If there’s one theme that refuses to fade into the background of the slot world, it’s leprechauns and their supposed pots of gold. NetEnt has thrown its hat into the ring once again with Leprechaun Joy, a slot that leans heavily into the whimsical, storybook version of Ireland, complete with treehouse villages, floating coins, and, of course, a mischievous little leprechaun overseeing it all. For those keeping count, this isn't NetEnt’s first foray into the theme, and it likely won’t be the last. But what Leprechaun Joy lacks in originality, it attempts to make up for with multipliers that build over time and a Free Spins feature that doesn't reset them until the round is over.
At its core, Leprechaun Joy plays out across 5 reels and 4 rows, with 25 paylines in action. A minimum bet of 0.10 makes it accessible for most players, and while the mechanics are relatively simple, there's some potential in the persistent multiplier system. One randomly selected symbol in the base game gets a boosted multiplier, which increases when leprechaun symbols land. The Free Spins feature then removes the symbol restriction, allowing the multiplier to apply to all wins for the duration of the round.
NetEnt is no stranger to Irish-themed slots, with previous releases like Finn and the Swirly Spin and Irish Pot Luck bringing their own spins to the genre. Leprechaun Joy follows a more traditional route, focusing on gradual win-building rather than rapid feature stacking. Whether that’s enough to stand out in a crowded field of shamrocks and rainbows remains to be seen.
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The reels are filled with Irish-themed symbols, ranging from low-paying card suits to higher-value charms and artefacts. All the symbols and their respective payouts are given in the table below:
Symbol | Payout for 3, 4, and 5 of a kind |
Purple Clubs | 0.10x, 0.80x, 2x |
Orange Diamond | 0.10x, 0.80x, 3x |
Pink Heart | 0.20x, 0.80x, 4x |
Blue Spade | 0.20x, 0.80x, 4x |
Pipe | 0.30x, 1x, 8x |
Boot | 0.40x, 2x, 10x |
Mug of Beer | 0.60x, 4x, 15x |
Horseshoe | 1x, 8x, 20x |
Harp | 1.50x, 10x, 50x |
Apart from the symbols above there is also the Golden Four Leaf Clover Wild, which can appear anywhere on the reels. This wild symbol plays a dual role, substituting for all regular pay symbols while also offering one of the highest payouts in a single line. It can pay out 2x, 10x, 50x for a line of 3, 4, and 5 symbols, respectively.
A randomly selected symbol in the base game is assigned a multiplier, which starts at x2. This multiplier applies to all wins featuring that symbol. If a leprechaun symbol lands on the reels, the multiplier increases by +1, climbing higher until a win is achieved. After a payout, the multiplier resets to x2 and attaches to a new random symbol.
The leprechaun symbol isn't just for show—it plays a key role in the game’s progression system. Each time one appears, it boosts the active multiplier by +1, helping to increase the potential value of future wins. In free spins, where the multiplier applies to all symbols, this can be particularly useful.
Triggering free spins requires landing scatter symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5, which grants 10 free spins. If another three scatters land during the feature, 10 additional spins are awarded. The major difference between base game multipliers and free spins is that, during free spins, the multiplier applies to all wins instead of just one symbol—and it doesn't reset until the round ends.
NetEnt has dabbled in Irish-themed slots before, and Leprechaun Joy fits right in alongside Finn's Golden Tavern. While this game focuses on multipliers and free spins, others in the category introduce alternative other bonus features like Secret Riches of the Irish. These titles and much more are all available at Heart Bingo.