Horror Hotel Slot Review

Horror Hotel is a slot game developed by Relax Gaming that explores the horror theme. However, it should be noted that the game is not particularly scary and is more similar in tone to the “Hotel Transylvania” film franchise. If you enjoy horror themes and want a light-hearted, fun gaming experience, “Horror Hotel” may be worth checking out. Make sure you are comfortable and have all the lights on if that makes you feel more at ease.

The game takes inspiration from their earlier release, “Santa’s Stack.” While “Santa’s Stack” has a charming wintery Christmas theme, “Horror Hotel” is set in a creepy graveyard at night, with a castle/hotel on a hill in the background. The game features a spooky soundtrack and visuals with skulls and gnarly trees, but the overall tone is more light-hearted and fun than scary. During the free spins feature, play moves to the hotel lobby, where players can find a room for the night. “Horror Hotel” has a similar aesthetic to “Fat Drac” and is meant to be enjoyable rather than terrifying.

Horror Hotel is a highly volatile slot game with a return to player value of 96.17% or 96.5% when the bonus round is purchased. Players can bet between 10 p/c and £/€50 per spin and play the game on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. The game has a 6×6 grid with symbols that need to be matched horizontally or vertically to create a win. The game can be played on various devices and allows players to choose their betting amount.

The pay symbols have varying values, with the three lowest paying symbols being potion bottles and the four highest paying symbols being a mummy, a werewolf, Frankenstein’s monster, and a vampire. Landing a 5-symbol winning cluster will earn players 0.1 to 1 times the stake, while a winning group of 35 or more symbols will pay out 500 to 5,000x the bet. Wild symbols can also appear anywhere on the reels and could substitute for all symbols except the scatter symbol when wins are evaluated.

Quick Info

Title: Horror Hotel

Developer: Relax Gaming

Reels: 6

Rows: 6

Paylines: Cluster pays

RTP: 96.17%

Max Win: 20,000x

Volatility: High (5/5)

Min/Max Bet: 0.10/50

Release Date: January 25, 2023

Features

The “Mystery Symbol” feature is available during all phases of play in the Horror Hotel. When a winning cluster is formed, all of the symbols involved, including wilds, are converted to mystery symbols, and a respin is awarded. Before the respin, all non-winning symbols are removed from the grid, and the mystery symbols fall to the lowest possible positions. The mystery symbols then all convert into the same pay symbol type. The feature will repeat if the win is improved or a new cluster win is formed.

Free Spins

Free spins in Horror Hotel are triggered by collecting at least three scatter symbols on a single spin. Three scatter symbols award five free spins, with an additional free spin being awarded for each additional triggering scatter symbol. While the free rotations round is active, landing a scatter symbol will award an extra free spin. During this round, more wild symbols will also appear on the reels, with one wild symbol added for the first spin and another for each subsequent free spin. A win multiplier is also added to the bonus round, which increases by +1 following each cluster win and only resets when the round ends.

Players can purchase free spins by clicking the Buy button and paying 100 times their bet to guarantee at least three trigger scatter symbols. This is only available if it is possible.

Verdict

It is uncommon to see a transition from a festive to a horror theme, but Horror Hotel manages to do this seamlessly. The previous slot game, Santa’s Stack, had a playful retro design, and although it may not have had many features, it could effectively utilize them. Similarly, Horror Hotel successfully combines its features into an enjoyable overall experience.

In Horror Hotel, every winning cluster activates the mystery symbol feature, which was not the case in the previous game. This mechanic is similar to the mystery symbols bonus round in Beast Mode and increases the game’s pace, potentially allowing every win to become something more special through a respin. While not every success will result in a respin, the possibility of it happening increases replayability. This feature also reminds players of Relax Gaming’s slot game Plunderland, where players can see the potential for big wins if the correct symbols land in the right places. While the value of the top cluster wins may be lower compared to Santa’s Stack, they are still worth striving for, with a maximum win of 20,000 times the bet, the same as Santa’s Stack.

Horror Hotel combines various elements from previous Relax Gaming games with new ideas to create a one-of-a-kind experience. If you are a fan of Relax Gaming’s previous work, you will likely find this game enjoyable and worth your time. It is another high-quality slot from Relax Gaming with everything you need for an entertaining and spooky gaming session.