Polar Heatwave Slots
Polar Heatwave slots is a fun game, but there's also a bit of truth regarding the realities of climate change. Antarctica experienced a record-breaking heatwave early in 2022, and that's similar to what happens in this slot game. Polar bears, penguins, and other polar animals experience a heatwave that has them shedding their winter attire and soaking up the sun.
Polar Payouts and Paytable Symbols
Icy poker symbols are the lower-paying symbols in Polar Heatwave slots. You get 10, 50, or 150 coins when you have three, four, or five matching symbols on a payline. After that, the payouts are:
- Bird - 20, 100, or 300 coins
- Seals - 30, 150, or 450 coins
- Polar Bear - 150, 300, or 1,000 coins
The Penguin is wild. You'll find him on the second, third, and fourth reel in the base game. He has no value of his own, but he can help form winning combinations by replicating other symbols.
Suns Trigger the Free Spins Bonus Round
Suns are the bonus symbols. Three, four, or five of them trigger 10, 15, or 20 free spins, respectively. Those free spins have a special Thermometer bonus feature in play.
Each time the reels stop and reveal extra Sun bonus symbols during a free spin, you win extra features. On the left side of the reels is a thermometer ranging from -20C to 0C. Each time you raise that thermometer with four extra bonus symbols, a new feature is triggered. Those bonus features include:
- Sticky wild reel with one extra free spin
- 2x multiplier with one extra free spin
- A second sticky wild reel with two extra free spins
- Both ways pay feature with two extra free spins
- A third sticky wild reel with two extra free spins
If you reach the top bonus feature, you won't gain additional bonuses. It stops at that fifth prize.
There's one more thing to know about the free spins bonus round. Wild symbols only appear on the second, third, and fourth reels in the bonus round. During free spins, they can be on any reel.
To play Polar Heatwave slots, select your coin value. Betting options range from 10 cents to $100. You don't have to choose how many lines to activate. It's already set for all 10 paylines.
What Else Should You Know?
There are 10 paylines on the 5 reels in Polar Heatwave slots. This creates a game RTP of 95.5%. As you play, you'll notice that the heatwave arrives with your free spins. Keep your eye on the game design as the key symbols switch from their protective winter clothing to summer gear. If you're not paying attention, you might miss it.