Hooligan Hustle Slot Review
NOTE: Screenshots on this page were taken whilst we played this game for real money at Casumo Casino
Game Scorecard
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7.6We recommend this site to play Hooligan Hustle
8.7
Opt-in required. 20 Bonus Spins on “Book of Dead” and 100% Deposit Bonus up to £25 on first deposit. Min deposit £10. 30x wagering requirement for Bonus Spins and 30x wagering requirement for Deposit Bonus (game weighting applies). Max £5/spin or £0.50/line or £10/round (live casino). 30 days expiry. T&C’s Apply. Please gamble responsibly • www.begambleaware.org
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Game Information
- Name: Hooligan Hustle
- Game Suppplier: Play n Go
- Release Date: December 2021
- RTP: 96.27%, 94.27%, 91.25%, 87.27%, 84.24%
- Variance: High
- Maximum Win: 10,000x
- Progressive Jackpot: No
- Minimum Stake: £0.10
- Reels: 5
- Rows: 3
- Paylines: Up to 248,832
- Features: Wilds Reels, Synchronised Reels, Multipliers, Free Spins, Rumble Row Modifiers
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7.4
Full T&Cs apply. Terms and Conditions apply. New players only. 18+. Min deposit £20. Wagering requirement apply x35. Offer valid for 24hr.
7.8
18+ new players only. Minimum deposit: £20. Maximum £100 bonus. Max bet with an active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Max redeemable from welcome bonus: £500. 100 Free Spins are given out 20 per day on Book of Dead for 5 days in a row, log in each day is required. Max Free Spins winnings: £100. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as bonus money with a wagering requirement of 45 times. Free Spins expire after 3 days. Some games may not be played with a bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Play Responsibly!
7.2
Max bet limitations per spin apply. 35x wagering requirements apply (i.e the bonus x35). Higher wagering requirements may be applied depending on the games played.
7.6
Welcome package includes 3 deposit bonuses as follows: First Deposit: 100% up to £50 + 20 Spins on Starburst *Min. Deposit £10 Second Deposit: 50% up to £75 *Min. Deposit £20 Third Deposit: 50% up to £75 *Min. Deposit £20 After first deposit made, customers will get + 20 Spin for the next 4 days: 1st day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Finn and the Swirly Spin 2nd day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Book of Dead 3rd day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of VIP Black 4th day after First Deposit: 20 Spins of Aloha! Cluster Pays Winnings won with spins that require deposit, have to be wagered 35x. Bonuses that require deposit, have to be wagered 35x.
8.2
New players only, only one offer per player, min deposit £10, max bonus £5, 1st deposit offer is 100% up to £100 + 25 bonus spins on Gonzo’s Quest and Starburst. Spins expire after 10 days, funds after 30 days. Bonus funds separate to cash, wagering requirements of 35x deposit + bonus apply.
7.5
New players only. One offer per player. Min Dep £10. Max bonus bet £5. 1st Dep offer is 100% up to £100 + 100 Bonus spins on selected slots. Spins expire after 10 days, funds after 30 days. Bonus funds separate to Cash. Wager Req of 35x Deposit + Bonus apply.
7.0
*Terms and Conditions apply. New players only.18+.Min deposit £20. 40x wagering applies to a match-up bonus. Offer valid for 1 week. 50 Spins on Starburst. 40x wagering applies to Spins. Please gamble responsibly.
7.9
18+. New players only. Min deposit £10. Bonus funds are 121% up to £100. Bonus funds are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply.
7.5
Minimum deposit £10. Qualifying customers will receive 20 free spins on Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch game. Free spins will be added to the account immediately and be available as soon as the game is launched. The maximum stake per free spin bet is 10p. Free spins must be used within 48 hours of qualifying. Any remaining spins in your account after 48 hours will be removed. Offer excludes customers based in Northern Ireland.
8.6
New players only, First 3 deposits only, min deposit £10, max total bonus £500 and 150 spins, 30x wagering (bonus + deposit), 30x on spins, 4x conversion, bonus and spins valid on selected conversion.
