Game Overview

Launched in March 2018 by NetEnt, Hotline is a video slot featuring 5 reels, 3 rows, and 30 fixed paylines. The game sets the scene in a retro Miami of the 1980s, taking cues from classic crime dramas.

You’ll find a backdrop of a city sunset, palm trees, and a swanky hotel, perfectly matched with a synth-wave soundtrack that finishes off the nostalgic vibe. Gameplay and Features Hotline features the unique 'Hotline Bonus Bet', where players can choose to activate one, two, or all three hotlines (horizontal rows). Adding more hotlines increases your stake but also ups your chances of landing expanding wilds and triggering re-spins.

When a wild lands on an active hotline, it expands to cover the whole reel and gives you a re-spin, with the expanded wild held in place. Free spins are also up for grabs by landing scatter symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5, awarding you seven free spins.

During these free spins, any wild hitting an active hotline will expand and stick for the rest of the feature, offering potential for big wins. Betting Options and RTP Bets range from €0.45 to €450 per spin, suiting all types of budgets. The Return to Player (RTP) changes based on how many hotlines you activate: - One hotline active: 96.13% RTP - Two hotlines active: 96.70% RTP - Three hotlines active: 97.04% RTP This flexibility lets you balance how much risk and reward you want with each spin. Visuals and Theme The design oozes 1980s charm, with symbols featuring two detectives, a mysterious woman, and sparkling jewellery.

The bold graphics and smooth animations, set to a retro soundtrack, create a fun and engaging experience filled with old-school flair. All in all, Hotline offers a brilliant mix of nostalgic visuals and inventive gameplay, and it stands out as one of NetEnt’s most memorable slot games.