Pyrofox (Backseat Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Pyrofox - Slot Overview

I've spent time with Pyrofox from Backseat Gaming, a 5x4 slot with 14 paylines where a fox flickers by the reels. The look leans brown and orange, campfire glow, with Pyro tossing sparks on the right. Base play is tidy, wins pay left to right on 3-5 of a kind, and the game saves its heavy lifting for features. You get expanding wild reels, a round-wide multiplier in bonuses, and sticky wilds, stitched into a compact layout that plays quick.

Symbols and Paytable in Pyrofox

Pyrofox keeps a straight paytable. Lows are 10, J, Q, K, A paying 1x to 2.5x for five of a kind. Highs carry the theme: leaf, logs, axe, lighter, worth 5x to 25x for a full line. Wilds sub for all pays and match the lighter's 5-of-a-kind value when they line up. Two scatter sets matter for bonuses: Full Moon and Fire Tree. The mix stays clean, and when wilds stack or stick, those modest tags can stretch into tidy pays.

Pyrofox Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x25
	4	x10
	3	x5
	5	x15
	4	x6
	3	x3
	5	x10
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	Wild
	5	x25
	Scatter
	Scatter

Free Spins and Global Multiplier in Pyrofox

Blaze of Glory in Pyrofox lands from 3 Full Moon scatters and starts on 10 free spins. The global multiplier above the grid goes live here, beginning at x1 and climbing by +1 at the start of every spin, staying put across the round. Any wild that lands turns sticky to the end. Extra spins arrive via 1, 2, or 3 scatters for +1, +3, or +10. There are no Pyro symbols or Fire Tree scatters in this mode, so the stickies do the graft.

Flame Fox's Frenzy in Pyrofox also grants 10 free spins from 3 Fire Tree scatters. It mirrors base play but ups the odds for wilds and Pyro symbols, all while that persistent multiplier ticks up the same way. Full Moon scatters are absent here, though Fire Trees can add +1, +3, or +10 spins when they land in sets. I lean on this mode when I'm chasing momentum from expanding reels; it can snowball fast when Pyro reels line up with solid ways.

Bonus Buy Feature

BONUSHUNT FEATURESPINS Each spin is 3 times more likely to trigger a bonus game.
Feature Cost:	x2 Bet
RTP:	96.30%
Volatility:	High
WILDFIRE FEATURESPINS A random global multiplier between x2 and x100 is revealed before each spin.
Feature Cost:	x50 Bet
RTP:	96.32%
Volatility:	High
BLAZE OF GLORY Wild symbols become sticky when they land. Global Multiplier increases by 1 each spin.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.29%
Volatility:	High
FLAME FOX’S FRENZY Wild symbols and Pyro Reels are more likely to land. Global Multiplier increases by 1 each spin.
Feature Cost:	x200 Bet
RTP:	96.27%
Volatility:	High

Pyro Reels, Feature Buys and Gamble in Pyrofox

Pyro Reels in Pyrofox flick on when a Pyro symbol hits and helps a win, expanding to cover its reel fully. Only one Pyro can land per reel, and the feature does not show in Blaze of Glory. Each position on that expanded reel counts as an individual wild, so line building gets a lift without extra noise. In practice, I rate it as your base-game spark, with the best value coming when two reels turn together.

Outside the UK, Feature Buy options speed things up in Pyrofox. BonusHunt FeatureSpins cost 2x and make each spin three times more likely to trigger a bonus. WildFire FeatureSpins cost 50x and reveal a random global multiplier from x2 to x100 per spin. You can buy Blaze of Glory for 100x or Flame Fox's Frenzy for 200x. When a bonus triggers, the Fiery Wheel of Fortune lets me gamble up to three times for as many as 25 starting spins or collect.

RTP, Volatility and Win Potential in Pyrofox

On numbers, Pyrofox runs a default RTP of 96.24%, with a lower 94.30% setting on some sites, so I always check the help page. Stakes range from 0.10 to 100 per spin, which suits testing and shots alike. The 5x4, 14-line maths keeps hit checks straightforward, and the lack of cascades means the global multiplier only moves per spin rather than per win, which shapes pacing during features. Bankroll planning matters more here than in a low-volatility earner.

Volatility is high, and the base hit rate sits around 29% in published sheets. That plays out as modest line taps most of the time, then chunky ladders when wilds lock or reels expand. It can feel dry between spikes, so I time sessions and avoid chasing if the wheel gamble knocks me back to zero spins. Expect swings on feature buys too, especially WildFire spins where the pre-spin multiplier can whiff or land big.

Max win in Pyrofox peaks at 15,000x and can land in any mode. More spins directly feed the global multiplier, so the gamble wheel has real pull, but it's a fine line between building and busting. My best returns came from late-round stickies pairing with a double Pyro reel in Frenzy and a multiplier north of x10. That shape suits patience play, letting the round mature before the top screens arrive. It's rare, but the ceiling feels live when the grid is busy.

Pyrofox - Verdict

Pyrofox stitches together expanding reels, sticky wilds and a growing global multiplier in a way I've seen across Backseat Gaming titles, yet it still carries weight when the parts sync. I treat Blaze as the grinder and Frenzy as the punt, then use buys when allowed to press an edge. It won't set new ground, but the package hums. If you prefer measured base play with sharp bonus tempo, this fox has enough heat to keep me spinning.