Master Joker Slot Review
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7.9Value score · Good · how it works
Master Joker review: Pragmatic Play's 2020 1x5 pay-anywhere slot with one wild on reel 3 and a multiplier wheel up to 100x, at a 96.46% RTP.
- #1040by RTP of 3,708 slots
- #1230by value of 3,708 slots
- #59by value of 137 slots from 2020
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Basic information
| Software | Pragmatic Play |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Theme | Joker slots |
| RTP | 96.46% |
| Volatility | Not published |
| Max win | Not published |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Win system | Pay anywhere |
| Features | Pay anywhere |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Master Joker review
Master Joker is about as small as a modern slot gets. Pragmatic Play describes it as a 1x5 videoslot, which means a single row of five positions. Symbols pay anywhere in that row, and the whole game turns on one wild that can appear only on reel 3. When that Joker takes part in a win, a wheel spins and multiplies the total payout. There are no free spins, tumbles or buy options to learn.
One row, pay anywhere
The rules describe the win system as pay anywhere. Matching symbols are counted wherever they sit in the row, so there are no lines and no left-to-right requirement. With only five positions on screen, results are quick to read, and a spin is either a win or not at a glance.
The catalogue lists no tumbles, respins, expanding reels, free spins, bonus buy or ante bet. Every feature in the game comes from the wild and its wheel.
The Joker and the Multiplier Wheel
The Joker is the wild and appears only on reel 3. It substitutes for every other symbol. The key rule is what happens when it helps make a win: the Multiplier Wheel feature starts.
Multiplier Wheel
Whenever the Joker is involved in a win, a wheel spins and awards a multiplier on the total win of that spin. The possible values are 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 25x, 50x and 100x. The studio's headline claim of multipliers up to 100x refers to the top segment. The pack does not say how often each segment comes up.
Why the wheel matters for value
Because the multiplier applies to the whole spin win, its effect depends on what the symbols paid. A 2x on a small win is small, and a 100x on a larger win is large. Since the Joker can sit on one reel only, the wheel can start only on spins where that reel shows it, and the pack gives no figure for how often that happens.
Two RTP figures
Our catalogue lists an RTP of 96.46%, with a house edge of 3.54%. The official rules PDF gives a theoretical RTP of 96.51%. Treat 96.51% as another published version the operator may run, and check which applies where you play.
At 96.46%, each $1,000 wagered costs about $35.40 on average. A 100-spin session costs $0.71 at a $0.20 bet, $3.54 at $1 and $17.70 at $5. Volatility and maximum win are not published for this game, so the dollar value of a top result cannot be stated.
Games with similar returns
Sweet Bonanza lists 96.48% with 21,100x, and Sweet Bonanza Xmas lists 96.48%. Gates of Olympus and Starlight Princess both list 96.5% with 5,000x, Barn Festival lists 96.45% with 20,000x, and Starlight Christmas lists 96.5%. These are only comparisons by RTP.
Pros
- Very simple rules: one row, one wild, one wheel
- Multipliers on the wheel range from 2x to 100x
- Free official demo available
Cons
- No free spins or other bonus round
- No volatility label or maximum win in our data
- Two different RTP figures are published, 96.46% and 96.51%
Verdict
Master Joker is for players who want a short rule set and a quick result. The catalogue RTP of 96.46%, with a 3.54% house edge, is close to the official 96.51% figure, so check which version you are playing. The wheel multiplies wins by up to 100x, but there is no published maximum win or volatility rating. The free demo shows the pace before you decide on a stake.
Sources: Pragmatic Play official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Master Joker RTP
The data lists one RTP for Master Joker. Versions are not tracked for Pragmatic Play games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.46% $35.40 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.46% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.71 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.54 |
| $5 | $500 | $17.70 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Master Joker max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 7.9 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $35.40
- Max win at $1 bet
- –
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: not published.
