Fire Stampede (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

Fire Stampede - Slot Overview

Fire Stampede pairs Wild Streak Gaming’s layout with Pragmatic Play production values, and it leans hard on the Connect & Collect mechanic. You get 6 reels, but reel 6 holds only special prize symbols, while the top and bottom of reel 3 are special too. Regular pays land in a 5-5-3-5-5 formation for 1,875 ways to win. Bets run from 0.20 to 240, the volatility is high, and the default RTP sits at 96%. I liked the flaming bison vibe, even if the theme is hardly fresh.

Symbols and Paytable in Fire Stampede

Low pays are 9 to A, returning 0.5x to 1x for five of a kind. Premiums are the cactus, eagle, gold, and the bison, paying 1.25x to 5x for five, with the bison also paying from two of a kind. Wilds substitute for pays in both the base game and free spins. Scatters are gold star badges that can launch the bonus. The Connect & Collect symbols are separate helpers and are not replaced by wilds, as they fuel the feature flow.

Because reel 6 is dedicated to special symbols, the paytable feels tighter but more focused. I found wins from the regular ways ticking over while watching for Connect & Collect chains to reach the framed cells. That rhythm defines the game’s personality, and the paytable supports it well. It is not about huge line hits here; it is about building paths to prizes, with premium symbol value serving as a steady backdrop.

Fire Stampede Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	2	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.25
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.4
	5	x1.25
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.75
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.1
	Wild
	Scatter

Connect & Collect Features in Fire Stampede

Connect & Collect symbols can land on reels 1 to 5. You want them to form a chain from the leftmost reel, connecting horizontally or vertically until they reach a framed position on reel 3 or reel 6. When a chain touches a framed cell, the prize on that special position pays. This turns each spin into a small routing puzzle, and the grid layout makes those bridges feel meaningful when they land.

Reach the green Respins coin on reel 3 and you get five respins, with all current and newly landed Connect & Collect symbols sticking. Only reels 1 to 5 respin, while reel 6 stays fixed so you can bridge to more framed positions by the end. Hitting the red Money Value coin awards a prize from 2x to 800x your bet. Add Wilds drops random wilds on reels 2 to 5, which can tidy up line wins and set up new chains after the respins finish.

The light blue Free Spins coin pays 2x the bet and gives 7, 10, 15, 20, or 25 spins, and jackpots on reel 6 pay 25x for Minor, 200x for Major, or 4,000x for Grand when reached. In practice, respins do the heavy lifting, letting you hold your routes while hunting a final jump to reel 6. I’ve had runs where even five respins fell short, but when the chain finally clicks into a Grand or big cash coin, it lands with proper impact.

Free Spins in Fire Stampede

Free spins trigger either by reaching a Free Spins coin via Connect & Collect or by landing 3, 4, or 5 scatters for 7, 10, or 15 spins. If both methods land together, the totals add up. The feature keeps Connect & Collect fully active, and touching more Free Spins coins adds the number shown. The mode swaps to a night backdrop with frequent special symbols. One caveat from my sessions is that the Random Grand is base game only, so the big surprise comes outside the bonus.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Fire Stampede

Fire Stampede runs on high volatility with a default RTP of 96%, though some sites may offer 95% or 94%. The max win is 4,275x, with a stated frequency around 1 in 12,048,193 spins. The base game hit rate sits close to 1 in 3.75, while the free spins trigger rate is about 1 in 127.5 spins. The bet range of 0.20 to 240 covers low stakes up to more serious sessions, though the swing can be steep.

Buying the feature raises the RTP to 96.10%. In practice, I found the experience driven by Connect & Collect pressure points rather than pure line hits, so the stats make sense. You chase framed prizes via routes and get punctuated by respins or money values when it comes together. The 4,275x cap keeps the top end modest compared to some slots, but the road there is tense, especially with the jackpots in play.

Random Grand Award and Bonus Buy in Fire Stampede

At the end of any base spin, the Grand award can drop at random for 4,000x your bet, which adds a nice jolt even on dead-looking spins. There is also a buy option at 100x the bet, giving a trigger where your Connect & Collect chain is guaranteed to reach framed cells on reel 3 and at least one on reel 6, with reel 6 loaded with Free Spins coins during that trigger. It is a straight shot to the heart of the game.

Fire Stampede - Review Summary

I went in wary of another buffalo slot, but the Connect & Collect routing kept me engaged. The respins with sticky routes feel like the best part of the package. Free spins are fine, though they do not add extra layers beyond pace and frequency. The random Grand in the base game adds edge, and the jackpots give the grid a clear target. It still leans on a familiar face, but the mechanic carries it.

If you fancy high volatility with structure, this hits that lane. The layout is clever, the prize coins are transparent, and the 1,875 ways keep base wins ticking while you build routes. The ceiling at 4,275x is not wild, yet the journey there can be punchy. I’d call it a solid, feature-led slot where planning chains matters, and where the best moments arrive when a sticky respin finally connects across to reel 6.