7.4
18+ new players only. Maximum £50 bonus. Minimum deposit: £20. Deposit Bonus wins are capped at £500. Max bet with active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match deposit bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as Real Money without wagering requirement. Some games may not be played with an active bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Deposit Bonus expires after 30 days if wagering requirement has not been met. Free Spins expire after 3 days. One bonus allowed per person, address, device, IP. www.begambleaware.org. Full bonus terms apply
7.7
Welcome bonus for new players only | Maximum bonus is 100% up to £100 | Min. deposit is £10 | No max cash out | Wagering is 40x bonus | Maximum bet with an active bonus is £5 | Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse | Skrill & Neteller deposits excluded for welcome bonus | Cashback when offered, applies to deposits where no bonus is included | Cashback is cash with no restrictions |
7.5
*18+ Applies only to new depositing players. Minimum deposit: £10. 35x Wagering requirement applies to match up bonus. Spins credited in specific games. Spins expire after 24 hours. Wagering requirement applies to spins. Terms and Conditions apply. Please play responsibly. begambleaware.org #AD
7.3
1st dep only (min £10), max bonus £500, valid 7 days, on selected slots; 40x wagering on the sum of deposit & bonus applies. Max convertible to real is 5x bonus amount received bonus & wins for selected slots only.
7.8
18+ new players only. Maximum £50 bonus. Minimum deposit: £20. Deposit Bonus wins are capped at £500. Max bet with active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match deposit bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Winnings from Free Spins are credited as Real Money without wagering requirement. Some games may not be played with an active bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Deposit Bonus expires after 30 days if wagering requirement has not been met. Free Spins expire after 3 days. One bonus allowed per person, address, device, IP.
7.0
First-time depositors only (18+ country restrictions apply). Min deposit: £10. Max offer: £20 Games Bonus & 100 Free Spins (on a game of our choice). Promo code: SPINIT. Any Games Bonus winnings, if applicable, must be wagered 60x before withdrawal. Any Free Spins winnings, if applicable, will be credited as bonus funds and capped at £10. FS are valid for 7 days and any winnings must be wagered 40x before withdrawal. Games Bonus win cap: £100 + original bonus amount. Wagering contribution varies by game. We reserve the right to deny bonuses based on abusive bonus activity across sites operated by the Company. Deposit balance is available for withdrawal at any time (UK only). General withdrawal restrictions & full T&Cs apply. Valid until 31.12.2021
9.0
18+, New players only. Min deposit £10. 20 Bonus Spins valid on Book of Dead. Bonus funds are 100% up to £100. Bonus funds + spin winnings are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply.
8.4
18+. New players only. Min deposit £10. 22 Bonus Spins valid on Starburst. Bonus funds are 100% up to £100. Bonus funds + spin winnings are separate to cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply
7.9
18+, First Deposit Only. Min. deposit: £10, max. Bonus £50. Game: Book of Dead, Spin Value: £0.10. WR of 30x Deposit + Bonus amount and 60x Free Spin winnings amount (only Slots count) within 30 days. Max bet is 10% (min £0.10) of the Free Spin winnings and bonus amount or £5 (lowest amount applies). Free Spins must be used before deposited funds. First Deposit/Welcome Bonus can only be claimed once every 72 hours across all Casinos. Bonus Policy applies.
7.5
1st dep. of £20-£300, max bonus £300 on selected slots, 50x wagering on the sum of deposit & bonus applies. Max convertible 5x bonus amount received and T&C’s Apply.
8.6
New UK Players Only. £10 Min Deposit. £5 Max Bet using Bonus. MaxBonus £100. 40x Wagering Req. Issued Bonus valid for 14 days. 50 Free Spins will be instantly credited upon qualifying deposit on pre-selected games. Credited Free Spins valid for 72 hours. Max Free Spin winnings £100. Ewallets excluded.
7.4
Offer valid upon 4 deposits. 1st deposit: 50% up to £50 + 50 extra spins in Starburst, 2nd deposit: 30 extra spins in Book of Dead. 3rd deposit: 30 extra spins in Fire Joker, 4th deposit: 50% up to £50 + 40 extra spins in Gonzo’s Quest. 35x wagering applies.
