Klowns Slot (Hacksaw Gaming)

The Klowns slot is played on a 6-reel, 5-row grid and is a Scatter Pays model. This means that wins are awarded by matching 8 or more symbols. The symbols can land anywhere on the grid; they don't need to be next to each other like other models.

Bets for this game start at 10p and go up to £100. You can adjust your bet amount using the up and down buttons on desktop and on the plus and minus buttons if you're using mobile. Non-UK players can utilise the Turbo and Super Turbo functions, which speed up the spins. There is also an Autoplay option, which allows you to make up to 1,000 spins. 

The RTP rate is 96.26%, which is above the online average of 96%. There are also rates of 94.31% and 92.31% available. The base game hit frequency rate is 40.18% based on the top tier RTP, which means wins occur on average every 2.48 spins. 

You’ll find a volatility rating of 'medium' with a score of 3 out of 5. The maximum win is 10,000 times the bet.

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The Klowns slot is a vibrant and eerie visual experience. The creepy faces of Lester and Jester loom beside the grid, designed in fluorescent colours that glow against a dark backdrop. With slime-covered teeth and piercing eyes that never leave you...these sure are chilling looking clowns!

Adding a splash of chaos, colourful paint splatters and balloons fill the screen, making it clear - this is no ordinary circus. The bonus features delve deeper into the twisted world of these clowns with graffiti-style animations that give the game a modern vibe. 

Accompanying the visuals is an unnerving clown-themed soundtrack, enhanced by synthesisers to push the notch up in the creep factor scale. During Jester’s Jackpot Free Spins feature, the music takes an unexpected turn, blending hip-hop beats with eerie circus tones for a unique atmosphere.

On the reels, you’ll encounter various balloon symbols that the Klowns own. The heart-shaped red balloon carries the highest value. 

Here’s a rundown of all the symbols and their values:

• 10: 8 to 16+ = 0.10 to 10.00 x the bet
• J: 8 to 16+ =  0.10 to 10.00 x the bet
• Q: 8 to 16+ =  0.10 to 10.00 x the bet
• K: 8 to 16+ =  0.10 to 10.00 x the bet
• A: 8 to 16+ =  0.10 to 10.00 x the bet
• Green balloon: 8 to 16+ = 0.30 to 20.00 x the bet
• Blue balloon: 8 to 16+ = 0.30 to 20.00 x the bet
• Purple balloon: 8 to 16+ = 0.50 to 30.00 x the bet
• Yellow balloon: 8 to 16+ = 0.50 to 30.00 x the bet
• Red balloon: 8 to 16+ = 1.00 to 50.00 x the bet

Klowns Mobile

The Klowns mobile slot is built with advanced HTML5 technology, guaranteeing a smooth and immersive gaming experience on any device. Whether you’re playing on Android, iOS, tablet, or desktop, the game runs flawlessly with crisp graphics and responsive performance. For desktop players, a 16:9 aspect ratio is recommended to enjoy the game’s vibrant visuals at their best. 

There are 7 bonus features to enjoy as part of the Klowns slot game, which includes Cascades, Total Win Bar, Klown Multipliers, Needle Boxes, Lester’s Cash Carousel Bonus, Jester’s Jackpot Bonus and Bonus Buy.

Cascades

The game uses the popular Cascades feature, where every winning combo is removed from the grid, and here, new symbols come in from below, allowing more chances for wins. The cascades keep repeating until there are no new winning combos.

Total Win Bar

All wins are collected in the Total Win Bar on top of the grid. Any activated Klown Multipliers are added to the Total Win Bar at the end of a spin, and the result of all multipliers is applied to the collected win amount. 

Klown Multipliers

Klown Multiplier symbols activate at the end of each spin if at least one win occurs during that spin. Klown Multiplier symbols have values ranging between 2x and 500x. The multiplier is added to the current multiplier in the Total Win Bar when it is activated. 

Multiplying Klown Multiplier symbols can land with values ranging between x2, and x20. The multiplier then multiplies the current multiplier in the Total Win Bar when activated.

