Folsom Prison - Slot Review: RTP 96,07% & $9,0M Max Win

Slot	Enchanted Waters	Shadow Raiders MultiMax	Ashoka	Folsom Prison	Swag Bag Bonanza

Review	Review and Play	Review and Play	Review and Play	Review and Play	Review and Play
RTP	96%	96.1%	94%	96.07%	96.3%
Dev	Yggdrasil Gaming	Yggdrasil Gaming	ELK Studios	Nolimit City	Relax Gaming
Paylines	1024	243	Scatter Pays	46664	12
Layout	4-4-4-4-4	3-3-3-3-3	8-8-8-8-8-8	4-4-4-4-4	4-4-4-4-4
Max Win	25000	15000	25000	75000	10000
Bet	$0.1 - 40	$0.2 - 40	$0.2 - 100	$0.2 - 120	$0.2 - 100
Graphics	4 / 5	5 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	5 / 5
Sound	3 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	5 / 5
Gameplay	4 / 5	5 / 5	5 / 5	5 / 5	4 / 5
Rewards	5 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5
Originality	4 / 5	5 / 5	4 / 5	5 / 5	4 / 5
Overall

Overview

As outlined earlier, Folsom Prison has one of the most genius slot layouts I've encountered, transforming from a measly 16 ways to win on a 2x4x4x4x2 playing field, right up to a mammoth 46,664 ways on an expanded 4x6x6x6x4 grid.

With wins formed from left to right on consecutive reels, the maths involved in calculating payouts are mind-boggling. There's almost a sense of strategic depth as you gradually open up new ways to win with each spin.

Of course, much of this growth hinges on whether the notorious Folsom Prison scatters land - but expanding wilds, xWays transforms and xSplit row doublers all help clear those frustratingly locked positions too.

In terms of bet variety, I was surprised not to see even higher limits imposed by Nolimit City given their penchant for courting high rollers. The entry point of $0.20 per spin seems reasonable, but the $120 ceiling feels curiously low for such a volatile speciality release.

Perhaps this was a wise move though to enable more players to experience the slot's charms without fear of instant bankruptcy! Those still seeking the vicarious thrills of high rolling can make use of the yellow Nolimit Bonus feature to buy-in to Free Spins for eye-watering stakes up to $1,500!

My Thoughts Overall

Taking into account Folsom Prison's abundance of ingenious features complemented by seriously impressive artwork, I have to say Nolimit City might be somewhat underpricing this premium slot experience.

When compared to Playtech's famous Buffalo Blitz slot for instance (which shares a similarly sophisticated expanding symbol mechanic), I don't believe the rewards or overall entertainment value match up despite commanding twice the max bet rate.

Overall though, I'm overwhelmingly thrilled to welcome Folsom Prison into my own private hall of fame collection. It's one of very few modern slots that still quickens my pulse after so many years down in the gaming mines.

My biggest criticism beyond the steep financial demands would be the demoralising dead spins that frequently shatter hopes of even partially covering bet costs in the base game. Such painfully inactive rounds almost feel like an unnecessary kick in the nuts.

Cracking Folsom Prison's high-tech security takes incredible patience and a seasoned slot professional's discipline - but for those of us willing to endure the gut wrenching lows for a shot at glory, I couldn't recommend this unique slot more highly. Just go easy with the bet sizing!

Bonus Features

Much like a maximum security prison housing deranged felons, one never knows exactly when volatility will erupt at Folsom Prison. But numerous bonuses and special symbols exponentially increase chances for chaotic wins to drop at anytime. Let's explore why these features make Folsom Prison less restricting than it first appears.

Walk the Line Free Spins

Landing 3 scatters initiates 8 Walk the Line spins, my personal favorite bonus. The reels transition to a 2-4-4-4-2 formation, already providing a taste of freedom. Even better, at least 1 lucrative cockroach now lurks on every spin, wandering the grid while delivering delicious multipliers up to 10x whenever it scampers over symbols. Wins don't happen frequently here but when they do, four digit payouts feel commonplace. Just pray the cockroach multiplier tags along for the ride.

The Chair Free Spins

Reserved only for those lucky enough to land 4 base game scatters, The Chair bonus also awards 8 treasured spins. But the 4-4-4-4-4 reel layout offers even greater potential with over 40,000 ways to win. And this time, a minimum of 3 troublesome cockroaches invade the grid, frantically increasing prizes via their multipliers. The Chair delivers less regularly than Walk the Line but easily outpaces it regarding top payouts, making for a wonderful volatile treat.

Cockroach Multipliers

Speaking of cockroaches, no discussion of Folsom Prison bonuses would feel complete without highlighting these signature insects. While revulsion typically accompanies cockroaches, their presence here signals big wins on the horizon. By wandering over symbols, they can increase payouts substantially when added alongside winning combinations. Yet their random movement also introduces brutal near misses when no matches align. It's a frustrating but perfectly implemented risk-reward dynamic that I've come to adore. Just brace for plenty variance each time these tiny critters arrive.

xWays

Folsom Prison carries over the popular xWays mechanic that transforms into additional matching symbols while increasing paylines. It's inclusion adds another layer of win expansion so desperately needed when reels first lock tight. One minor complaint though: I noticed xWays landed frequently yet mostly sat idle lacking matches early on. But as grids widen over time, it comes alive boosting rewards. Persistence pays with xWays.

xSplit

Much rarer yet equally game-changing, xSplit sliced symbols double all rows they land on while morphing into twin wilds themselves. Like divine Providence intervening, I'll never forget an xSplit appearing late during the Walk the Line round, cutting symbols in two just as that rewarding cockroach skittered by. The resulting win nearly met the max payout threshold at over $70,000. xSplit may not appear often but remains indispensable for fracturing big wins.

Win Potential

I hinted earlier at the gobsmacking 75,000x top prize able to be won per spin in Folsom Prison. For clarity, that equates to a staggering $9 million maximum payout when playing at the $120 max bet.

As always with Nolimit City slots packed with event after event, wins across the spectrum hit moderately often, but those screen-filling multipliers are what you stay alive for.

My own two top wins clocked in at awesome figures of $112k and $142k - both triggering the legendary Meet Your Maker bonus round for max bet spinners. Suffice to say, I was glued to the repeat action for days after!

Realistically, the lucrative element of Folsom Prison lies in the Free Spins rounds (predominantly The Chair event with its boosted starting ways). Triggering this roughly once every 450 spins in the base game, regular bonus hunters have their work cut out to profit over the long run.

In summary, whilst I can't guarantee life-changing sums of money by any means, those willing to stick out Folsom Prison's moody fluctuations for long enough can absolutely clean house when that elusive full screen jackpot lands.

Just prepare for mentally exhausting passages of play when the reels stone cold refuse to connect!