Hold4Timer

Hold4Timer Overview

Stakelogic is one of the studios that doesn't specialise too much on a particular kind of slot, preferring to create a range of products that will entice different players. Hold4Timer has been developed with the lover of the classic genre in mind. From the moment you open the game, you are transported to a smoky pub that smells of ale and pork scratchings - so strong is the association with the graphics and icons used in the game. If you like your games with a retro style and a simple fruity logic to them, you'll probably really enjoy this game. On the other hand, if you are looking for something a little more modern and novel, you might want to skip this one.

The features of this game are quite straightforward. However, the reel set is a little different as it is split into four sets rather than one reel on its own. Once you get your head around how this operates, things are plain sailing. The first feature is a super stake option which opens all four sets of reels for an extra bet. There is also a wild bonus involved here, but it only comes into play once all reels are open. The wild substitutes for other symbols to help score more wins. It can also come in a stacked formation. Finally, there are also double symbols which give you special prizes. All features will be explained in greater detail later in the review.

Theme and Symbols

Hold4 Timer has been created to faithfully replicate the land-based fruity games that exist in pubs and casinos all over the world. Some players really enjoy this aesthetic as it gives them the feeling of being in a familiar environment that they associate with a nice afternoon's gambling. This aesthetic was especially popular at the height of the pandemic, as players couldn't actually reach real slot machines, so they would try and find the closest thing online. The look comprises a classic board with familiar fruity symbols.

The background for this slot has been put together to give the impression that players are in an actual casino. They have accomplished this effect by creating a room full of other casino machines that are blurred. The scattering of screens and colours gives this background an interesting depth that isn't featured in other classic games. Usually, these game types put up a primary-coloured pattern background that looks pretty rubbish. So, in this regard, Stakelogic should be commended for their extra effort.
This game's playing board is a classic pub game machine with a blue metal casing and your win displayed on a digital screen at the top of the board.

The symbols for this game are split into low-paying, high-paying and special symbols. The low-paying symbols are the orange, the plum, the pear, and the lemon—these all payout at 8x the stake for the top combination. On the other hand, the more valuable symbols are the raspberry, the lucky red 7, the watermelon, the crown, and finally, the money bag. The money bag is the most valuable, worth 40x the stake for the top combination. The specials symbols in this game comprise just the wild.

Game Play

Hold4Timer is played on a 3-6 reel, 3-row machine with between 5 and 20 pay lines. To win combinations, players must land three or more matching symbols on pay lines moving from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel.
The betting range for Hold4Timer is 20p to £400 per spin. To adjust their bet levels, players can toggle their stake up and down using the tool located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen.

Further information, including a short tutorial and a display of the paytable, can be found via the menu button in the right-hand corner of the screen. The spin and auto spin buttons are located in the centre of the screen.
Volatility for this slot is rated in the low range. The return to player percentage for Hold4Timer is 95.01%, which is below average. The biggest payout that players can win on one spin is 200x your stake.

Features

The first feature and one that we would recommend enabling as soon as you start the game is the Super Stake feature which activates all four reels on the board for double the amount you spend in that round.

We recommend activating this option because it opens up many more pay lines and brings wilds into the game. Wild icons are very useful as they replace all regular symbols to help form more wins. Wilds in this game can also come in stacked formations. If you land one of these special wilds, it will become sticky for the next spin to help score more wins.

Finally, there is the double symbols bonus. These are symbols that fall with a money bag attached to them. You can claim a special prize if you manage to get three of these double symbols to appear on the same line in a combination.

Conclusion

Classic gaming meets the digital world in this interesting yet dated slot. Sadly, whatever you think of this game's aesthetic, the winning potential is poor. This is chiefly down to the very low RTP but also the top payout, which at 200x the stake is barely worth staking any money for. This may be a great game for an injection of nostalgia and a fun afternoon spinning the reels. However, if you are looking for something that will pay out some decent prizes, you may be better served elsewhere.