Hotline

Fasten your seatbelt and get ready to wheel down sunset boulevard in this stylish video slot from NetEnt that draws inspiration from the 1980s TV show, Miami Vice.

Expanding Wilds and constant respins are a common feature of the game, alongside the Bonus Bet round that all combine to transport the pokie into the modern age.

Design

There are echoes of Grand Theft Auto throughout the opening animation, which show off the developer’s skills with high quality visuals wrapped in a notably retro theme. Palm trees sway in the sunset, while neon signs appear from either side of the highway to set the scene for a police chase, supported by a suitably cheesy soundtrack.

The playing area is home to an array of gemstones and a trio of 80s characters, situated across a 5x3 layout.

Hotline Bonus Bet

To get started, select between 1-3 rows to use as your Hotline (row), which can all be activated or cancelled at your command. Note that the game chooses one Hotline on your behalf to begin with, however activating additional rows will bump up your wager and represent your route to bigger prizes.

Whenever a Wild lands on an activated Hotline, it transforms into Expanding Wilds to cover the entire reel, and when combined, Wilds and Expanding Wilds offer the highest possible number of winning arrangements.

Respin Wilds

Whenever a Wild populates on the reels, a respin ensues with the Wild remaining in place throughout. Catch another Wild during the spin, and you’ll get one more respin, while all Wilds remain locked in place. This process then repeats every time a Wild or Stacked Wild shows up in the grid.

There are 7 Free Spins up for grabs for landing 3 Scatters in reels #1, #3 or #5 and, like the main game, Wilds that appear on an activated Hotline then take the form of Expanding Wilds. Free Spins rounds see Wilds remain locked in place until all free spins are exhausted.

But be aware that Free Spins cannot be activated during any respin.

Volatility

If you’re a gamer who revels in the thrill of the chase, content with a steady stream of average wins, Hotline is a game you should try.

There’s no life-changing monster prize on offer here though - accounting for its medium volatility rating.

Hotline on Mobile

Hotline is optimised for mobile and tablet play, running effortlessly across most modern-day platforms.

The Verdict

The distinct retro theme on top of crisp 3D graphics make this an extremely classy affair that awakens our inner 80s child.

Hotline benefits from excellent production quality, packed with a host of engaging features that make us want to sling our hook and roll right into Miami.

Hotline at Caxino Casino

Hotline, plus hundreds of other popular online pokies, are available to play today at Caxino Casino. You can even try out your favourite games in free play mode before wagering any real money to decide which game is right for you.

FAQs

Can I increase the number of rows in play with every spin?

Yes, before every game you can activate between 1 and 3 'Hotlines' to use in each spin, via the game controls to the left of the playing area. The more Hotlines in play, the greater your win opportunities.

Does Hotline offer free spins?

Yes, you can grab 7 free spins whenever Scatter symbols show up in reels 1, 3 and 5.

What happens when Wild symbols appear on any of the Hotlines in play?

This prompts the Wild to cover the entire reel, in the form of Expanding Wilds.