Sizzling Moon™ (Wazdan) – Review & Demo Play

Game Info for Sizzling Moon

Sizzling Moon runs on a 4x4 grid that Wazdan lists as 16 reels, using a Pay Anywhere system rather than lines. RTP is 96.14 percent, volatility is high, and the max win is capped at 2,500x bet. Pace and variance can be tweaked via Ultra Fast Mode and Volatility Levels, so I can play chilled or rapid. The theme leans cosmic with molten accents. Released on 25 January 2022, it fits neatly into Wazdan’s Hold the Jackpot line-up and quickly became a top performer.

Sizzling Moon Symbols and Paytable

Base game symbols include fiery moons, stars, classic sevens, and the 9 to A royals. A Wild steps in for regular pays. Thanks to Pay Anywhere, a win lands whenever 8 to 16 matching symbols appear anywhere on the grid. Full-grid hits top out at 150x stake depending on the symbol, so the base game behaves like steady top-ups while you scout for bonus action. It feels brisk, especially with the turbo cranked up.

Bonus maths is where the slot stretches its legs. Standard Bonus symbols carry values of 1x to 10x, plus 12x and 15x. Jackpot symbols award Mini 20x, Minor 50x, or Major 150x. Fill the 4x4 with any non-blank bonus to land the Grand Jackpot worth 1,000x. Mystery symbols reveal into a random bonus or jackpot at the end, while the Moon Mystery can upgrade into the Moon Jackpot, awarding the hard-capped 2,500x top prize.

Sizzling Moon™ Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	16	x150
	15	x50
	14	x25
	13	x15
	12	x10
	11	x6
	10	x4
	9	x3
	8	x2
	16	x50
	15	x30
	14	x18
	13	x12
	12	x8
	11	x5
	10	x3
	9	x2
	8	x1
	16	x30
	15	x20
	14	x13
	13	x10
	12	x7
	11	x4
	10	x2.5
	9	x1.5
	8	x1
	16	x20
	15	x15
	14	x10
	13	x7
	12	x5
	11	x3
	10	x2
	9	x1
	8	x0.5
	16	x15
	15	x10
	14	x7
	13	x5
	12	x3.5
	11	x2.5
	10	x1.5
	9	x0.8
	8	x0.4
	16	x10
	15	x7
	14	x5
	13	x3
	12	x2
	11	x1.5
	10	x1
	9	x0.6
	8	x0.4
	16	x8
	15	x5
	14	x3
	13	x2
	12	x1.5
	11	x1
	10	x0.6
	9	x0.4
	8	x0.2
	16	x6
	15	x3
	14	x2
	13	x1.5
	12	x1
	11	x0.6
	10	x0.4
	9	x0.3
	8	x0.2
	Mystery
	Special
	Wild

Hold the Jackpot in Sizzling Moon

Six Bonus symbols trigger Hold the Jackpot. The grid clears to a 4x4 board holding only the triggering symbols, and you get three respins. Any new non-blank symbol that lands sticks, and the counter resets to three. The round ends when respins run out or the board fills. Regular Bonus icons drop cash values, and jackpot symbols can land for set awards, keeping the pace snappy when totals are counted.

The prize ladder feels tidy. Standard Bonus symbols range from 1x to 10x, plus 12x and 15x. Mini, Minor, and Major jackpot symbols hit for 20x, 50x, and 150x. Fill all 16 positions and the game pays the 1,000x Grand on top of everything gathered. This is the core engine in Sizzling Moon, and it carries the session when base hits plateau at 150x.

Mystery symbols reveal into a random bonus or jackpot type at the end of the feature, which can tidy up awkward boards. The Moon Mystery is the key wildcard, as it can transform into the Moon Jackpot symbol. That single reveal is what pushes the total to the 2,500x cap, and it is the outcome I am always hunting when I set the volatility to higher settings.

Sticky Bonus symbols in Sizzling Moon

Sticky Bonus symbols can land in the base game with a small countdown number and hold for up to nine spins. They lock in place while the rest of the grid keeps cycling, which nudges the board towards the six-symbol trigger. On a fast session these stickies create rolling tension, as each spin gets a fresh stab at adding new bonus icons. It is a neat teaser that lifts engagement without cluttering the reels.

Buy Feature in Sizzling Moon

If I do not fancy waiting, the Buy Feature jumps straight into Hold the Jackpot. There are four volatility options for the purchase: low, standard, high, and extreme. Entry costs are 50x, 100x, 300x, or 600x stake, matching the selected setting. It is the first time I have seen an Extreme Volatility option in this series. Note that the buy is not available in the UK, so I use it only when eligible.

The 200 Spins Sizzling Moon Slot Experience

My 200-spin run opened with a brisk minute of base play using turbo and the standard volatility setting. Pay Anywhere kept the balance ticking with clusters, yet the 150x ceiling meant I was always eyeing the bonus. Sticky Bonus symbols did their job, teasing the feature a few times before I decided to shift gears and buy into the round instead of grinding longer.

I picked the Extreme Volatility version of Hold the Jackpot to see how sharp the swing felt. The board built slowly, with Mysteries landing late. Then the Moon Mystery turned into the Moon Jackpot, punching the total to the 2,500x cap. That outcome is rare, but the speed of the count-up and the clean maths kept the whole sequence satisfying rather than drawn out.

Review Summary for Sizzling Moon

Game pace is excellent, and the ability to choose both speed and volatility keeps sessions flexible. Sticky Bonus symbols and Mysteries add nice texture without bloat. With the base game capped at 150x, Sizzling Moon relies on Hold the Jackpot for serious outcomes. I rate the standard volatility setting as the sweet spot for regular play, reserving higher modes for shorter, risk-forward bursts.

The 2,500x potential sits on the lower side these days, but the execution is slick. Wins are totalled quickly, and the feature does not drag when the board is light. If you like Wazdan’s Hold the Jackpot style, this is a tidy, molten-themed entry with clear goals: build to six bonuses, chase the Grand, and hope the Moon Mystery swings the final reveal.