40 Burning Hot Slots

Ask any fan of casino slot machines which they’d prefer, and every single one would rather see their luck running hot rather than cold. Maybe that’s why so many games at online casinos use fire as either a primary or secondary theme: we all know how great it is to feel like you’re on fire and simply can’t lose. Once a winning streak begins, it can feel like it will never end…until it inevitably does, of course. But hey: we can still dream.

The fires are hotter than ever in 40 Burning Hot by EGT Interactive, the latest version of a series that keeps increasing the action. You might be familiar with the original Burning Hot machine, and this new edition – scheduled for release in the near future – looks like it will keep the same classic action as the game that started this franchise. But there’s more of that action than ever: as the name suggests, you’ll be playing on more paylines this time, increasing the excitement every time you spin the reels.

A Classic Design

The 40 Burning Hot video slot is expected to be released sometime in late 2017, hitting sites that utilize software by EGT Interactive. While we haven’t seen a final version, all indications are that the game will use the same basic look and format as the original Burning Hot machine. That means we expect to see a green color scheme with dark reels and simple but well-designed symbols. The layout is traditionally quite logical and clean: while these graphics aren’t going to blow anyone away, they’re very functional and certainly attractive enough to feel professional.

While we can’t be sure exactly what denominations of coins will be available when this title is launched, we know that EGT tends to be pretty good about ensuring that both high rollers and low limit gamblers have a chance to play most of their machines. They also provide free slots versions of all their games, so you’ll be able to test this one out before you risk any real cash. In addition, their software is offered in a browser-based, no download needed format, ensuring compatibility with as many desktop operating systems and mobile devices as possible.

Cherries, Bells, and Sevens

The 40 Burning Hot video slot is a five-reel game that uses an extended 4×5 layout, making this a slightly bigger play area than previous entries in this series. The reasoning for that is easy to figure out from the game’s name: this machine will have 40 paylines for players to win on, way up from the five in the original (and double the 20 in the other new edition that the company is also working on). The object of the game remains simple, though: just match identical symbols from left to right across the paylines in order to earn prizes.

These icons are some of the most traditional ones in gaming history, with fruits like oranges, lemons, and cherries making up the low-value symbols. For larger payouts, you might want to match three or more bells, watermelons, or grapes. The high-paying symbol is the seven, which can even earn you a little bit of cash if you hit just two of them in a row on the same line.

Field of Fire

So where does this machine get its fiery name from? The secret is in the wild symbols, which are four leaf clovers. These traditional lucky charms will appear on the three central reels, and can substitute for any symbol to complete winning icons. But they’re even better than you think: anytime they appear and can help make a win, they’ll cover the entire reel, helping out on every single possible payline.

There are also two scatters at play here, though unlike in many games, you won’t trigger any special features through them. Instead, these two icons deliver prizes no matter where they appear on the reels. Dollar signs can show up anywhere on screen, and you’ll earn prizes if you hit three or more. On the other hand, stars only appear on the first, third, and fifth reels; hit all three, and you’ll get a pretty sizable instant prize.

The biggest payouts come from this machine’s only bonus feature: the jackpot cards game, which can be triggered at random on any spin. This four level progressive will see you uncover cards until you match three of the same suit, at which point you’ll be awarded the corresponding prize (clubs being the smallest, with spades being the top jackpot). We should also note the fact that there is a gamble feature that allows players to risk their earnings in an attempt to double their money at the end of any winning spin by guessing the color of a randomly drawn card.

More Action, More Fun

If you’ve played the first game in this series but always wanted more action, or you just like classic slots that still manage to deliver plenty of paylines to play on, then you might want to play 40 Burning Hot. This game is a bit different than others in the series in that the volatility is a little harder (not easy to avoid, given the increased number of lines), but that actually may make it even more attractive to some gamblers who enjoy the exciting highs and lows of a session. If you’re uncertain about whether this game is right for you, you can wait for our full review when the machine is released, or you can try out the original by playing a free Burning Hot slot to get an idea of what this series is all about.