20 Burning Hot Slot
When online casino slot machine developers are looking to create a new game, there’s a few directions they can go in. They can look to license a popular media property, come up with an innovative special feature, or perhaps offer a huge jackpot that will attract new gamblers. At other times, however, sometimes simply making a few smaller changes to an already popular slot is enough to create a title that players will respond to.
That seems to be the strategy behind 20 Burning Hot by EGT Interactive, an upcoming online slot created by the software provider. If the name sounds familiar, that’s likely because you know of the original Burning Hot, which can be found at many online casinos that use their gaming package right now. This newest version of the game doesn’t look like it will change much, but it will address one of the flaws some users saw in the original by adding a lot more action to every single spin.
Green with Envy
The 20 Burning Hot video slot is currently in development, and will be available wherever software by EGT Interactive is used. We’re expecting this game to use the same theming as the original, which means you can expect a pretty traditional look, with the same clean, standardized interface found on many of this company’s creations. Dark reels are placed against a green background, and the symbols feature artwork that is detailed and attractive, if not particularly spectacular.
Like other EGT games, a range of betting options will be made available to players, which should help both low limit and high limit gamblers find stakes levels that fit their budgets. In addition, a play for free version is expected to be offered on the company’s website, as well as at many casinos that carry this game. As with the rest of their collection, this machine will also be mobile-optimized, meaning you’ll be able to play on your iPhone, Android, or tablet with no download needed.
The Fruits of Success
The 20 Burning Hot video slot is a five reel machine with 20 paylines, which is what gives the machine its name: the original version had only five lines, so this is basically an expanded version of that title. The object of the game is to match identical symbols from left to right across the reels, with most icons requiring three in a row to earn prizes. The longer your matches, the larger the payouts you’ll receive.
The icons on this game will be familiar to anyone who has played classic slots in the past. Most of the smaller wins come from fruits like oranges, plums, cherries, and lemons. Larger payouts are found from bells, watermelons, and grapes. Finally, the high-paying symbol in this game is the 7, which not only offers the largest prizes but also offers a small consolation award even if you just hit two in a row.
Clovers in the Wild
The most important special icon in this game is the four leaf clover. These clovers serve as wild symbols, and appear on the center three reels. If one appears in a position where it could help complete a winning payline, then it will expand to take up all three positions on that reel. This has the potential to allow it to act as a wild on every single payline, which can often lead to some huge rewards.
This game also features two different scatter symbols, though neither of them are connected to a bonus round. There are dollar signs that can appear on every reel, and pay out if you find three or more anywhere on the reels. Similarly, there are stars that appear only on the first, third, and fifth reels; hit all three, and you’ll again get an instant payout added to any other wins you’ve collection.
As with many EGT games, there’s also a mystery jackpot that can be triggered at random on any spin. This is known as Jackpot Cards, and if it is triggered, the player is sent to a second screen where you’ll see 12 face down cards. You’ll have to reveal them one by one, until you find three of the same suit. At that point, you’ll win the associated prize, with spades offering the largest payouts. In addition, players can also try the optional gamble feature at the end of any winning spin. If you do, you’ll be asked to guess whether a randomly drawn card will be red or black. Pick correctly, and your winnings are doubled; guess wrong, and you’ll lose your prize.
The Hotter, the Better
There’s nothing wrong with trying to revamp a classic, and that’s exactly what EGT is clearly shooting for with this machine. While the action will seem familiar to anyone who has played the original, there’s still something nice about being able to bet more – and win more – on every single spin. Assuming the underlying gameplay holds up, we’re sure this one will end up having just as many fans as the five-line version of the game. We’ll post a full review once this title is official released, but if you can’t wait, you can already try a free Burning Hot slot machine, which should give you a pretty good idea if this game is right for you.
