Hot Factor Slots
In the mood for some classic spins with a twist? Hot Factor by Kajot software is a traditionally themed slot machine which puts a different spin on conventions with its 4-reel gameplay and 81 ways to win. As such, the game blends elements of video slot action such as wild symbols and multiplier wins with vintage calibre game symbols and rudimentary animations. Therefore, this is a perfect stepping stone for 3-reel players to get a taste of bigger slot machine action while also offering video slot fans some stylish classic spins.
A true classic
Kajot is a software company which has been in the business since 1996, meaning that the Czech Republic based game making team offer their fair share of outdated games as well as a few slots with modern design features. Unfortunately, this Hot Factor slot machine belongs to the former category with its basic two dimensional icons and lack of any particularly special animations. That said, the game isn't unpleasant to look at – it just doesn't really compare to the many of the best contemporary slot machines around nowadays which use 3D graphics. Nonetheless, many spinners with vintage tastes will surely appreciate the simple nature of the aesthetic.
The 4 reels that this game runs on are loaded with the usual traditional icons, such as cherries, plums, oranges, watermelons, bells, stars and BAR symbols. There is even a special joker icon which naturally acts as the games wild symbol to replace all other icons to fill in winning sequences. One interesting aspect of these icons is the fact that they use rudimentary style shading which makes the images appear purposefully classic, as if they were from an old comic strip or cartoon.
81 ways to get a winner
While this slot machine may be conventional to look at, it does diverge from the norms when it comes to gameplay. And it's not just for the fact that there are 4 reels instead of 3 or 5. Actually, this game is unique in the way in which it awards wins, because instead of using paylines like most ordinary slot machines, this game simple offers winning prizes whenever four identical symbols appear horizontally across the consecutive reels, regardless of vertical position. As such, there are – in total – 81 different ways that this classically themed slot machine can pay prizes.
Of course, the size of the prize depends on the bet that is placed. Since there are no particular paylines in play, spinners simply have to determine the size of the total bet that is placed for each spin. The options are 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 credits. Each winning combination consists of four matched icons appearing on the first, second, third and fourth reel, and they will pay the following total bet multipliers:
Double wins
So, with a total bet of 1,000 credits on the table, players could potentially make a winning spin worth a jackpot prize of 120,000 credits. Sounds pretty good, right? Well what if we told you that there is a chance to double that jackpot with the special “Hot Factor x2” gameplay feature. As you will notice, the game's title at the top of the screen will act as a bonus meter of sorts, highlighting each letter after every winning spin. This meter keeps on rising until the “x2” is lit up, meaning that the next winning prize will be doubled in value. Of course, the chances of that doubled win being applied to the game's jackpot are very slim, but you can't complain with double wins no matter how big they are.
Gamble game for even more bounty
Punters have more than one opportunity to double their wins, however. That is because this Kajot slot machine offers a gamble dice game which can be played after every spin. Guess the correct colour – red or black – and you will double the wins from the previous spin. Guess wrong and the all active wins will be wiped, that is unless you roll a blue icon which banks the gamble stake for added insurance.
An ordinary slot with some extraordinary twists
Hot Factor is a fairly straightforward slot machine, apart from the fact that is has an unconventional 4-reel set up and 81 ways to win. Visually, the game is pleasant enough while not stepping outside of its classic slot machine comfort zone – which is to be expected from a game that belongs to a software company with such a long history. However, despite not having much of a wow factor, the game does give spinners every incentive to keep playing thanks to guaranteed double wins that will provide an extra boost to the betting balance.
