Hot Potato!

Introducing Hot Potato, a new slot game from Thunderkick. Despite the name, it is not themed after the ‘Hot Potato' game, and rather, it takes on a fast-food theme. In this cluster pay slot, the star of the show is the hot potato character, which serves as an Exploding Wild symbol. Alongside this exciting feature, the game offers Free Spins and a Multiplier Grid, with the potential for multipliers to soar up to x128. Now, let's delve into the specifics.

Gameplay features and bonuses

Hot Potato offers a 7×7 grid filled with 49 symbols. To win, 5 or more identical symbols must land horizontally or vertically. When you score a win, symbols vanish, triggering the Avalanche feature, bringing in new symbols from above for potential extra wins. The game has a solid RTP of 96.16%, becoming 96.44% when opting for the Free Spins round.

Exploding Wild: Adding to the excitement is the Exploding Wild symbol. It can land and explode during spins or avalanches or appear automatically within a cluster pay area. This special symbol clears all symbols within a 3×3 Multiplier Grid around and beneath it.

Bonus Buy: You can purchase Free Spins directly from the base game for 100 times your bet.

Multiplier Grid: The underlying grid features cells, each starting with an x2 multiplier. However, things get interesting when new Exploding Wild symbols drop and explode on top of existing Multiplier Grids. The multipliers double, potentially reaching up to x128 on overlapping grid cells.

Bonus Game: The Bonus Game is activated by landing 3 Scatter symbols anywhere in the game area, granting you 10 Free Spins. Initially, the Multiplier Grid from the base game resets during the Bonus Game. During the round, the Multiplier Grid remains without resetting, enhancing your chances throughout this phase.

Design and Soundtrack

In Hot Potato, you'll find a delightful array of symbols inspired by fast-food favorites, including burgers, fries, pickles, donuts, soda cans, and a charismatic fry cook character. The backdrop sets the stage in a bustling metropolitan city, with towering skyscrapers in the distance and a yellow cab parked to the side, evoking a vibe reminiscent of a city like New York. However, the real transformation unfolds during Free Spins, where the backdrop morphs into a fiery kitchen, adding a dynamic twist to the visuals.

The Bottom Line

In many ways, Hot Potato embraces simplicity, offering a cluster pay slot experience with a single Wild feature and a Multiplier Grid in the base game, which doesn't reset during Free Spins. However, simplicity doesn't equate to boredom, as once those cluster wins start rolling in, the excitement ramps up considerably. The gameplay remains straightforward, allowing players to aim for a satisfying maximum win of 10,000x the stake. In sum, if you're a fan of cluster pay slots, this fast food-themed game could be a delightful choice for your gaming session.