Lester’s Cash Carousel Bonus

Landing 3 FS scatter symbols triggers the Lester’s Cash Carousel Bonus, where you're awarded 10 free spins. This bonus feature retains the mechanics of the base game, and there is an increased chance of landing high multipliers. 

The bonus feature also has the special Bounty Balloon that duplicates all applied multipliers from the total win bar. During the bonus, all activated multipliers are added to the Total Win Bar and stored in a Bounty Balloon outside the grid. The multiplier amount in the Balloon grows until you pop it by landing an Epic Needle Box.

Once popped, the multiplier amount stored in the Balloon will be added to the Total Win Bar multipliers and the Balloon will respawn and start collecting multipliers again. The multiplier value will reset at zero ready to grow again. 

During the feature, Epic Needle Boxes will land, clearing all low and high-paying symbols on the grid and pop the Bounty Balloon, combining the effects of both low and high symbol Needle Boxes with multipliers from both the Total Win Bar and the Bounty Balloon. Landing extra FS symbols awards more free spins. 2 FS awards = 2 free spins, and 3 FS = 4 free spins.

Jester’s Jackpot Bonus

Landing 4 FS scatter symbols triggers the Jester’s Jackpot Bonus, where you're awarded with 10 free spins. This bonus feature retains the mechanics of Lester’s Cash Carousel Bonus, although the  Bounty Balloon in Jester’s Jackpot will respawn with the previous multiplier value intact and be ready to grow again. Landing additional FS symbols at the same time awards extra free spins: 2 FS = 2 free spins and 3 FS awards = 4 free spins.

Needle Boxes

Needle Box symbols activate once they land and the wins have been awarded. They trigger a grid-clear that removes symbols corresponding to the type of the Needle Box. Low-Symbol Needle Boxes will remove all low-paying symbols on the grid, awarding 0.1 times the bet per removed symbol. High-Symbol Needle Boxes will remove all high-paying symbols on the grid, awarding 0.5 times the bet per removed symbol. 

Bonus Buy

If you are UK-based, you can use the Bonus Buy feature, where there are 4 options available:

I’ve never liked clowns, and I blame that on watching Stephen King’s It as a child - Pennywise scarred me for life! Even Ronald McDonald didn’t look the same afterwards. The 2 clowns in the Klowns slot game, Lester and Jester, rival Pennywise in sheer creepiness.

The gameplay is engaging, with a satisfying mix of Cascades, Scatter Pays, and Multipliers working together to offer decent win potential. The Klown Multipliers can reach up to 500x, and the Total Win Bar makes it easy to track your progress and winnings. 

The 2 free spins features were particularly entertaining, with the Bounty Balloon stealing the spotlight. Watching it visually expand on the grid and then popping it with an Epic Needle Box to store its multiplier value was a cool ouch.

Once popped, the balloon’s multiplier is added to the Total Win Bar, and it respawns, ready to collect again. The multiplier resets to zero, creating more anticipation. This clever mechanic adds layers of excitement to the spinning.

If horror-themed slots are your thing, you should check out this OLBG guide to the best Halloween slot games out there. Some corkers include Dreadworks which features another creepy clown and Darkness which are both by Print Studios, Possessed which is by Nolimit City and Dark Summoning which is another Hacksaw title.

With a volatility score of 3/5, a max win of 10,000x your bet, and an RTP that’s average for Hacksaw Gaming, Klowns offers a balanced slot experience. The hit frequency is impressive at 40.18%, meaning you’re likely to score a win every 2.48 spins.

Fans of Scatter Pays slot games will enjoy this title, as it’s a solid representation of the model. With its entertaining dark theme and standout features, Klowns is a strong addition to Hacksaw Gaming’s lineup. It earns a 4 out of 5 from OLBG.

The Klowns slot review was written by our slot game experts on the OLBG Expert team. I will begin with Jenny Mason, our prime slot reviewer, who has 17+ years of experience in iGaming, working for top UK brands. Jenny is an expert in slots and bingo. It was then verified by Chris Taylor from our OLBG Expert team, who has written over 10,000 slot game reviews in an iGaming career spanning over 2 decades.   

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