9.4
New players only,£10 min deposit, £5 max bet using bonus, 60x (40x referred player) wagering applies. Bonus valid for 14 days. 30 spins on pre-selected games will be credited instantly and then 30 per day for 9 days. Free spins are valid for 72 hours from credit. Max free spins winnings £100. eWallets excluded.
8.2
18+. New Players only. One bonus offer per player. Min deposit £10. Max bonus bet £5. Bonus funds expire within 30 days & bonus spins within 10 days. Spins valid on Starburst only. 1st dep: 100% up to £300 & 100 spins, 2nd dep: 75% up to £300 & 75 spins, 3rd dep: 50% up to £300 & 50 spins, 4th dep: 25% up to £300 & 25 spins, 5th dep: 100% up to £100. The 100 spins on 1st dep are credited at a rate of 25 spins per day over 4 days. Bonus spins winnings credited as bonus funds & capped at £50. For the 1st dep offer, this winning cap shall be applied to each set of 25 spins. Bonus funds separate to Cash funds, 35x wagering.
8.7
Opt-in required. 20 Bonus Spins on “Book of Dead” and 100% Deposit Bonus up to £25 on first deposit. Min deposit £10. 30x wagering requirement for Bonus Spins and 30x wagering requirement for Deposit Bonus (game weighting applies). Max £5/spin or £0.50/line or £10/round (live casino). 30 days expiry. T&C’s Apply. Please gamble responsibly • www.begambleaware.org
7.8
New customers only. Min deposit £20. Wagering 40x bonus. Max bet £5 with bonus funds. 100% bonus up to £100. Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse. No max cash out on deposit offers. Welcome bonus excluded for players depositing with Skrill or Neteller. Full T&Cs apply18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Click ‘Claim Bonus’ to view the full terms and conditions.
About Hooligan Hustle
Are slots now imitating real life? Following on from the hooliganism outside Wembley Stadium during last summer’s Euro 2020 final, Play n Go are bringing out a light-hearted take on the perennial story of football hooliganism, and all with a cheeky, cartoon vibe. Gangs supporting rival clubs have been at each other’s throats for decades and this sub-culture has been the subject of numerous movies, books and songs over the years. So why not now a video slot game, eh?
Looking at the theme, artwork and features it looks like Play n Go have been taking inspiration from one of their up and coming rivals, No Limit City, too. Coming across much like a Punk Rocker, or a San Quentin xWays with its lairy protagonists and splitting cell feature, Hooligan Hustle is both humorous and bolshie, managing to side-step any seriousness with its carefree, scrappy atmosphere. It also reminds us of the slots produced by NLC due to its high volatility which is up there with some of Play n Go’s most fearsome slots of recent years.
The action all takes place on a 5-reel and 3 row set-up of symbols for a traditional layout, while the paylines start out as a classic 243 but can extend up to a massive 248,832 when the Split Symbols feature is activated. More on that in a moment.
What We Liked
- Original and tongue-in-cheek theme
- Up to 248,832 ways to win
- Customisable Free Spins round
- Synchronising reels feature
- Decent top payout
What We Didn't like
- Sensitive players may dislike the theme
- Super-high variance too much for some
About The Developer
- Name: Play n Go
- Established: 1997
- UK License: Remote 021725-R-304911-020
- Total Games: 200 +
- Known For: Grid slots, high variance slots, huge range of themes, styles and maths models
- Popular Slots: Book of Dead, Reactoonz 1 and 2, Troll Hunters 2, Rise of Olympus
RTP and Variance 7/10
What is RTP?
RTP (Return to Player) refers to the amount a game will pay out in cash prizes expressed as a percentage of all the money wagered on that game. For example, a 96% RTP means a game will pay out £96 for every £100 wagered. This is an average number and will vary from one session to the next. Read more here.What is Variance?
