About Fire Strike 2
Released in August 2022, Fire Strike 2 is the direct sequel to Fire Strike (2019). Pragmatic opted for continuity with major upgrades rather than a radical overhaul: same 5×3 format, same fiery fruit theme, same Hold & Spin with 4 fixed jackpots — but with 20 paylines (vs 10 on the original) and, crucially, the 100× stake Bonus Buy that was absent from the original.
The format is a classic 5×3 grid on 20 paylines with an official RTP of 96.5%. High volatility. Max win 5,000× your stake — identical to the original Fire Strike. The difference isn't in the big-win ceiling but in hit frequency (more paylines mean more regular base game wins).
Unchanged signature mechanic: Money Respin Hold & Spin. When 6+ Fire Money Coin symbols appear simultaneously on the grid, the Hold & Spin bonus triggers with 3 resettable respins. Existing Money Coins stay sticky. The bonus continues until the grid is completely full (15 spots = guaranteed Grand jackpot = 5,000×) or 0 new coins land across 3 consecutive respins.
4 unchanged fixed jackpots: Mini, Minor, Major, Grand. A full grid guarantees the Grand.
The major innovation vs the original: Bonus Buy available at 100× stake (banned in the UK). Skip the base game grind (~1/300 spins for a natural trigger). Recommended for players who want direct access to the Hold & Spin with a controlled budget. Across 100 buys, average expectancy is roughly ~85-90× return, with moderate variance.
Availability: Fire Strike 2 is widely distributed at top BCE crypto casinos and at select regulated casinos that carry the full Pragmatic portfolio. For fans of the original Fire Strike looking for the modern version with Bonus Buy and more paylines, Fire Strike 2 is the logical choice. See also the original Fire Strike (no Bonus Buy, 10 paylines), Chilli Heat (another Pragmatic Hold & Spin from 2018, Mexican theme).
