3 Chillies & Joker: Hold and Win by Playson is a sizzling-hot fruit slot that blends classic looks with a jackpot-driven Hold and Win mechanic. Set on a 5×3 grid with 20 paylines, the game feels like a love letter to retro machines—with glossy chillies, bells, and golden 7s—but it hides a high-volatility surprise under the surface.
At the center of the base game is the Joker wild symbol, which substitutes for everything except bonus symbols and also pays out handsomely when it forms part of a winning combo. But like most Hold and Win slots, it’s the bonus game where this machine really heats up.
Land 6 or more Bonus Chillies to activate the Hold and Win feature, where you get 3 respins and aim to fill the grid with special coin symbols. Every time a new chilli lands, the spin counter resets. You can also land Mini, Major, and Grand jackpot symbols, with the Grand jackpot delivering x1,000 your stake if it lands. Filling all 15 positions on the grid earns you the game’s top max win of x5,000.
There’s no Free Spins round, so the slot lives or dies by the Hold and Win mechanic. Thankfully, it triggers at a decent frequency for a high-volatility title, keeping things engaging even without traditional bonus rounds.
The RTP sits at 95.66%, slightly below average, but reasonable for a jackpot-based game. A Bonus Buy option may be available in certain regions, offering direct access to the Hold and Win feature.
Visually, the game is bright, bold, and true to its roots—it looks like a modern fruit machine with extra fire. The upbeat soundtrack adds just enough energy to keep your spins feeling lively without becoming too aggressive.
