Jack Hammer

There’s an old-school comic book character in town, a hard-bitten detective named Jack Hammer. He’s been through the wars and come out swinging every time, judging by his bandaged nose and square jaw. There’s a film noir feel to this NetEnt slot with its 5 reels, 3 rows and 25 paylines. Don’t underestimate the stylisation, it’s a fast-paced game in which all 15 symbols spin independently to offer 15 individually spinning reels. The bonus feature added into the mix has made this a roaring success as an online slots experience.

Design

You’ll feel right at home with the design of this slots game, which has a pulp fiction-esque treatment from the mid-20th century. This kind of reading was all the rage: magazines designed to do what the detective TV shows of today do, creating heroes out of crime-fighting misfits as they defeat baddies intent on making mischief. These were the precursors to modern superhero comics which, in turn, have become graphic novels. Stylised characters like Jack Hammer and their sidekicks are ready for action.

The bright colours are set against the black and white newsreel frames that make up the reels in this slot, in which the intrepid Jack hammer needs to stop the evil Dr Wüten in his tracks. The animation is superb, setting this game apart from so many others and creating an instantly-recognisable theme that breathes life into the underworld of Dark City. That’s where the action takes place, under the shadow of Dr. Wüten’s blimp, which also performs the role of one of the symbols. The other symbols come in the form of a car chase, a poison-filled beaker, a ringing phone and a newspaper overloaded with crime stories.

The higher paying symbols are represented by Dr. Wüten, a damsel in distress, a newspaper boy and Jack Hammer himself. NetEnt have truly outdone themselves with this slot, which has style and class from the graphics to the seamless gameplay.

Gameplay

It may take a moment to orientate yourself in this game, since it feels quite different to a regular slots game, but once you do, you’ll find it’s fairly simple to get the hang of the gameplay. Jack Hammer’s basic premise is quite ordinary: scoop 3 or more matching symbols along a payline to activate the Sticky Win feature.

That’s when the winning symbols all remain in place and you earn a respin. If matching symbols are scored during the respin they lock in place before another respin is awarded. Bearing in mind that there are 10 symbols and 15 positions, this can create plenty of winning opportunities.

That’s good news if you’re gathering low-paying symbols: independently, they don’t carry much weight, but clusters of these across the reels leads to a rapid increase in value. The Sticky Win feature comes with splendid animation and when the symbols start sticking to the reels the action is quite amazing to watch.

Jack Hammer Free Spins

The Free Spins round in Jack Hammer is a generous one, with multiple Free Spins shaking up the gameplay. To activate it, you need to score 5 of the Bomb Free Spins symbols, with the number of those present on the reels determining how many Free Spins are up for grabs:

There’s an additional benefit within the Jack Hammer Free Spins round: all the Free Spins are multiplied by 3x, with a chance to trigger more Free Spins if you can scoop 5 or more more Free Spins symbols on the reels at the same time.

All wins in the Jack Hammer Free Spins round are multiplied by 3x, and you can trigger more spins by landing 5 or more new Free Spins symbols on the reels at the same time.
The Sticky Win feature is also active during the Free Spins round, so the wins are plentiful, if you’re lucky.

Low volatility

When you’re playing Jack Hammer, you’re enjoying a low volatility slot that produces relatively small, but regular, wins. The Sticky Wins feature is the main reason for the consistent rewards, so this alone provides plenty of engagement for players. The Free Spins round does offer serious winning potential, so this game has amassed plenty of fans. You can enjoy all the fun with a relatively small bankroll.

Jack Hammer 2

But wait, there’s more! NetEnt has built on the success of Jack Hammer by releasing a sequel, Jack Hammer 2, with even more stupendous graphics and detective-themed goodness. The sequel comes loaded with the chance to score Random Wilds in the Free Spins round, too!

Jack Hammer Mobile

As one of the world’s leading slots providers, NetEnt knows how to entertain players, ensuring that everyone has a chance to play according to their preferences. With this in mind, every slots game is optimised for mobile, so you can enjoy Jack Hammer action at home on your PC or on the go via mobile. The features aren’t lost on a smaller screen and all the gameplay works perfectly, too.

The Verdict

Jack Hammer is an uncommon online casino slots title in that it produces the goods in so many ways, not least of which is the exquisite rendering of the symbols and background. The astounding, almost unique, style is coupled with seamless gameplay that offers lots of chances to win, so this all-rounder is worth a spin. The Sticky Win feature offers a limited-edition feel that many other top slots could benefit from, especially since smaller wins can easily snowball into bigger ones.

Add to these the chance of picking up 30 Free Spins and the 3x multiplier, the Sticky Win feature and The Free Spins round is also solid, with a possibility of getting a whopping 30 Free Spins to begin with. Add in the 3x multiplier, the Sticky Win feature and the possibility of retriggering the bonus round, you have a great bonus feature on your hands.

With the sequel underpinning its success, Jack Hammer should definitely be on your list of slots to explore.

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FAQs

Which provider developed Jack Hammer?

Jack Hammer is a NetEnt video slot.

Does Jack Hammer offer Free Spins?

This feature actually is the slot's main attraction.

What's the maximum payout in Jack Hammer?

The highest win is 3,000x your total bet.

What is the RTP in Jack Hammer?

The game carries a tremendous 96.96% RTP.