Hell Hot 40 - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

This slot is part of the Hell Hot series of games from Endorphina, nestling between the games with 20 and 100 pay lines.

Played on a 5x4 reel set, as the title suggests the game boasts 40 bet ways which pay left to right. There is a maximum win of x1000 available.

There is a wild symbol which can appear stacked on the reels. It substitutes for all other symbols with the exception of the scatter, and both the special symbols pay out when three or more appear on the reels either on a pay line or in the case of the scatter anywhere on the reels.

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There is also a gamble option, where players try to beat the dealer by choosing a downward=facing card.

Apart from the wild and scatter there are six other classic symbols. The top payers are the Lucky 7, Watermelon and Grapes. These are followed by three less-rewarding symbols - the Lemon, Plum and Cherries.

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Theme, Graphics and Soundtrack

Fans of anything retro will enjoy the look of Hell Hot 40. The well-designed symbols gleam on the reel set, which is fittingly framed in gilt and sits on a lush red background.

As the reels spin we just hear them click into place with no distracting music, but wins are greeted with an electronic fanfare.

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Hell Hot 40 RTP and Variance

The official RTP of Hell Hot 40 is 96.04%, and it is good to see designers trying to get the mechanics of the game to peak over 96%. Returns in the gamble feature vary, naturally. In extended play we found the game displayed medium variance.
 

How to Play Hell Hot 40

The game could not be more straightforward, but here are our usual tips to get you started and guide you through the rules of the game.

1. Once the main screen opens, go to the top right-hand corner, where you can expand the screen and mute what there is in terms of the soundtrack.
2. Now click on the information icon to open a new screen.
3. First up is a comprehensive pay table featuring all the paying symbols.
4. Scroll down for a description of the powers of the wild symbol.
5. Below this the gamble feature is explained in some depth.
6. Next you will find a brief list of the rules of the game.
7. Finally, there are thumbnails of the 40 fixed pay lines in Hell Hot 40.
8. Return to the main game screen and on the left adjust the coin value - you will see your total bet in the next door window.
9. On the right of the dashboard you can engage turbo and auto spin. Note that you will have to stop this manually.
10. You are ready to play - simply press the spin button to begin.

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Bet Sizes and Pay Table Wins

Bet sizes in Hell Hot 40 range from 0.40 to 400.00 and the pay table for five of a kind is as follows:

Scatter = x500 (Total Bet)
Wild = x1000
Lucky 7 = x400
Watermelon/Grapes = x200
Lemon/Plum/Cherries = x100

Hell Hot 40 Bonus Features & Free Spins

The risk option or gamble is the main feature in Hell Hot 40, allowing players to double up their winnings in a card game. The dealer’s card is turned over and the player has four downward-facing cards to choose from to beat the dealer. Match the card and you have another chance. The joker can appear and beats all other cards. Players can collect winnings at any time and gamble up to ten times. The average RTP in this phase of the game is 84%, although your chances will vary depending on the dealer’s card.

There are no free spins in Hell Hot 40.

Hell Hot 40 Review 

This latest edition of the Hell Hot series is an upgrade on the 20-line game and is to be welcomed. Launched in New Zealand in October 2021, the game has been an instant hit amongst fans of retro games.

As we would expect from this accomplished designer, the graphics are good and the mechanics of the game produce results in line with the official RTP. In the game information the maker also gives the percentage chances of the risk game, which is a plus.

We anticipated a stripped-back game with few features, but the lack of free games or even a re-spin is a drawback of Hell Hot 40.

The good news is that there is wide betting spread, and so the player who enjoys a risk may still be attracted.

Disclaimer: Hell Hot 40 trademark / license is owned by Endorphina. This site is not endorsed by Endorphina.