HOTLINE SLOT MACHINE
Millennials may not be able to relate to the theme of this game, but those who enjoyed watching Miami Vice in the 80s will appreciate the retro-style action scene when they play Hotline at Guts casino. NetEnt created this title in 2018 so the graphics are not dated and there is plenty of action fit into this 5-reel game. Chase the jewellery thief with the two undercover cops and select the number of Hotlines you want to adjust the variance and increase your chances of winning.
KEY FEATURES
- Themed on 80’s TV series Miami Vice
- Medium volatility and a 96.13% RTP
- Game highlights include Wilds and Expanding Wilds, Re-spins, Free Spins, and Hotline bonus bet
- Adjustable variance by selecting Hotlines
HOTLINE SYMBOLS AND BONUS FEATURES
80s music, police sirens and an operator responding to a 911 call are all parts of the soundtrack of the Hotline slot. American police shows used to be very popular in New Zealand and playing Hotline will bring back those memories. Shoulder pads, hairspray, red sports cars burning rubber are all evident in this expertly designed game.
Hotline only features 6 symbols but, in this case, it is perfectly enough to deliver action. On the lower-paying end of the paytable, you’ll find the three jewels the thief managed to steal, and the police guys are desperately after. The 3 higher-value symbols are the two undercover cops Quinn and Rivera and high-profile thief Kitty Weiss. Land 3 to 5 matching symbols from left to right on any of the 30 fixed paylines to win. The special feature of this game is the Hotline bonus bet. You can buy 1 to 3 hotlines for an extra wager increasing your chances of winning. The red sports car is the Wild symbol of the game. It is present in the base game as well as during Re-spins and Free Spins and substitutes for all symbols except the Scatter. Wilds landing on Hotlines will expand on the whole reel and you’ll see an animation of a police car in pursuit of the red car. When this happens, you’ll be awarded a minimum of one Re-Spin and the expanding Wild will remain in place for the duration of the Re-Spins.
The Scatter symbol is a beautiful sunset picture of Miami. Landing 3 Scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5 will activate 7 Free Spins. Landing a Wild symbol during Free Spins on an activated Hotline makes it expand and stay in place, just like in the base game.
RTP OF HOTLINE
Hotline’s RTP is 96.13% which is more or less the industry average of slots. It is a medium variance game so that means frequent small wins.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
In the Hotline slot, players can adjust the variance by selecting 1 or more Hotlines. This mechanism makes this slot a multi-variance game that can suit people with different risk appetites and bankrolls. The graphics are awesome, and the theme is quite original so if you are a fan of retro police shows, you’ll have a blast with Hotline. Other popular NetEnt online casino slots you’ll find at Guts include Gonzo’s Quest, Starburst, and Dead or Alive.
