CCTV Rush Hour is a casino slot machine developed by iSoftBet, a prominent software provider in the online gaming industry. Released in 2019, this game is part of the surveillance-themed slots series, which has become increasingly popular among players.

The theme of CCTV Rush Hour revolves around security cameras that provide an inside look at the lives of various individuals on the streets during peak traffic hours (rush hour). The slot’s design incorporates vibrant colors and neon lights to create a cityscape atmosphere. In the background, you’ll see CCTV Rush Hour casino towering skyscrapers, bustling streets filled with cars, bicycles, and pedestrians.

Symbols

The paytable consists of several symbols representing different elements that can be found in an urban environment:

  • Low-paying icons include nine (9) playing card suits: Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, as well as four face cards.
  • Medium-paying icons comprise six images depicting a person on their phone, a traffic light, a pedestrian signpost, and three additional signs for "No Entry," "Parking Fee Required," and "Do Not Drive Here."
  • High-paying symbols feature five security cameras (CCTV) of varying designs.

Payouts

Payout rates are calculated based on the player’s bet amount. A minimum bet can range from 0.20 to a maximum bet cap of 100.00 credits per spin, depending on the jurisdiction. Winning combinations require at least two matching symbols, starting with the leftmost reel.

Here is an overview of winning payouts:

  • Low-paying icons (9-J)

    • Two in a row: 5x line bet
    • Three in a row: 10x line bet
    • Four or five consecutive wins: up to 25x, depending on the card’s rank
  • Medium-paying symbols (Person on Phone through Signs)

    • Three matching icons: Between 30 and 50 times the player’s line wager
    • Any combination of four or more icons in a row pays up to 2000 coins

Wilds & Scatters

In CCTV Rush Hour, both wild and scatter are present but fulfill different functions.

  • Wild: Represented by a "CCTV Camera" icon. It substitutes for all paytable symbols except the Scatter (free spins symbol) in any winning combination.
  • Scatter:
    • Free Spins Symbol (Traffic Light): Displays three free spin rounds if 2 of them appear on reels, whereas three wins 6 times as many.

Bonus Features & Free Spins

The game includes two bonus features:

  1. Bonus Wheel: A meter in the corner will fill with every winning combination.

    • Level up rewards:
      • At the initial level (500 units), you’ll receive one free spin per reel filled completely and 10 cash payouts
      • Higher levels unlock higher stakes for individual spins or double, quadruple, etc., payouts
  2. Free Spins: Awarded in conjunction with at least three traffic light scatters. Wins multiplied x7 during this feature.

RTP & Volatility

CCTV Rush Hour offers an average return-to-player rate (RTP) of 95%. Considering its medium-low volatility classification, it indicates that each spin may yield decent returns while the number of big hits will be more limited than those in highly volatile slots.