The CCTV Rush Hour is a five-reel video slot machine created by software providers Gamesys, designed for online casinos. The game theme revolves around high-tech surveillance and crime-fighting in a modern metropolitan setting.
Theme and Design The game’s design features sleek lines, neon lights, and Rush Hour CCTV futuristic elements typical of modern cities. Players are transported to a busy metropolis where law enforcement agencies have deployed advanced surveillance systems to monitor every move of the population. The five reels are framed by metal panels with embedded screens displaying video feeds from various angles. Symbols are cleverly designed to reflect real-world police tools, security equipment, and traffic monitoring gear.
Symbols The symbols on the reels include:
- Low-value icons : Spades (A), Hearts (K), Diamonds (Q), Clubs (J) represented by standard playing cards
- Mid-value icons : Surveillance Camera (10), Traffic Light (9), Police Radio (8)
- High-value icons : Security Monitor (7), Helicopter Searchlight (6), High-Tech Scanner (5)
- Wilds and Scatter symbols : A ‘Wanted’ poster with a Wild symbol appears in place of the ‘X’ icon on high-paying combinations; The CCTV Camera serves as both Wild and Scatter
Payouts Winning combinations pay from left to right, starting from reel 1. Paytable values vary depending on symbol placement:
- Low-value card suits: 5-20 coins per winning combination
- Traffic Light (9): 40-120 coins
- Police Radio (8): 80-160 coins
- Surveillance Camera (10), High-Tech Scanner (5), Security Monitor (7), and Helicopter Searchlight (6) pay out between 200 to 800 coins
Wilds The ‘Wanted’ poster serves as a Wild, substituting for standard symbols in winning combinations except Scatter. It appears on reels 1-4 only.
Scatters Two or more scattered CCTV Cameras activate the Surveillance System Bonus , awarding players Free Spins and extra credits depending on the number of Scatters landed (more below).
Bonus Features
- The Surveillance System Bonus is triggered when at least two Scattered CCTV Cameras appear anywhere in view. This feature offers 15, 20, or 25 free spins based on how many Scatters are hit:
- 2-3 Scatters award 15 Free Spins with x1 multiplier
- 4-5 Scatters grant either 20 (x2) or 25 (x3) Free Spins; the number of Free Spins is randomly chosen by the game.
- During the bonus feature, players receive one additional free spin every time a Wild symbol lands on reel 1.
Free Spins When the Surveillance System Bonus kicks off, reels are respun to give more chances for winning. Multipliers increase up to x5 if three scatters are hit.
RTP and Volatility The return-to-player (RTP) rate is set at a relatively modest 95% as stated on various game websites. This means that over time, you should recoup approximately £95 of your money for each £100 wagered on the machine, if everyone else playing also gets back £95.
Betting Range CCTV Rush Hour can be played from just two credit bets up to 200 credits in a spin using variable options; therefore there are many betting ranges available – you’re not tied into any one particular amount of money to bet. The highest fixed stake per round is 100 units on the "bet" control which allows players who want more action or higher winning potential.
Max Win The maximum payout from a single spin occurs when six high-value icons appear on adjacent reels, giving 1200 times their individual value (up-to £15000).