Hotlines 34 Slots
Kajot software is a game making company from the Czech Republic with a reputation for taking classic slot machines conventions only to turn them on their head as with their Halloween King slot. That is no more evident than in Hotlines 34, a 5-reel retro slot with a unique design that incorporates alternating reels with 3 and 4 symbol positions. What's more, the game offers 34 ways to win from paylines that pay in both directions, a wild icon that will complete winning lines and a special bonus element which offers “Free Wins”. We definitely like the sound of that!
Not just another classic slot machine
Other than the fact that this game presents a unique reel set-up, the game takes after the same old generic fruit machine design as those classic arcade games of old. This includes an assortment of fruit symbols such as lemons, oranges, cherries, plums and watermelons as well as some other familiar iconic symbols such as golden bells, stars and double BAR symbols. There is even a special “Kajot Joker BAR” icon which acts as the slot machine's wild symbol, meaning that it will fill in for all of the other aforementioned icons to complete winning combinations.
Graphically speaking, this slot machine is a retro slot machine fans wildest dream – which is another way of saying that it is actually quite basic and uninteresting. That's not to say that the Hotlines 34 is an eyesore, because the aesthetic is suitably bright and colourful with nicely illustrated icons. Rather, the slot machine just doesn't offer anything particularly exciting to wow the senses other than some flashing lights and simple sparkle animations when the icons align.
Spin it to win it
There are 34 paylines upon which spinners can create those all important winning combinations. That may sound like a rather strange number of paylines to spinners who are familiar with 5-reel slot machines, but the reason for this is because the game offers a slightly different reel set up from most conventional games. Instead of presenting 5 reels with the same number of reel positions in a rectangular grid, the slot machine actually presents alternating reels with 3 reel positions and 4 reel positions. Therefore, there are no horizontal paylines and all of the winning ways consist of diagonal and zig-zag lines.
As well as offering a different set of paylines, this slot machine also pays for sequences of matching symbols in both directions – from left to right and from right to left. Therefore, players can expect many prize-winning spins from this game. Those wins are all paid out as total bet multipliers according to the following wagering options: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 credits per spin.
The most common wins that Hotlines 34 has to offer consist of the lower value fruit symbols such as cherries, oranges and lemons, all of which will pay a total bet multiplier worth 1x, 3x and 8x when three four of five appear in a row. Next up in the payout scale are the plum and golden bell icons, both paying 2x, 6x and 15x when three, four, or five align. Watermelons offer slight more with prizes of 3x, 9x, and 20x the total bet while the star symbol awards 4x, 12x, and 30x and the double BAR icon fetches wins of 5x, 15x and 40x. So with a maximum total bet of 1,000 on the board, this slot machine could return wins up to 40,000 credits.
Get your Free Wins here
The winning doesn't stop there, because Hotlines 34 by Kajot software has an extra gameplay feature which goes by the name of “Free Wins”. Just by the name alone you can tell that this is going to be a rewarding feature! This element is triggered whenever two “Hotlines 34” logo icons appear on the first and fifth reels at the same time. In such an event, this will complete a five-in-a-row win on up to 6 paylines with the highest valued symbol, guaranteeing some very handsome prizes indeed. Plus, this could also result in the games highest jackpot prize of 50,000 credits if a “Kajot Joker BAR” symbol appears in-between the two “Hotlines 34” logo icons when the maximum total bet is placed.
A new spin on a classic
If you're in the search for a slot machine with a retro aesthetic but with some uniquely conceived gameplay features, then Hotlines 34 might just be the game for you. Not only does the game provide something different with its unconventional reel set-up, but it also delivers some intriguing extra elements such as a “Free Win” feature that promises maximum winning potential.