Variance refers to how far a game will deviate from its RTP over time. High variance games deviate a lot and produce uneven win distributions and unexpected windfalls. Low variance games provide a more stable and even distribution of wins. Read more here.Let’s get into the maths then and your RTP for Hooligan Hustle is a fairly average 96.27%. No surprises there then. Meanwhile, with the volatility level so high this is a risky game to play and you can expect some strong variations in payouts that will leave you very frustrated at times. However, with a minimum bet of 10p its still approachable for those with smaller budgets to wager. Just bear in mind that you can burn through your balance in no time on Hooligan Hustle.
The maximum payout of 10,000x is based on a probability level of 1 in 12 million so the odds are of course very much against you there. However, prizes of 1,000x + may drop from time to time if you manage to get lucky with the correct mix of modifiers and splitting cells.
Paytable 8/10
The symbols in Hooligan Hustle include the 4 angry looking hooligan protagonists who can award from 1.4x to 2x stake for 5 of a kind. The other symbols include some make-shift weapons of hooliganism, such as crowbars, knuckledusters, beer glasses, bricks and terrifying spiked clubs. These lower paying symbols can award 0.3 to 0.5x stake for 5 of a kind.
The Wild symbol for the game is a traffic cone, which can substitute for all the other symbols to create more potential winning combinations. There are also Scatter symbols to trigger the Free Spins bonus feature, along with Question Marks for the Mystery Symbols Transformation feature.
Gameplay & Features 8/10
Features in Hooligan Hustle are fairly run of the mill including Wilds and Multiplier Wilds. The game offers something a bit different in the free spins round however where you can pick from 3 options with varying degrees of risk and reward.
Rumble Row Modifiers
Along the top of the reels lies the Rumble Row. This contains a series of Modifiers to boost your gameplay and potentially your payouts. On any spin, the Rumble Reel Modifiers can be activated to modify the reel directly below it. The Modifiers are as follows:
- Wild Reel – Stacked Wilds will land to cover the entire reel with Wild Symbols
- Double Trouble – 2 reels are synchronised to contain all the same symbols
- Multiplier – 2x Multipliers are applied to all payouts
Split Symbols
Symbols can randomly split during any spin. The split feature applies to all instances of the same symbol across the reels. This can work to increase the win ways up to a huge 248,832 in total.
Mystery Symbol Transformations
Question marks are the Mystery Symbols that appear on wooden crates and these can transform into the same symbol on a given spin to create more combinations across the reels.
Free Spins
Landing 3 Scatters activates the Free Spins round. When this occurs, you can pick from 3 Free Spins options, all suitably named after various types of anti-social behaviour. These Free Spins options have varying levels of risk-to-reward potential, depending on how lucky you feel:
- Lairy! – 10 Free Spins + 2 Rumble Row Modifiers
- Riot! – 5 Free Spins + 3 Rumble Row Modifiers
- Anarchy! – 1 Free Spin + 4 Rumble Row Modifiers
Our Verdict 7.6/10
Hooligan Hustle is an interesting slot that can appeal to all types of players, not only those with a fondness for rebellion and law-breaking. The cartoon graphics soften the aggressive theme and add a thick dose of humour, taking it miles away from the darkness found in No Limit City’s criminal-themed San Quentin xWays, a slot that may well have partly inspired it.
There are some basics here that you will find in thousands of other games on the market right now, but Play n Go have created an original theme to house them in and set up some interesting combinations as well as one or two quirks to the gameplay to make it Hooligan Hustle worth a spin. Firstly, boosting 243 paylines up to a massive 248,832 with the Split Symbols feature gives the player plenty to think about and some serious on-screen mayhem when a significant number of icons split on one spin. Also, the Rumble Row Modifiers have the potential to massively affect your rewards – those who love Big Time Gaming slots with locked reels will get a kick from this one too.
And finally, we particularly like the fact that you can choose your own risk level for the Free Spins round – and if you are feeing particularly lucky then the Anarchy! Free Spins can offer a satisfyingly turbulent ride.
So, if you like the idea of a cartoon street fight with high volatility, interesting features and bags of attitude, check out the action on 16th December when Play n Go release this disorderly spinner at any of the best slot sites in our list.
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