Bounty 98 Hot 1 is a medium volatile wild west slot in the Hot Rise Games series, and this 3rd installment plays out on an enhanceable 5x3 grid with 243 default win ways. Collect bonus symbols to unlock and upgrade reel positions, and eventually trigger the bonus round. The upgrade cycle is completed by the final Hot 1 Free Spin, and you can win up to 3,728x your stake. The 98.02 % RTP is worth noting as well, and you can check our full review below the demo game.
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Bounty 98 Hot 1 Review
Judging from the 2 previous installments in Hot Rise Games’ Hot 1 range, the experimenting team of the budding developer hadn’t quite made up their mind where to go with this series. The second Medusa Hot 1 was very different from Legion Hot 1 after all, as it didn’t come with the reel upgrading cycles you get in the debut release.
This whole Bonus Collection Upgrade concept makes a comeback in this 3rd installment however, and the atmospheric wild west soundtrack does more to set the mood than the okay visual presentation. Bounty 98 Hot 1 is arguably the best release so far in the Hot 1 series, not least due to the strong math model upgrades. The 98.02 % RTP makes this game stick out in a very positive way, and the 3,728x potential is also a notable improvement.
Bounty 98 Hot 1 Slot - Reels ScreenBounty 98 Hot 1 Slot Features
The mid-level animal symbols pay between 1.66 and 3.33 x your stake for 5 of a kind, and the 2 top-tier gunslinger symbols pay 10 and 25 x for the same, respectively. The busty cowgirl Wild steps in for all pay symbols to help complete winning combinations, and the Wild can land on reels 2, 3 and 4 only.
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You’ll notice that the top and bottom positions on the 3 middle reels are locked as the game starts, and these positions are unlocked via the Bonus Collection system. The revolver cylinder Bonus symbols can land on the 3 middle reels only, and this upgrades the relevant reel(s) in the following order:
- The 1st bonus symbol opens up the bottom 4th reel position (you get a 5x Gunslinger bonus payout the first time you collect a bonus symbol per cycle).
- The 2nd bonus symbol opens up the top 5th reel position.
- The 3rd bonus symbol adds an x2 multiplier to the top and bottom positions. The multiplier boosts all wins these 2 positions are involved in.
- The 4th bonus symbol triggers the bonus round.
The Bonus Round triggers when a bonus symbol lands on a fully upgraded reel, and this awards 10 free spins.
The reel set improvements from the base game are carried over, and the triggering reel/reels are upgraded with extra x2 multiplier wilds added to the reel strips. In addition, bonus symbols now serve as x2 multiplier wilds, and the final free spin triggers the Hot 1 countdown.The Hot 1 feature is basically the grand finale of the bonus round (as well as the whole reel set upgrade cycle). One of the 3 middle reels is chosen randomly, and it’s then fully upgraded with the extra top and bottom x2 multiplier positions (if not already). In addition, a wild is added to the top and bottom positions, which increases your likelihood of a multiplier-boosted win.
The Bonus Round cannot be retriggered in any way, so extra spins cannot be won. If all grid positions are unlocked, the number of win ways increases to 1,125, at best, and everything resets once you return to the base game after a bonus round trigger.
Finally, non-UK players, and anyone eligible, may take advantage of the Bonus Buy option (98.1 % RTP).
This will set you back 50x your stake, and you get a triggering spin that also upgrades the reels randomly so that at least 1 reel is capable of triggering the bonus round. Pre-collected bonus symbol upgrades are restored after the purchased bonus round is finished.The 200 Spins Bounty 98 Hot 1 Slot Experience
You get a decent taste of the base game cycle, before we purchase the Bonus Round at 0:53 into the 3-minute highlights video. We got all but the top middle position opened, and you can see how our climactic Hot 1 final spin played out by hitting the play button below.
Review Summary
While Hot Rise Games did something quite different in their second Hot 1 release, Medusa Hot 1, Bounty 98 Hot 1 circles back to the Legion Hot 1 debut release. It’s far from a pure copycat job however, as it comes with a few notable improvements. The Morricone-inspired soundtrack is excellent, but we see no reason to fade it into the background for every small win. Also, the square spinning spin button might distract from the spinning action on the reels.
We kind of like the reel enhancing cycles now that we’ve gotten used to them, and everything builds up to the tense and climactic Hot 1 final free spin. It’s a massive anti-climax if nothing much comes from it though, with the countdown and all. The 98.02 % RTP is exceptionally good, but it only applies if you complete a full cycle.
