Boasting an irresistible charm inspired by the classic Miami Vice TV show, Hotline is an action-packed five-line slot from NetEnt. With automatic re-spins on two rows, expanding wilds, and free spins on offer, there’s a great deal to like here. The innovative Hotline feature makes this title unique.
Theme
The grit and glamour that made Miami Vice such a celebrated hit infuses every element of this slot with style: shining jewels, gorgeous cars, and light-colored suits rule the day. Gamings symbols include three characters that are nearly carbon copies of the leading actors of the TV show, and three magnificent pieces of jewelry, whose theft beings the action of the game. The reels are set along a seaside highway at sunset. The soundtrack is filled with slap bass, electric guitar riffs, filthy saxophone solos, and a synthesized musical color that is distinctly 80s. adding boundless texture to gameplay. On the visual side, this title is packed with sophisticated animation showing car chases, robberies, and sexy close-ups of all the leads.
Betting Options and Functions
Vice cops are generally not known for their exacting attention to detail. Fortunately, the world-class team of There are 30 fixed paylines, with one half coin bet assigned per payline. Bet level is adjustable from one to ten, with coin value adjustable from 0.01–1.00, yielding an overall betting range of 0.15–150.00 times the betting currency per spin, rising to a max bet of 450.00 with all Hotlines activated (see below). Autoplay is available from ten to 1,000 spins of the reels, with advanced options for automatic stops triggered by features, single wins, or overall bankroll swings of a chosen amount. The overall theoretical return to player ratio varies slightly depending on how many Hotlines are activated (again, see below), with the best rate available when all three are engaged: a stellar 97.04%.
Features
The title of this slot is also the name for its most innovative feature. Players can choose to activate any one, two, or three of the game rows, in exchange for an increased total bet: double the bet for two active Hotlines, and triple for three. Any wild symbol that appears on an active Hotline immediately expands to fill its entire reel, as well as triggering an automatic re-spin. Should any additional wild symbols appear on active Hotlines, they will again expand to fill their respective reels, and trigger an additional respin, continuing until either no new wilds appear, or the game screen is entirely filled with wilds. This last outcome would trigger a generous payout of 400 times the total bet.
Finally, the NetEnt team includes Free Spins in this title. The appearance of three scatter symbols awards seven free spins, during which time all expanded wilds will stay in place for the duration of the feature.
Our Take
NetEnt, a titan of online gaming, demonstrates that even at the peak of the industry, innovation and attention to detail are the keys to a successful slot. The result is an absolute slam dunk. Hotline has design to rival any game on the market for style, an irresistible theme, rock solid fundamentals and bonus features, and best of all, an RTP that is among the best available anywhere. Many players will find this title to be a new and long-time favorite.
Slot data and features
- 5Reels
- 30Pay lines
- $2,000.00Max cash jackpot
- 96.13-97.04Payout Percent
- YesWild Symbol
- NoMultiplier
- $0.15 - $150Betting Range
- 0.01 - 1.0Coin bet range
- 10Coins per line
- NoProgressive
- 2000Max coins jackpot
- 300Max coins
- YesScatter Symbol
- YesFree spins available
- NoBonus Game
- NoBuy feature
- Cops & Robbers Game theme
- Medium Volatility
