Hot Blizzard by Tomhorn
How to Play Hot Blizzard by Tom Horn Gaming
Hot Blizzard is a classic 5-reel, 3-row video slot developed by Tom Horn Gaming, released in 2017. Tom Horn Gaming holds licences from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The game is a deliberate tribute to retro Las Vegas fruit machine cabinets — combining a flaming Seven theme with an icy Wild mechanic that gives the slot its contradictory name. The layout uses 5 fixed paylines that cannot be adjusted, and wins pay left to right from the leftmost reel. The RTP is 95.80% and volatility is medium, delivering wins at moderate frequency with moderate prize sizes. Minimum bet is R0.10 per spin, maximum R100. A win requires 3 or more matching symbols on a payline, with the exception of Cherries which pay from 2 of a kind, and the Scatter which pays regardless of payline position.
The Icy 7 (Joker) is the Wild — it substitutes for all symbols except the Lucky Star Scatter, completing combinations across the 5 paylines. Unlike the Joker in Triple Joker, the Icy 7 Wild in Hot Blizzard carries no standalone payout — it functions purely as a substitute. The Lucky Star is the Scatter: landing 3, 4 or 5 Stars anywhere on the reels triggers the Free Spins feature, awarding 10, 20 or 30 free games respectively. The key mechanic of the bonus is a flat x3 multiplier applied to every win during the entire Free Spins round — all payline wins are automatically tripled, making even mid-paytable combinations significantly more valuable. Free Spins retrigger if 3 or more Stars land again during the bonus. After any winning spin in the base game, an optional Gamble feature activates — guess the colour of a face-down card (red or black) to double your win. A wrong guess voids the entire winning amount. Players get up to 5 consecutive Gamble attempts per winning spin.
Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
Developer | Tom Horn Gaming (UKGC + MGA licensed) |
RTP | 95.80% |
Volatility | Medium |
Reels / Rows / Paylines | 5 × 3 / 5 fixed |
Minimum bet | R0.10 per spin |
Maximum bet | R100 per spin |
Wild symbol | Icy 7 / Joker (substitutes all except Scatter) |
Wild standalone payout | None |
Scatter symbol | Lucky Star (any position) |
Free Spins trigger | 3 / 4 / 5 Stars = 10 / 20 / 30 Free Spins |
Free Spins multiplier | x3 on all wins during bonus |
Free Spins retrigger | Yes — 3+ Stars during bonus |
Gamble feature | Guess card colour — correct = x2 win / up to 5 attempts |
Maximum win | x1,015 per spin (5 × Flaming 7) |
Progressive jackpot | No |
Symbol paytable — payouts per line bet (5 / 4 / 3 of a kind):
Symbol | Type | 5 of a kind | 4 of a kind | 3 of a kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Flaming 7 | High | x1,000 | x200 | x20 |
Watermelon | High | x100 | x20 | x10 |
Grapes | Medium | x50 | x10 | x5 |
Plum | Medium | x50 | x10 | x5 |
Orange | Low | x20 | x5 | x2 |
Lemon | Low | x20 | x5 | x2 |
Cherry | Low | x20 | x5 | x2 (also pays 2 of a kind) |
Lucky Star | Scatter | Triggers Free Spins | — | — |
Icy 7 (Wild) | Wild | No standalone payout | — | — |
Responsible gambling notice: Hot Blizzard is a game of chance. All outcomes are produced by a certified Random Number Generator and cannot be predicted or influenced. Set a budget before every session and use deposit limits, time limits and self-exclusion tools available on all regulated platforms.
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FAQ
Why does the Icy 7 Wild not pay on its own?
The Icy 7 Wild in Hot Blizzard is a pure substitute symbol — its only function is to fill in for missing symbols to complete winning combinations across the 5 paylines. Unlike the Joker in Triple Joker which pays x100 for 5 of a kind, the Icy 7 carries no standalone value. This is a deliberate design choice keeping the base game lean and straightforward — the Wild's value comes entirely from the combinations it enables, particularly with the high-paying Flaming 7.
How does the x3 multiplier work during Free Spins?
The x3 multiplier is a flat global multiplier applied to every single win that occurs during the Free Spins round — it is not selective. If a spin during the bonus pays x50 for 5 Watermelons on a payline, the actual payout received is x150. This applies equally to all payline wins including those completed with Wild substitutions. The multiplier does not compound with itself between spins — each spin's win is independently tripled. During retriggered spins the x3 multiplier continues to apply.
Can Free Spins retrigger multiple times?
Yes. If 3 or more Lucky Star Scatters land anywhere on the reels during the Free Spins bonus, the feature retriggers and additional spins are added — 3 Stars adds 10 spins, 4 Stars adds 20, 5 Stars adds 30. There is no stated cap on how many times retriggering can occur. All retriggered spins continue under the x3 multiplier, which is where the game's highest win potential is concentrated.
How does the Gamble feature work and is there a limit on attempts?
After any winning base-game spin, the Gamble button appears optionally at the bottom of the screen. If activated, you choose red or black — a face-down card is revealed and if your colour matches, your win is doubled. A wrong guess voids the entire winning amount from that spin. You may attempt the Gamble up to 5 consecutive times on a single winning spin, doubling each time on a correct guess. The maximum theoretical outcome is your original win × 2 raised to the power of 5 (×32), though a wrong guess at any stage ends the sequence with total loss of accumulated winnings.
Is Hot Blizzard available in demo mode?
Yes. Most licensed South African platforms and international casino sites hosting Tom Horn Gaming content offer a free demo version of Hot Blizzard, accessible without registration or deposit. Demo mode uses virtual credits only — no real winnings are generated or withdrawable. All mechanics including Free Spins with the x3 multiplier, the Gamble feature and Autoplay function identically to the real-money version. Always verify that your chosen casino holds a valid licence recognised in South Africa before depositing real funds.
