaming launched in September 2018 and is headquartered in Malta. Its parent, Hacksaw AB, has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 25 June 2025. The studio holds a Gambling Commission licence (reference 000-054059) and makes slots, scratchcards and instant-win games.

Its best-known slot is Wanted Dead or a Wild. Joker Bombs' "3 of 5" rating refers to a five-point volatility scale, where 5 is the most volatile. Our Hacksaw Gaming slots page lists more of its games.

Slots like Joker Bombs from Hacksaw

Joker Bombs has the highest RTP in this group but the lowest cap. If you'd like a pay-anywhere game from another studio, Sweet Bonanza uses a similar eight-symbol rule.

Joker Bombs review: pros and cons

It's a good match for players who like modern tumbling games but don't want the extreme swings of a 5-of-5 title. Set a deposit limit before you start so a long tumble sequence never tempts you to top up.

Joker Bombs casino apps and welcome offers

We can't confirm which partner app carries Joker Bombs, so search its lobby first. The offers below apply to selected slots, and none is linked to this game.

PlayOJO: 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza for new UK customers (Northern Ireland excluded) who make a first deposit of £10 or more; spins are 10p each and wins are paid in cash with no wagering. 18+, terms apply.

Coral: deposit and bet £10 on slots for 100 free spins at 10p on selected games, accepted within 48 hours, valid 7 days, no wagering. Ladbrokes: spend £10 on slots for 50 free spins a day over 10 days (maximum 500, 10p each, no wagering, claim by 23:59 daily). Some e-wallet and prepaid deposits don't qualify. 18+, terms apply.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.