What A Hoot

What A Hoot is an entry-level next-generation slot machine brought to you by those wizards at Microgaming. It gives you a great sense of what next-generation can be without clogging it up with mini games and other features. Instead, it eases you in with wild cards and scatters.

It's the perfect game for people who want to try out next-gen slots and want to practice before hitting the more complicated versions.

What A Hoot features five reels and nine pay lines. Bets range from .25 credits to 5 credits per pay line. This means 45 credits per spin is the maximum bet. But you can bet all nine pay lines for as little as 2.25 credits. That's a decent range, and will offer something comforting for everyone.

The symbols include a white owl with a red party hat, a blue owl blowing a party horn, a brown owl sipping on a drink, a yellow owl reading a book, sunflower seeds, a crab apple, a chestnut, and an assortment of berries. There is also the “What A Hoot” symbol that pays out 5,000 credits if you land five of them on a pay line.

You'll also have a jar of fireflies that acts as a scatter. If there are three or more of these symbols, it will multiply your win. There is also a wild card that can substitute for any symbol on the game board.

That's the gist of the game. Nice and simple, with just a little extra that separates it from a retro game. The owls themselves are pretty, and the entire game is presented as wholesome fun.

So if you've ever thought of playing next generation slots but been worried they would be too complicated give What A Hoot a shot. You may become a winner.