About Hotline 2
Released on August 24, 2020, Hotline 2 is the direct sequel to the original NetEnt Hotline (2018), featuring an enhanced Hotline System mechanic and expanding reels during Free Spins. Format 5x3 base that expands to 3x6x6x6x3 in Free Spins, 243 paylines (up to 1,944 expanded), RTP 96.05% (degraded versions 94.51% / 95.35%), max 5,184x (roughly 777,600 on max stake), medium volatility. The math model favours strategic sessions where the choice to activate 1, 2 or 3 hotlines changes the risk/reward profile.
Visual universe of neon retro 80s / Miami Vice style with luxury convertible cars, stylised palm trees, golden coastal sunset, palette of electric neon pink-cyan-violet, UV gold, sunset. Cinematic synthwave animations with flashing headlights, a scrolling road and neon bursts on wins. Sound design of 80s synthwave + saxophone + deep bass + signature hotline zings from the NetEnt studio.
Signature mechanic: the Hotline System — players can activate 1, 2 or 3 extra hotlines (middle reels) before each spin via an additional bet (single, double, or triple). These hotlines trigger Expanding Wilds that cover the active reels. The more hotlines activated, the higher the cost, but the greater the chance of Expanding Wilds and the higher the RTP (96.05% with 3 hotlines).
Bonus rounds: Free Spins triggered by 3 scatters anywhere, awarding 7 initial free spins. During FS, the grid expands from 5x3 to 3x6x6x6x3 with 6 rows on the middle reels, creating up to 1,944 paylines. The reels grow in height with each retrigger (3 scatters in-bonus = +3 free spins AND further expansion). Feature Buy 20x to 60x stake for direct access to FS.
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