The 3,728x potential has also been improved since the first game, and there might be enough here to make some mainstream waves.Pros
- Bonus Collection reel upgrade cycles
- FS w/ climactic Hot 1 final spin
- 50x Bonus Buy (not UK players)
- Win up to 3,728x your stake
- Very solid 98.02 % RTP
Cons
- RTP is lower if you don’t complete a cycle
If you appreciate Bounty 98 Hot 1 Slot you should also try:
Legion Hot 1 - is Hot Rise Games’ debut release, and you’ll collect shields to enhance the regular grid in similar steps as in the game at hand. The bonus round comes with a climatic final Hot 1 Spin, and you can win up to 2,525x your stake in this low volatility alternative that also comes with a lower RTP.
Medusa Hot 1 - is the Greek mythology second installment in the Hot 1 range, and you get a mystery respin when only 2 scatters land. The bonus round comes with sticky scatters, and these cycle through all the premium symbols. The Hot 1 final spin turns all sticky scatters wild, and the max win is a more solid 7,500x your stake.
Wild Duel - is a cartoonish Peter & Sons wild west slot, and you get to see marshals and outlaws shoot it out as dueling characters on opposite sides of the regular 5x3 grid. Duels abound in the bonus round, and up to 3 multiplier wild modifiers are unleashed when the marshals win. This can lead to payouts up to 10,000x your stake.
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Slot Name: | Bounty 98 Hot 1 |
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Game Studio: | Hot Rise Games |
RTP: | 98.02% |
Features: | Buy Feature, FreeSpins, FreeSpins Multiplier, Guaranteed Wild in Free Spins, Multiplier, Random multiplier, Reelset Changing, Scatter symbols, Symbols collection (Energy), Wilds with multipliers |
Paylines: | 243 |
Volatility: | Medium |
Min Bet: | 0.3 |
Max Bet: | 60 |
Top Win: | x3728.00 |
Rating: | 7.0/10 |
Similar slots: | 4 Spin, Big Bad Wolf Megaways, Carnival of Calacas, Lock and Key |
Slot category: | Ocean Treasures |
Available in Australia? | Bounty 98 Hot 1 is licensed by Curacao and can offer its games in licensed casinos in Australia. |
Bounty 98 Hot 1 Slot FAQs
What is the RTP of Bounty 98 Hot 1?
The Bounty 98 Hot 1 RTP is 98.02 %, which is well above the industry standard. The RTP increases to 98.1 % if you purchase the bonus round (not applicable for UK players).
How volatile is Bounty 98 Hot 1?
This is a medium volatile installment in Hot Rise Games’ Hot 1 series, which makes it suitable for most player types.
What is the biggest win possible?
You can win up to 3,728x your stake in Bounty 98 Hot 1, which is a decent potential for this kind of volatility.
How does the Bonus Collection cycles work?
Bonus symbols are collected to upgrade the 3 middle reels in 3 steps, and this opens up bottom and top positions, as well as adding an x2 multiplier to these positions. Everything resets after a bonus round has played out.
Is there a free spins mode in Bounty 98 Hot 1?
A level 3 upgraded middle reel triggers the bonus round when another bonus symbol lands, and the triggering reel/reels get extra x2 multiplier wilds. Bonus symbols are now x2 multiplier wilds instead, and the final Hot 1 spin upgrades a random middle reel with wilds in the top/bottom multiplier positions.
How many winning ways are available?
You start with 243 win ways, and if you manage to unlock all 6 reel positions you’ll play with 1,125 win ways for the rest of the cycle.
Can I play Bounty 98 Hot 1 Slot for free?
Yes, you can try the free Bounty 98 Hot 1 demo game at the very top of this page (UK players must verify age first).
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Slot Name: | Bounty 98 Hot 1 |
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Game Studio: | Hot Rise Games |
RTP: | 98.02% |
Features: | Buy Feature, FreeSpins, FreeSpins Multiplier, Guaranteed Wild in Free Spins, Multiplier, Random multiplier, Reelset Changing, Scatter symbols, Symbols collection (Energy), Wilds with multipliers |
Paylines: | 243 |
Volatility: | Low |
Min Bet: | 0.3 |
Max Bet: | 60 |
Top Win: | x3728.00 |
Rating: | 8.6/10 |
Similar slots: | Follow The Honey, Fruity Coin, The Emirate II, Fortune Tree Jili Games, Crystal Vault |
Slot category: | Ocean Treasures |
Available in Australia? | Bounty 98 Hot 1 is licensed by Curacao and can offer its games in licensed casinos in Australia. |